Top Leading Universities for Hospitality Management in Switzerland

“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat.” Guy Fieri, American Restaurateur 

We have zillions and maybe more than that recipes in this world to express a similar, if not same number of cultures spread across this mighty world. As rightly said by Guy Fieri, food is definitely one of those crucial elements that can bind diverse people together. 

What if you are one of those foodies who manifests to taste all kinds of dishes, but also wants to create one of its kind of experiences for others to remember? What if you love to host parties in your home and make it a memorable moment of leisure served with the perfect combination of food and drinks made with your own hands and heart? If you are someone who is really passionate about making your guests feel amazing when they leave your home or just a people’s person who is welcoming and friendly, you might as well consider using this quality to build a wealthy career in hospitality management. 

Switzerland being the homeland of best hospitality services and owning the legacy of some of the luxurious brands, it is the go to place for seeking intense and great learning in the same arena. Following up is the list of some of the leading institutes from the country that will serve you with best expertise in hospitality and make you finest entrepreneurs in the business. 

Cesar Ritz College 

The one of its kind hospitality school, Cesar Ritz is the first to be certified member of Green Globe. The institute aims to forge ahead towards contributing to a sustainable future by framing the education and services with the same approach. It continues to be one of the most famous hospitality brands worldwide, carrying the legacy of their world-class qualities into the academia as well. The institute offers bachelors and masters degrees in hospitality management in partnership with Carson College of Business ( Washington State University). 

Culinary Arts Academy

Culinary Arts Academy is equipped with world-class instructors, who have professional experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and have even cooked for royalty as well. That being said, students will be trained by the best culinary masters with use of cutting-edge facilities and have scope of internships internationally. The academic courses offered include bachelors, masters and swiss grand diplomas in culinary arts wherein the former two certificates are awarded in partnership with the University of Derby, UK. This university has secured gold ratings for their teaching excellence.  

HTMi – Hotel and Tourism Management Institute 

HTMi is situated in a scenic biosphere resort of UNESCO. All the courses provided by this organization are approved by World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), the one and only global level certification present for the culinary industry. Students can pursue a combination of dual degrees in hospitality, events, culinary and business that will pave their way towards becoming great entrepreneurs in future. Working in spaces like Novotel, Taj, Hyatt or Radisson stands out very well in a student’s resume. Many such affluent brands are connected to this organization. This works as a commendable opportunity for students to create a strong professional network and enjoy the economical perks of being a part of a magnificent community. 

EHL Hospitality business School 

École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) was established in 1893. It was the first hotel management school to be recognized as a university by the Swiss government. Recently, it has received the label of “Carbon neutral event” from consultancy agency South Pole for the inauguration of its new Campus in Lausanne. This 125 years of lineage has always committed to produce top class hoteliers and is currently at the first rank among all the global universities according to QS rankings. The institute is well-known for its experiential learning. 

SHMS – Swiss Hotel Management School

SHMS is an accredited member of the International Center of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE), an Australian non-profit agency and global organization that certifies standards of excellence in tourism, hospitality, events and culinary arts. Along with that it has earned recognition by organizations like Apple Distinguished school, The confederation of Tourism and hospitality (CTH), chartered society of designers and EduQua. Undoubtedly, It offers hands-on learning experience but also an extensive network of alumni for students to stay updated with relevant job opportunities.  

Glion Institute of Higher Education 

Glion institute is consistently delivering world-class hospitality management education for more than 6 decades now. Its vision is to be known worldwide for excellence as a higher education institution for hospitality and luxury business management. Much aligned to its purpose, the institute has flourished among top 10 global universities providing education in the same field. It has maintained diversity in all of its campus environments which works as a way for students to engage with people coming from different nationalities and enhance their soft skills.  



Les Roches Global Hospitality Management Education 

Accredited by New England commission of Higher education (NECHE), Les Roches is another top-notch university serving Global Hospitality Education. The institute caters to around 300 visits from superior companies like Wework, Bloomberg and so to hire students for internships and full time jobs. They have come up with Spark innovation that now will serve pre-incubation and incubation services for startups relating to hospitality management precisely. Moreover, they are also planning to launch Spark TV, which will indulge the audience in infotainment on the same topics. The diversification of services with use of multimedia and upgrading their platform in technically advanced ways such as this has made them a popular choice among recruiters.

HIM – Hotel Institute Montreux 

HIM’s campuses are situated in a lively and picturesque downtown of Montreux. Its revised curriculum is designed to ensure that students stay up to date with trends and experiment with ideas. The university offers Bachelor’s in business administration and Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality management. The advantage of pursuing this learning in a multicultural campus is that it will prepare you to work in the best hospitality brands anywhere in the world and be adaptive to people across the globe. All of this is in process of development, while you are simultaneously enjoying the Mediterranean flair, including the Montreux Jazz Festival!  

International Management Institute 

IMI claims to be one of the best academic organizations that consciously chooses to keep their student intake less as compared to all other competing institutes, in order to serve highly personalized and rigorous educational assistance. Starting in 1991, with 10 staff members and 55 students, they have now closed the numbers to 60 staff members and 200 students per semester. It has been honored to be part of the 2008 Beijing Olympics as well. It has diverse courses starting undergraduate degrees in culinary, marketing, to advanced diplomas and post graduate degree courses in hospitality and much more to explore in this arena. 

EHG – Ecole Hôtelière de Genève (Geneva Hotel Management School)

EHG lends an opportunity to students to work in Ramada Encore Geneva, one of the highest rated hotels in Switzerland. Since 1996, This institute has attracted experienced professionals, passionate and aspiring hoteliers, and strived to offer a high quality of services to an international and demanding clientele. Working in the real ambience of an operational 3 star hotel under the guidance of experts and peers coming from different backgrounds, students get to learn a lot in department of service, reception, room, kitchen, bar, booking and housekeeping. If you have a diploma of Ecole Supérieure Hotel and Restaurant Manager is highly acclaimed nationally and internationally. Moreover, diploma holders awarded by the Hotel Management School Geneva (EHG) are obligated from the National Restaurant Association Culinary Exams. 

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