Diploma in Tourist Guiding & Hospitality Management (DTGHM)

The Diploma in Tourist Guiding & Hospitality Management equips students with in-depth knowledge of Tourism, Wildlife, Hospitality, Flora and Fauna of Uganda and East Africa.

Career opportunities exist for graduates of this course in tourism and Travel Companies, cultural centers and museums where they may be employed as Tour Officers, Tour Guides, Naturalists, Airports, Hotels, Tour Leaders, On-site Guides and eventually as Tour Managers.

Duration of Course:            2 Years ( 4 Semesters)

Duration of Semester:      13 weeks   

Holiday Period:                  4 weeks

Internship Period:              3 months

Tuition:

 Citizens of the East African Community

- 1st Semester:               1,090,000 

- 2nd Semester:              815,000

- 3rd Semester:               965,000

- 4th Semester:               815,000

- Internship:                   150,000

 The above fees cover: 

 1. Application fee ( paid once)

 2. Registration fee ( paid once)

 3. Tuition ( paid every semester)

 4. Development fee ( paid every academic  year)

 5. Functional fee ( paid every semester)

 6. Student Card ( paid once and once its lost the student pays for the new one)

 7. First Aid Training ( paid once in the 2nd or 3rd Semester)

 8. Internship ( paid at the end of the semester or whenever applying for internship training).

 NB. Hostel fees, Corporate uniforms, meals, transport, study class fees, and any other fee is NOT included in the above fee structure. These shall be communicated during the semesters and in the circular.

The management of the Tourism Institute of East Africa reserves the right to adjust the fees and programs without prior written notice.