Chitkara University’s highly ranked Hospitality and Culinary programs are designed to help you build a career that will take you places in the ever‑evolving hospitality industry. Hospitality and Tourism are two of the world’s largest and most diverse industries and offer a wide variety of jobs across the globe. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, hospitality and tourism employ more than 250 million people worldwide. Career prospects in the industry remain strong. Year after year, hospitality and tourism are among the fastest-growing industries in the world. Our immersive, hands-on hospitality programs will transform you, inspire you and prepare you to lead. The rigorous Bachelor’s program is the perfect preparation for a high-level career in the global hospitality industry. Not only will you work closely with your peers and professors who are industry professionals, but you will learn and practice through paid work experience the skills that employers are seeking, including exceptional guest service, industry-standard software applications, cultural diversity and management skills.
Shaping the future of hospitality by equipping professionals with industry expertise, experiential learning, and global insights to excel in culinary arts, hotel management, and service excellence.
Our highly qualified professors with industry experience, along with visiting industry professionals, bring global managerial and technical expertise across hospitality, food service, culinary arts, and management, ensuring strong practical learning. This industry-integrated approach equips students with the skills, adaptability, and professional readiness required to excel in dynamic service environments. It also ensures graduates are prepared to meet employer expectations from day one, contributing effectively across diverse roles in the hospitality sector.
Tailored specially for aspiring hospitality professionals, this industry-led program provides top skills, industry exposure, and practical experience with leading hotel brands like Marriott, Oberoi, Accor, IHG, and Radisson, equipping you with essential management.
Our highly qualified and multi-disciplinary professionals and professors pass on to our students their international managerial and technical experience across the full range of activities in the hospitality, food service, and culinary arts sectors. Students gain exposure to real-world scenarios through internships, live projects, and collaborations with leading hospitality brands. This hands-on experience enhances their skills in guest services, event management, and operations, preparing them to excel in diverse roles.
A large number of students travel overseas each year for internships in the best hotel brands across countries such as Dubai, Oman, Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius, Thailand, and USA. Our students also have the special privilege of participating in the coveted Walt Disney Cultural Exchange Program. These international internships provide exposure to global hospitality practices, offering students the opportunity to work in diverse cultural settings, refine their skills, and build a strong professional network.
Students undergo two internships with top hotel chains in India or abroad. Specialisation modules are conducted to enhance the communication, grooming and life skills of students to ensure they are well-rounded and industry-ready. Students are equipped with the latest industry insights and hands‑on experience through real-time projects, helping them develop key problem‑solving, leadership, and analytical skills that are essential for success in a dynamic and competitive global hospitality landscape.
Our training kitchens, mock hotel rooms, and service labs are where students learn by doing, presenting, and managing scenarios. Hands-on practice helps understand operations, service standards, and guest experience.
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Led by distinguished academicians Chancellor Dr. Ashok K Chitkara and President & Co Founder Dr. Madhu Chitkara, our institution reflects four decades of educational excellence. These passionate educators maintain hands-on involvement in campus life, actively engaging with academic communities while building strategic partnerships.
Our Leadership
Hear from our graduates who are building successful careers across leading hotels, global hospitality brands, and culinary ventures. Their journeys reflect the hands-on learning, industry exposure, and professional confidence developed during their time at Chitkara University.
“I feel fortunate to have been part of this professional institute, which gave me a strong start in my chosen career. The supportive faculty made learning enjoyable, and the exposure I received helped improve my overall personality. I am truly grateful to my teachers for their constant guidance.”
Le Garden Hotel
“Sawadika Chitkara! I was the first ever student joining from Thailand in Chitkara School of Hospitality, Chitkara University. I stayed in the beautiful Campus, home away from home that gave me enough opportunities to prepare for the Hospitality World. I am working with Marriott Marquis”
Marriott Marquis Bangkok Queen’s Park in Bangkok
“I would like to thank everyone at Chitkara University for helping me achieve my goal. The forte of its faculty: competent teachers who use innovative techniques for teaching. It offers its students excellent academic and extra-academic facilities for their all-round development.”
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Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, Punjab 140 401
Unit No. A 201-202, Elante Mall Office Complex
Industrial Area Phase 1, Chandigarh 160 002
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Unit No. A 201-202
Elante Mall Office Complex
Industrial Area Phase 1
Chandigarh 160 002
Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway
Punjab 140 401
