Nestled in Switzerland’s Alpine settings across Caux and Leysin campuses, Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) offers a blend of Swiss hospitality tradition, academic quality, and immersive learning. SHMS emphasizes learning by doing — students manage campus restaurants, events, hotel operations, and spa facilities while studying business, operations, and service skills in real-world contexts. Its campuses are historic — Caux is housed in the Caux Palace overlooking Lake Geneva, and Leysin is in former Belle Époque hotels connected by a private skytrain.
The student experience at SHMS is both rigorous and community-oriented. Class sizes are relatively small, fostering personal attention and faculty student interaction. The student body is international, drawing learners from many countries to study hospitality, events, design, and resort management. Social life includes themed nights, cultural events, student clubs, outdoor excursions (skiing, hiking), and shared living in dorms on campus.
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At a glance
- Founded in 1992
- International students: 1700+
- Countries represented: 80+
- Bachelor’s degrees: 1 Bachelor of Arts, 1 Swiss Professional Degree
- Master’s and doctoral degrees: 2
- Student to Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
Rankings and recognition
- Ranked #3 globally for Hospitality & Leisure Management by QS.
- #2 worldwide for employee reputation.
- Scholarships available up to 20% for EduBookings clients.
- 30 years of excellence in hospitality education.
- 89% of alumni hold management positions.
- 90% of students receive more than 1 job offer before graduation.
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Costs and exam codes
- Undergraduate tuition: $40,000 to $77,000 per year
- Average housing cost: $8,500 per year
| Exam | Institution code |
|---|---|
| SAT | DIRECT |
| GMAT | DIRECT |
| ACT | DIRECT |
| IELTS | DIRECT |
| GRE | DIRECT |
| TOEFL | DIRECT |
English proficiency requirements
Undergraduate Direct
- IELTS 5.5+
Graduate Direct
- IELTS 5.5+
Academic requirements
Graduate Direct
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
Undergraduate Direct
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
Programs
Bachelors (3)
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Hospitality Management
- International Hospitality Management
Masters (3)
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- International Hospitality Business Management
- International Hospitality Management