The School of Hospitality and Tourism Estoril was inaugurated in 1991 and is a public establishment of Polytechnic Higher Education, under the auspices of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education.. Great quality of the courses taught at this school was recognized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for a certificate TEDQUAL (system certification Education Programs in Tourism) and is now considered the second best institution of higher education in the areas of Tourism and Hospitality, the Europe being what it holds more certificate courses in this area.