The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is a leading center for higher education in the American West. It operates an especially strong hospitality and tourism program, fueled by the international holiday scene in Las Vegas.

In 2006, the university launched its first international campus. Housed in the National Library of Singapore, UNLV Singapore offers advanced coursework in hospitality management and hotel administration. Singapore is well-known as a training ground for leaders in the hospitality market, and UNLV is adding a new layer of diversity to the city’s offerings.

Academics
On the UNLV side, degrees are issued through the university’s William Harrah College of Hotel Administration. In Singapore, UNLV partners with the Singapore Institute of Technology to provide Bachelor of Science degrees in hotel and hospitality administration.

The campus has also set up professional conversion programs, which allow Singaporeans and permanent residents to pursue a Masters of Hospitality Administration degree while working in affiliate hotels and gaining practical experience along the way. The master’s program takes 15 months to complete and includes the possibility for substantial financial aid.

Campus Life
The institute is contained on two floors in the Library of Singapore. Through the partnership between UNLV and SIT, international students are well taken care of. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in clubs and organizations at SIT, but at the same time you’ll have access to resources made available at UNLV. 

UNLV Singapore doesn’t have its own dedicated housing, but you’ll receive information on local accommodation options, including the chance to stay with a local family and learn more about the culture. Wherever you’re based, you’ll enjoy life one of the world’s most modern and cosmopolitan cities.
 
Faculty & Staff
The faculty at UNLV Singapore are as diverse as you’d expect from an East-West partnership like this. As a student, you’ll be learning advanced business and hospitality theory from some of the world’s most accomplished experts.

Most of the instructors at UNLV Singapore     come from the Harrah Hotel College, based in Las Vegas. Through the visiting scholar program, students also have the opportunity to take classes led by industry professionals from other renowned universities.

Life after UNLV
When you graduate from UNLV Singapore, you’ll have access to alumni networks through UNLV as well as SIT. This is what makes the program so attractive for internationally minded students. Singapore has one of the fastest-growing hospitality sectors in the world, with two brand-new resort casinos currently under development. With a degree in hospitality management from UNLV Singapore, you’ll be in prime position to take on challenging leadership roles in these resorts and others.

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