About Us

Tourism Institute of East Africa is an institution of higher  learning   aimed at meeting the dynamic  needs of the Tourism Industry which is the fastest growing industry in the world. We train students who have not been to the field of Tourism and  we have comprehensive programs for those who are already in the field. We equip learners with practical, relevant and professional skills that are applicable in the industry.

The training targets: Entry  Level Staff, Middle Management Personnel, Top Management, Entrepreneurs, researchers among others. We carry out research to identify gaps in the industry and come up with recommendations and solutions. Our professional team of lecturers is both academicians and practitioners in the industry. The goodwill and partnership the institute has with other institutions open doors of employment opportunities for graduates from the institute. The family atmosphere created at the institute and conducive learning environment enables students to desire to learn and participate in the development of good practice in the tourism & hospitality industry. Our training model is NOT theoretical and memorization rather, we train our students to understand concepts and new ideas through critical thinking.  

We offer Diploma, Certificate programs, and Short Courses.

The Diploma programs take two (2) Academic Years. Each Academic Year has two (2) Semesters. Each Semester lasts for 13 weeks with 4 weeks of holiday.

Certificate Programs go for two (2) semesters ( one Academic Year). After the total four (4) semesters for Diploma programs or 2 Semesters for Certificate programs, students do an internship of a minimum of 3 months.

Students are given an opportunity to get their internship place but once they fail, then TIEA connects them to any of the partners that range from 5-star hotels in the region, Tour Companies, Travel Agencies, Tourism Establishments, Airlines, Airport among others. 

Students pursuing a Diploma in Cabin Crew Services & Hospitality Management fly to South Africa where they do their practicals for 2 months and sit for their final exams for the International Flight Attendants’ Licence.

The practicals and exams are conducted at South African Airways facilities. 

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