MatadorU is an online education center for the advancement of travel writers, photographers, and filmmakers.

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From writing and photography skills to social media, personal branding to preparing work for publication, our community of students and teachers offers unmatched support, guidance, and sense of camaraderie for those looking to begin or advance their careers as writers, photographers, and new media professionals.

"Matador is one of the most important publishing venues we look to find talented new travel writers and photographers."

- Keith Bellows, National Geographic Traveler


Social Media + The Web

MatadorU is an immersion into the life and culture of new media professionals working today. You learn by doing: social media and networking, content and branding, developing and expanding your readership for a profitable blog. Learn more

A Global Classroom

Our programs center around a growing international community of students interacting with passionate teachers who have helped hundreds of travel writers and photographers at all levels of their careers. Learn more

Continuing Education

Our grads have unlimited lifetime access to our Forums and Market Blog, along with any future PRO MODULES exploring the latest in new media strategies for publication, branding, SEO, and other areas of professional development. Read more