International School of Tourism and Hotel Management (IST) has been established with a view of producing world-class human resource to cater to the overwhelming need of the hospitality industries by offering various academic degrees and training packages as per international standard.

IST aims at developing practical, managerial and communication skills and provides each individual student with the know-how for a successful career in hospitality industry. It is a center for excellence in hospitality education, providing an enterprising and stimulating environment in which students can learn and develop their full potential. The structure of the academic programme achieves this by combining management theory with practical experiences, which will ensure an international approach to teaching.

IST is also a suffix, which means a person with deep knowledge, practical exposure and appropriate attitude in the particular discipline. Hence, IST aims to add "ist" to its students and prepare professionals to become leading managers in the various tourism and hospitality outlets.

IST has a very good team of faculties comprising both academicians and working professionals. The background of the renowned personalities as listed under promoters, visiting faculties, flying faculties and visiting entrepreneurs will add further strengths and values to the school.

IST offers customized and fast track programs to provide students maximum flexibility and opportunity for progression. The successful candidates of Diploma Program can also pursue their Higher Diploma in Hotel Management and top-up to Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nepal, Austria, Cyprus, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, UK & USA. IST has also managed some hospitality outlets such as restaurants, hotels, clubs and events. The students will have access to these opportunities to develop their practical exposures..