Hospitality management
Look at the balance between practical operations and academic business study. Compare the placement sequence, campus moves and time spent away from the classroom.
HOSPITALITY, BUSINESS & LUXURY
Hospitality schools in Switzerland
Hospitality can mean managing a hotel, building a luxury brand or running a food business. Start with the work your child wants to explore, then compare what each degree actually teaches and awards.
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START WITH THE STUDENT
Which direction feels right?
Business & luxury
A student interested in finance, marketing or brands may prefer a broader business degree. Compare subject depth and the role hospitality plays in the curriculum.
Compare business schoolsCulinary & food enterprise
If the ambition begins in the kitchen, examine the amount of culinary training alongside management. A culinary degree and a hotel-management degree prepare students differently.
Explore Culinary Arts AcademyTHE DETAILS SIDE BY SIDE
Compare selected Bachelor routes.
Six starting points, listed alphabetically. Each row describes a particular undergraduate route, rather than every programme a school offers.
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| School & campus | Degree & award | Language & timetable | What to compare as a family |
|---|---|---|---|
| César Ritz Colleges SwitzerlandBrig | BSc in Hospitality Business Management César Ritz degree; a Swiss-accredited university of applied sciences institute. | English 4 years, including the immersion year IntakeJanuary, July & October 2027 | Compare the full four-year plan, including two internships, with the student’s interest in hospitality business and leadership. Sources [1][8] |
| EHL Hospitality Business SchoolLausanne route | BSc (HES-SO) in Hospitality Management HES-SO Bachelor of Science. | English or French; preparatory year in English 4 years, including preparation IntakeFebruary & September 2027 | Allow for the practical year, two internships and a selection process. Choosing the French section still requires readiness for the English preparatory year. Sources [2][3] |
| Glion Institute of Higher EducationGlion & Bulle · Swiss route | BSc in International Hospitality Business Glion degree; a Swiss-accredited university of applied sciences institute. | English 1 preparatory year + 3 years IntakeSpring & fall 2027 | The programme includes two internships and an on-the-job experience. Confirm the Swiss campus sequence when comparing it with the London offering. Sources [4][8] |
| HIM Business SchoolMontreux | BBA with Hospitality Management major BBA awarded by Northwood University, USA. | English; French–English route also offered 3 years, with three internships IntakeJanuary, April & October 2027 | A broader business route with hospitality as a major. Consider whether this balance suits your child better than a degree centred on hotel operations. Sources [5] |
| Les RochesCrans-Montana · Swiss route | BSc in Global Hospitality Management Les Roches degree; a Swiss-accredited university of applied sciences institute. | English 1 experiential year + 3 years IntakeSpring & fall; confirm the exact start date | Include the experiential stage and two internships in the study plan. Compare Crans-Montana’s fees and campus arrangements with the school’s other locations. Sources [6][8] |
| Swiss Hotel Management SchoolCaux & Leysin | BA in International Hospitality Management Bachelor awards from SHMS and the University of Derby, UK. | English 3 years, with two internships IntakeFebruary & September 2027 | Compare hospitality, events and design specialisations. Distinguish the full BA route from the school’s separate professional qualifications. Sources [7] |
Intakes are not application deadlines. Availability, fees and requirements are confirmed for the student’s programme and entry year.
Explore the full institution catalogueA COMPLETE FAMILY BUDGET
Compare what the price includes.
A published annual figure may describe a preparatory stage, academic semesters or a residential package. Compare the whole route, with the same assumptions about accommodation, meals and placements.
LES ROCHES · EXPERIENTIAL YEAR · 2027
CHF 50,025
Our sum of CHF 38,455 in compulsory academic charges and insurance, plus CHF 11,570 for the practical semester’s double room and board. This is the experiential year, not the whole degree. Application, deposit, internship living costs and personal expenses are additional.
Sources [9]THE COMPARISON THAT MATTERS
The complete route
Request every year’s academic charges and the living costs attached to each campus or placement. Keep refundable deposits separate. A paid internship should have its own income-and-expense estimate, rather than being treated as a guaranteed reduction in tuition.
- Does the quotation include the preparatory or experiential stage?
- Which room type, meals, insurance and equipment are included?
- What must the family fund while the student is on an internship?
- What changes with a campus transfer, optional semester or room upgrade?
FROM COMPARISON TO APPLICATION
A shortlist. A clear plan. Personal support.
We turn the comparisons into an application plan for your child. Your family has one point of contact for programme selection, preparation of the files and coordination with the institutions.
Check the actual entry route
Review the diploma, grades, age and language evidence for the selected programme. A preparatory stage within a degree is different from a course needed to meet an entry requirement.
Prepare a coherent application
Bring together school records, any required translations, motivation materials and references. Prepare for interviews or assessments where the school requires them.
Work back from the intake
An intake month is not an application deadline. Allow time for selection, documents and any entry formalities, then confirm the offer conditions and payment dates.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Questions from families.
Which hospitality school is best for my child?
The useful shortlist depends on the student’s academic background, preferred balance of practical and classroom work, language readiness and career interests. We compare these with the complete degree and family budget before recommending applications.
Can my child study hospitality in French?
EHL offers a French Bachelor section, with its preparatory year taught in English. HIM also offers a French–English BBA route. We check the language of each stage and the evidence the student must supply, rather than treating a bilingual route as entirely French.
Will SwissAdmissions handle the applications?
We help select programmes, prepare and organise the application files, coordinate correspondence and keep deadlines visible. Your child remains involved in decisions and completes their own personal work and assessments. Schools make their own admission decisions.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Sources & verification
Programme details and published fees checked on . The comparison reflects selected routes and should be reconfirmed before an application or payment.
- César Ritz — BSc structure, entry requirements and 2027 intakes (opens in a new tab)
- EHL — Bachelor award, duration and internships (opens in a new tab)
- EHL — languages, application process and 2027 deadlines (opens in a new tab)
- Glion — International Hospitality Business Bachelor (opens in a new tab)
- HIM — BBA, Northwood award, structure and intakes (opens in a new tab)
- Les Roches — degree structure, campuses and intakes (opens in a new tab)
- SHMS — BA awards, internships and 2027 intakes (opens in a new tab)
- swissuniversities — institutions accredited under HEdA (opens in a new tab)
- Les Roches — international student fees, Switzerland, spring/fall 2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
A PERSONAL CONVERSATION
The right shortlist begins with your child.
Tell us about their current studies, interests and intended start date. We will help you compare the options and bring the next steps together.