Study at the 3rd best hospitality school in the world

Ranked among the top

2nd

Best hospitality school in Switzerland

2nd

Best hospitality school for employer reputation

4th

Best hospitality school for academic reputation

Dream big. Study hard. Meet us at the top

Live and learn at Swiss Hotel Management School, a top-ranked school steeped in Swiss hospitality heritage, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and switched on to the skills and technologies needed to succeed in today’s world.

What you’ll find in our brochure:

  • All you need to know about SHMS.
  • What to expect from our degree programs.
  • A closer look at our beautiful campuses.
  • A taste of student life.

OUR PROGRAMS

Hands-on learning inspired by the past, driven by the future

Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management

3 YEARS
FULL TIME
2 internships

Learn by doing with this hands-on degree in hospitality management. Our contemporary program will teach you to think like a manager and seize the opportunities of the global hospitality industry. Refine your skills with specializations in events or design.

Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel, Resort, and Spa Management

1 YEAR
FULL TIME
1 internship

Build on your previous work experience or an undergraduate degree in another discipline to shift gears into the field of hospitality.

Master of Science in International Hospitality Management

1 YEAR
FULL TIME
DISSERTATION

Take your experience in the world of hospitality to the next level and learn how to manage business, operations, and people.

Online Executive Master of Hospitality Management

1-2 YEARS
ONLINE

Advance your career with this self-paced and flexible online hospitality program, designed to enhance your management and leadership skills.

Master of Arts in International Hospitality Management

1 YEAR
FULL TIME
1 internship

Take your career to the next level and learn how a hospitality mindset can transform your customer experience, no matter what industry you work in.

Take a closer look

Our bachelor’s degree will help you acquire soft skills, develop a strategic mindset, and gain practical experience. We believe that soft skills paired with in depth know-how is what defines the most inspiring and successful people.

In today’s hospitality industry, aspiring managers need to have the know-how and strategic business skills to reach upper-level positions. Our master’s program offers just that.

Our campuses

Caux

This one-of-a-kind campus offers a truly unique place to live and study. Based in one of Switzerland’s first palace hotels, the campus captures the heritage of Swiss hospitality traditions while offering modern facilities and the latest technology. Located in the French-speaking part of Switzerland high above the picturesque town of Montreux, the campus overlooks Lake Geneva and is 1.5 hours from Geneva International Airport.

Leysin

Situated in the heart of Leysin, a mountain resort located in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, the campus is housed in two former hotels and linked by a Skytrain. Students experience the magnificent alpine surroundings that have earned Leysin the reputation as being the most international village in Switzerland. Located in the French-speaking area of Switzerland, Leysin is easily accessible by train from Geneva and Zurich airport.