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This 2-years Master`s programme is the only Master level programme in the whole Europe that is focused on educating experts and managers for wellness and spa industry.

High quality lectures and seminars are combined with numerous field-trips and business-internship. Innovative video conferences and e-learning are used in the programme.

See detailed curriculum below (or download pdf of the curriculum).


The aim of this international Master's program is to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge, professional skills and practical tools required for working in wellness, spa or other related organizations at the management level.

Curriculum structure

      Main study modules:

  1. Society and Wellness module (15ECTS)
  2. Individuals and Wellness module (15ECTS)
  3. Tourism and Wellness module (15ECTS)
  4. Business and Wellness module (15ECTS)

Project Management and Internship (15 ECTS)
Basics of Research (9 ECTS)
Elective courses (6 ECTS)
Master's thesis (30 ECTS)

TOTAL 120 ECTS

Content of modules

      Main study modules:
All four modules are linked with the concepts of sustainability, entrepreneurship, quality, creativity, innovation and experience.

  1. Society and Wellness module (15 ECTS)
    Principles of Sustainable Development (Examples: Video1, Video2, Video3)
    Wellness History and Philosophy (Example: Video)
    Creative Economy and Wellness
  2. Individuals and Wellness module (15 ECTS)
    Customer Behavior
    Human Resource Management for Wellness and Hospitality (Example: Video)
    Wellness and Spa Service Quality Management

  3. Tourism and Wellness module (15 ECTS)
    Wellness and Health Tourism
    Spa Treatments and Nutrition
    Leisure and Recreation
  4. Business and Wellness module (15 ECTS)
    Strategic and Financial Management
    Wellness and Spa Service Design and Marketing
    Wellness and Spa Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Project Management and Internship module (15 ECTS)
This module is designed to support the development of creativity in students and will rely on field-case studies and practical experience. During the 8-week internship students will have the opportunity to participate in the activities of a real organization or business in Estonia or abroad, which is related to each student's specialization.

Basics of Research module (9 ECTS)
The primary focus of the module is on the preparation, presentation and defense of a master's thesis. Courses include Research Methods, Leisure Sociology and a Master´s Seminar.

Elective courses (6 ECTS) can be chosen from courses currently available at the University of Tartu or its colleges.

Master's thesis (30 ECTS) The master's thesis is intended to demonstrate and assess skills in the application of acquired knowledge and to independently carry out a research task.

Download the overview of division of content and topics by semesters from here.

Language of instruction: English

Programme duration: 2 years

      Possibility of credit transfer is available to graduates with a 4-year bachelor's degree.

Recognition of prior work experience is available to applicants with substantial work experience in the field.

Tuition fees and scholarship

      The program fee is EUR 1400/semester and covers tuition, essential study materials, supervision and advice for thesis preparation. The program fee does not cover housing and living expenses.

Wellness and Spa Service Design and Management Master`s programme has a number of state-financed study places. It applies to all EU and non-EU candidates.

Students who receive this state financed scholarship do not pay a tuition fee. There is no special application form for this tuition fee waiving scholarship. All qualified applicants will be automatically considered.

NB! Extra special governmental and ministerial scholarships are available from the Czech Republic, France, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, China, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Turkey, Israel, Switzerland, Ukraine, and USA to students from these countries who wish to study in Estonia. Please consult the website for details.

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