College of Tourism and Hotel Management

The College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) is a private higher education institution located in Nicosia, Cyprus, founded in 1987. Situated at 29 Onasagorou Street in central Nicosia, COTHM offers career-oriented programs specifically designed to prepare students for successful careers in tourism, hospitality, and the service industries. The college follows the American system of higher education with a two-semester academic year (Fall and Spring), plus an intensive summer session. Programs offered include: Diploma in Travel and Tourism Administration (2 years), Diploma in Hotel Administration (2 years), Higher Diploma in Hotel Administration (3 years), BA in Hospitality Management (4 years), MBA in Business Administration (18 months), and MA in Mediterranean Diet, Nutrition and Tourism (18 months). All programs are registered with the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth and accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). The college holds an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) and participates in the Erasmus+ programme. Financial aid options include full and partial scholarships, merit-based ACE scholarships, and easy payment plans for both local and international students. English is the primary language of instruction; the Mediterranean Diet MA is also offered in Greek.