Every week
You Practise, Not Just Listen.
Hospitality students spend ten hours a week on practicals: check-ins, table service, room preparation and handling real guest situations in role-play.
Practicals10 hrs / week
Batch sizeUp to 30
Meridian International College · Visakhapatnam
Learn the Industry, Not the Theory.
One-year career diplomas in hotel management, cruise operations, digital marketing and video & design. Practical training every week, real briefs, and support until you are ready to apply.
Founding batch30 October 2026Admissions open now
Diplomas4 career pathsHospitality, cruise, marketing, creative
Duration1 yearFull time, practical
Try firstFree demo class90 minutes, every diploma
Our programmes
Four Diplomas. One Year to a Career.
Each diploma is built around the work hotel, cruise, marketing and design teams do every day.
Compare all four
HospitalityHotel Management
Front office, F&B service and housekeeping, practised every week.
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Hospitality · CruiseHotel & Cruise Operations
Hotel training first, then preparation for service roles at sea.
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Business · DigitalDigital Marketing
Understand the business, then build the marketing. With AI, checked by you.
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Creative · MediaVideo Editing & Graphic Design
Design posters and ads, edit videos, and leave with a portfolio.
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How you learn
How You Actually Learn at Meridian.
Less lecture, more practice. Every week you do the work, get feedback and do it better.
2portfolio case studies in Digital Marketing
- A café marketing system
- A capstone for a real business
- Teams of four, rotating roles
Every project
You Work to Real Briefs.
Marketing and creative students start every task with a business, an audience and a goal, then build the work, test it and present it.
DM portfolio2 case studies
CreativePortfolio
Into the industry
You Step Into the Industry.
A hotel internship opportunity for Hotel Management, a capstone for a real local business in Digital Marketing, and support towards your first cruise joining.
HotelInternship
CruiseJoining support
4kinds of career support with every diploma
- CV writing
- Interview rehearsal
- Portfolio reviews
- Application support
Before you finish
You Leave Ready to Apply.
CV writing, interview rehearsal, portfolio reviews and placement support, so your first application is a confident one.
InterviewsRehearsed
SupportPlacement
Meridian at a glance
Built Small, on Purpose.
Small batches mean more time with your trainers and more turns at every practical.
4career diplomas, taught in Visakhapatnam
10 hrsof hands-on practicals every week in the hospitality diplomas
30students at most in a hospitality batch
90 minfree demo class for every diploma, before you decide
Founders
The People Behind Meridian.
You will meet them at counselling, in the demo classes and throughout your year.
Founders & facultyHK
Harish Korada
FounderHarish founded Meridian International College in Visakhapatnam in 2026 to give students a practical route into hospitality, marketing and creative careers.
He sets the college’s direction and standards, signs off every programme, fee and policy, and works with schools and junior colleges across the region to help families understand what a career diploma can do.
MK
K. Maheswari “Mahi”
Co-Founder · Head of Hospitality ProgrammesMahi co-founded Meridian and leads its two hospitality diplomas, Hotel Management and Hotel & Cruise Operations.
She leads admissions counselling, trains the counselling team and runs the hospitality demo classes, so every family that enquires speaks with someone who knows the programmes in detail.
Where you learn
Study in Visakhapatnam.
Train in a coastal city with a growing hotel, tourism and business scene. Practical sessions run in our training room, and hostel stay is available for students joining from other towns.
- Practical training room for hospitality sessions
- Hostel stay available
- Free 90-minute demo classes
- Visits by appointment
Admissions
From First Call to First Class.
Four simple steps. Counselling is free and there is nothing to pay until you have your written offer.
Admissions & feesTalk to Mahi
Free counselling by phone, WhatsApp or in person, for students and parents together.
Try a demo class
Spend 90 minutes in a real session for the diploma you are considering.
Get your written offer
Fee breakdown, certificate details and terms, on paper, before any payment.
Secure your seat
Reserve online with ₹5,000, credited towards your tuition.
For parents
The Four Questions Every Parent Asks.
Straight answers, and the full detail on our parents page.
Read the parents guideIs Meridian genuine?
Visit us, meet Mahi, sit in a free demo class, and get every fee, certificate detail and refund term in a signed written offer before you pay anything.
What happens after the course?
Placement support with every diploma: CV and interview preparation, the hotel internship opportunity, portfolio reviews and application support. Employers make the final hiring decision.
Where will my child stay?
Hostel stay is available for students from other towns. You can see it and ask about costs and rules when you visit.
What does it cost, and when do we pay?
₹1.5 lakh for most diplomas, in three instalments: at joining, by month 3 and by month 6. EMI through partner banks, and a clear refund policy.
When does the next batch start?
The founding batch starts on 30 October 2026. Book a free demo class or counselling session to check your place.
What are the fees?
Hotel Management, Digital Marketing and Video Editing & Graphic Design are ₹1,50,000 each (+ GST as applicable), paid in three instalments of ₹50,000. Hotel & Cruise Operations is an indicative package of about ₹4,50,000, GST included. EMI is available through partner banks, subject to approval.
Who can apply?
Students who have passed Class 10 or above. Digital Marketing is for learners aged 18+. Students under 18 join counselling with a parent or guardian.
Is hostel stay available?
Yes. Hostel stay is available. Ask Mahi for the current options and costs when you call or visit.
Do you offer placement support?
Yes, with every diploma: CV and interview preparation, portfolio reviews, the hotel internship opportunity and application support. Employers make the final hiring decision, so we never promise a job.
Can I attend a class before I join?
Yes. Every diploma has a free 90-minute demo class. Book a seat on WhatsApp or through the admissions page.
Admissions 2026
Be Part of the Founding Batch.
Classes begin on 30 October 2026. Apply in five minutes, or call Mahi and talk it through first.