WHERE OUR GRADUATES WORK

01 — BY THE NUMBERS

The birthplace of
tourism education
in Greece.

The first university postgraduate program of its kind in Greece, running since 1998. Behind those 28 years stand 550 successful careers built in leading Greek and international tourism businesses.

28
Years of Excellence
Consistently at the forefront of tourism education and research.
550+
Successful graduates
are building the careers they wanted at established tourism companies (Marriott, Booking and others) and organisations (GNTO, Ministry of Tourism).
20
Distinguished faculty
with internationally recognised teaching and research work in tourism
3
Semesters
of flexible distance learning with afternoon classes
02 — WHO IT IS FOR

If you are looking for…

01
A leading career and professional growth in tourism

Whether you are just starting out or already an experienced professional in tourism, here you gain the knowledge and skills your next step requires.

02
A respected and recognised postgraduate degree

A complete ecosystem of tourism education and research awaits you at the University of the Aegean.

03
Flexibility in how you study

Teaching is delivered 100% remotely with no mandatory attendance on campus, so your studies fit alongside everything else in your life.

03 — PROGRAM

Two specializations.
One choice that changes careers.

Designed to meet the challenges ahead, with knowledge and skills spanning digital technologies, sustainable tourism development, management strategy and more.
3 Semesters
100% Distance Learning
November 2026
⭐ MOST POPULAR · 62% OF STUDENTS

Strategic Development of Tourism Destinations

For those who want to plan, manage or advise destinations — from municipalities to state agencies and consultancies.

SPECIALIZATION COURSES
38% OF STUDENTS

Hospitality Business Management

For hotel, resort and tourism business professionals aiming for C-suite or General Manager positions.

SPECIALIZATION COURSES
COMMON COURSES · IN BOTH SPECIALIZATIONS
Destination & Hospitality Marketing
Special & Alternative Forms of Tourism
Tourism Economics & Revenue Management
E-Business & Innovation
• AI & Digital Transformation in Tourism
New
04 — OUR FACULTY

Learn from
the best.

20 specialist, experienced faculty members with deep knowledge of tourism and hospitality, connecting theory directly to practice and to the global tourism market.

Christina Bonarou
PhD
Dimitrios Lagos
Emeritus Professor
Dr Alexios-Patapios Kontis
Associate Professor
Dr Andreas Papatheodorou
Professor
Dr Anna Kyriakaki
Associate Professor
Dr Christos Kakarougkas
Assistant Professor
05 — GRADUATES

550 different stories
Each one a success of its own

These are not reviews. They are careers that changed course — at the best-known tourism businesses in Greece and abroad.

KP
Konstantinos Papadopoulos
F&B Manager · Costa Navarino · '23
"From Sous Chef to F&B Manager in 18 months. The Revenue Management course with Dr Papatheodorou was the game-changer."
ML
Maria Leontiou
F&B Manager · Costa Navarino · '23
"From Sous Chef to F&B Manager in 18 months. The Revenue Management course with Dr Papatheodorou was the game-changer."
EK
Eleni Karagianni
F&B Manager · Costa Navarino · '23
"From Sous Chef to F&B Manager in 18 months. The Revenue Management course with Dr Papatheodorou was the game-changer."
06 — RESEARCH

Research that changes tourism.

3 research laboratories · 15 active projects · a direct link to the market.

LAB 01
iTED Lab

Innovation, new business models and human resource development in tourism.

5 active projects
LAB 02
SuRe Lab

Sustainability, climate change and the resilience of tourism destinations. Horizon Europe-funded.

6 active projects
LAB 03
Tourism Transport Lab

Air transport, cruise and destination infrastructure. In partnership with Fraport & AIA.

4 active projects
07 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Degree grade (30%), interview (30%), English at B2 level (10%), research or professional experience (10%), letters of recommendation (5%), undergraduate thesis (5%), publications (5%), relevant coursework (5%).

€3,500 in total, payable in instalments. Tuition waivers are available on income criteria, for up to 30% of students.

Yes. Teaching is 100% remote, with no mandatory attendance on campus. Live lectures take place in the afternoon and recorded material is available 24/7.

3 semesters. It begins in November 2026 and finishes in September 2027.

Live classes via Zoom (10 three-hour lectures per course) plus recorded material via Moodle. Fully GDPR compliant.

APPLICATIONS 2026 - 2027 • OPEN

The next move in your career starts now.

Places are limited. Do not leave for tomorrow what could change your life today.

Application deadline:
TO BE ANNOUNCED