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Tuition fee
3000 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
3000 EUR / year
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Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
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Campus location
Heilbronn, Germany
Campus location
Heilbronn, Germany
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Tourism Futures Studies program from Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences is designed to enable graduates for a successful career in this vibrant and dynamic sector. 

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Overview

Tourism is a highly dynamic, continuously developing phenomenon in an uncertain environment. Tourism is influenced by technological, environmental, and societal change. A profound analysis of the future helps to take better decisions today.

With its distinct focus on possible futures it is a great basis to start a career in Tourism Consulting, Tourism Strategy, Tourism Foresight, Tourism Entrepreneurship, and all fields that profit from looking into the future of tourism.

The Tourism Futures Studies program from Heilbronn University ensures that graduates possess heightened analytical skills, interdisciplinary knowledge, and strategic foresight to effectively address the multifaceted challenges of our time.

The study programme is meticulously designed to address the future challenges confronting the tourism and hospitality industry. This exploration is pivotal for molding future leaders in a dynamic, resilient, and socially responsible global tourism sector. The programme seamlessly integrates fundamental tourism concepts with a comprehensive understanding of interconnected challenges, employing dynamic approaches such as sustainability, resilience, and social integration across all modules.

Career Perspectives

The tourism branch is an extremely diverse sector. As a result of its rapid growth, it offers excellent career prospects for graduates of the M.Sc. in Tourism Futures Studies programme. Job opportunities exist in a wide range of globally-operating local, regional, national and international tourism organisations. Potential employers include the various public sector institutions and non-profit organisations that regulate and promote the tourism industry, as well as private tourism companies

Accreditation

Our programme is accredited by ACQUIN.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Tourism Futures Foundations & Methods
  • Multidisciplinary Approaches to Tourism Futures
  • Leadership & Global Talent Management
  • Digital Transformation: Foundations, Business Models & AI in Tourism
  • Understanding Futures from Art, Literature, Media & History
  • Activism, Policy Innovations and Ethical Perspectives
  • Integrated Tourism Futures Project
  • Tourism Futures

Audience

As a consecutive Master’s programme, TFS is intended for students with a Bachelor’s degree in business or tourism. Our students are very diverse, with generally around half of them coming from outside of Germany.  Further, you find students who have come directly from their Bachelor’s into our programme, as well as students that have already started their careers.

Lecturers

Our diverse group of professors, around half of which are international themselves, bring with them practical experience from all over the world in a variety of industries and fields.  Additionally, we invite experts into our learning environment to present real-life practical experiences in business and tourism.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Applicants with a non-German degree must additionally apply for recognition prior to applying to Heilbronn University. Recommended deadline: June 1.

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
79
OTE
120
IELTS
6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Heilbronn, Germany

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

A German average grade of 2.5 or better or an equivalent international qualification is required for the TFS programme.

English requirements

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79
OTE
120
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • An excellent or good first degree in Business Studies or in a business-related discipline (210 ECTS* credits and a German average grade of 2.5 or better or an equivalent international qualification). At least 50% of the Bachelor courses need to be related to business (Management, Economics, Finance, Controlling, Marketing).
  • The admission process will be based on the first degree/Bachelor's degree. Master's degrees will not be taken into consideration.
  • Applicants holding a degree with only 180 ECTS have the opportunity to obtain the missing 30 ECTS during the Master Programme by attending additional subjects offered by the Faculty of International Business.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    3000 EUR / year
    3000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    Free

Additional Details

Every student has to pay a semester fee of approximately EUR 160.00

Living costs

Heilbronn

Germany
730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Heilbronn University offers a variety of scholarships to support students in their academic journey. For more information, please visit Heilbronn University Scholarships.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Tourism Futures Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2026
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based

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German Government
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
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Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based

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Studienstiftung
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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ACES: The Society for Editing
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
850 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-TEV-Master's degree scholarships
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DAAD
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Independent provider
Grant
480 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
SBW Berlin Scholarship
Need-based

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SBW Berlin
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Independent provider
Grant
21000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
LSE Executive Global Master’s in Management Hinrich Foundation Scholarship
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Hinrich Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
992 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines

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DAAD
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
International Sustainability Academy Scholarship

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International Sustainability Academy (ISA)
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation
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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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Florida Rentals
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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MyUS
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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