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Swiss Education Group is #2 worldwide in hospitality and leisure management. Shape the future of luxury.
SHMS - Swiss Hotel Management School
Caux Campus, Caux Switzerland
# 3QS WUR Ranking By Subject
5Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
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About SHMS - Swiss Hotel Management School
As the highest-ranked conventional hotel management school in the world, Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) is proud to provide world-class hospitality education that seamlessly merges Switzerland's rich hotelier tradition with today's hospitality trends....
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As the highest-ranked conventional hotel management school in the world, Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) is proud to provide world-class hospitality education that seamlessly merges Switzerland's rich hotelier tradition with today's hospitality trends. With two stunning campuses located in Switzerland, students have a one-of-a-kind learning environment with practical and academic courses taught by a faculty of industry leaders and professionals.
While most schools focus on learning in the classroom, we believe in the power of learning by doing. Cultivate your skills by managing the various restaurants or spa facilities on campus, running events for real customers, or developing interior design concepts for real-world situations. Graduates of SHMS are the Swiss Army Knives of hospitality, able to find a creative solution to any challenge. At SHMS, you become a leader for the global hospitality industry.
Swiss Hospitality Excellence
In a country that dominates in hospitality education, Swiss Hotel Management School is ranked 2nd in the world and has consistently been ranked among the top over the years. Despite being a small, close-knit school, we also command respect as an educational institution deemed high in both employer and academic reputation.
World-class Industry Partnerships
Key partnerships with industry leaders ensure that our programs remain relevant and reflect the latest trends and insights. Our industry partners contribute to the creation of academic programs, hold guest lectures on campus, and host visits to provide students with additional experience in real-life operations.
Every semester, top international companies such as Marriott International, Mandarin Oriental, and Accor come to recruit our students for internships and management positions at the world-renowned International Recruitment Forum.
Powerful Alumni Network
As part of Swiss Education Group, SHMS has a strong global network of over 25,000 alumni. Whether it is the General Manager of Le Meridien in China, the Front Office & Spa Manager of Gothia Towers in Sweden, or the Managing Director of the #1 best hotel resort of 2019, 89% of our alumni hold management positions within five years of graduation.
Programs at Swiss Hotel Management School
Learn more at shms.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Read less
About SHMS - Swiss Hotel Management School
As the highest-ranked conventional hotel management school in the world, Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) is proud to provide world-class hospitality education that seamlessly merges Switzerland's rich hotelier tradition with today's hospitality trends....
Read more
As the highest-ranked conventional hotel management school in the world, Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) is proud to provide world-class hospitality education that seamlessly merges Switzerland's rich hotelier tradition with today's hospitality trends. With two stunning campuses located in Switzerland, students have a one-of-a-kind learning environment with practical and academic courses taught by a faculty of industry leaders and professionals.
While most schools focus on learning in the classroom, we believe in the power of learning by doing. Cultivate your skills by managing the various restaurants or spa facilities on campus, running events for real customers, or developing interior design concepts for real-world situations. Graduates of SHMS are the Swiss Army Knives of hospitality, able to find a creative solution to any challenge. At SHMS, you become a leader for the global hospitality industry.
Swiss Hospitality Excellence
In a country that dominates in hospitality education, Swiss Hotel Management School is ranked 2nd in the world and has consistently been ranked among the top over the years. Despite being a small, close-knit school, we also command respect as an educational institution deemed high in both employer and academic reputation.
World-class Industry Partnerships
Key partnerships with industry leaders ensure that our programs remain relevant and reflect the latest trends and insights. Our industry partners contribute to the creation of academic programs, hold guest lectures on campus, and host visits to provide students with additional experience in real-life operations.
Every semester, top international companies such as Marriott International, Mandarin Oriental, and Accor come to recruit our students for internships and management positions at the world-renowned International Recruitment Forum.
Powerful Alumni Network
As part of Swiss Education Group, SHMS has a strong global network of over 25,000 alumni. Whether it is the General Manager of Le Meridien in China, the Front Office & Spa Manager of Gothia Towers in Sweden, or the Managing Director of the #1 best hotel resort of 2019, 89% of our alumni hold management positions within five years of graduation.
Programs at Swiss Hotel Management School
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Available programmes
Social Sciences and Management (1)
Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management
Social Sciences and Management (4)
Master of Arts in Executive Hospitality Management (Online)
Master of Arts in Executive Hospitality Management (Online)
Master of Arts in International Hospitality Business Management
Master of Arts in International Hospitality Business Management
Master of Science in International Hospitality Management
Master of Science in International Hospitality Management
Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel, Resort, and Spa Management
Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel, Resort, and Spa Management
University information
Each program at Swiss Hotel Management School has their own entry requirements. Please visit our admissions page to learn more about your options and how to apply.
Bachelor’s Program English: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46
Postgraduate Diploma English: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46
Master’s Programs English: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / GPA: 2:2 hons with honors
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Each program at Swiss Hotel Management School has their own entry requirements. Please visit our admissions page to learn more about your options and how to apply.
Bachelor’s Program English: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46
Postgraduate Diploma English: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46
Master’s Programs English: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / GPA: 2:2 hons with honors
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Caux
The Caux campus has been home to Swiss Hotel Management School since 1994. Students have access state-of-the-art facilities and leisure centers all within a 10 minute walk. The campus and its facilities are housed in the flagship Caux Palace as well as the Buffet de la Gare next to the train station, the Baumann Building, and residential buildings including Chalet de Caux, Alpina...
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Caux
The Caux campus has been home to Swiss Hotel Management School since 1994. Students have access state-of-the-art facilities and leisure centers all within a 10 minute walk. The campus and its facilities are housed in the flagship Caux Palace as well as the Buffet de la Gare next to the train station, the Baumann Building, and residential buildings including Chalet de Caux, Alpina Apartments, and A Cappel'Art.
Towering over Montreux and built in 1902, Caux Palace was one of the largest, most advanced, and luxurious hotels ever designed. Notables such as the then-future king of Saudi Arabia, Prince Ibn Saud, English author Rudyard Kipling, American business magnate John D. Rockefeller, and the Kellogg and Gillette families.
While the history and exterior of the building is protected, much of the interior is renovated with state-of-the-art classrooms, kitchens, and even a theater. Take our virtual 3D tour to see the inside of the historic Caux Palace.
Leysin
Nestled high in the Swiss Alps, the Leysin campus is housed in two former Belle-epoque hotels: Mont-Blanc Palace and the Belvédere, linked by a private Skytrain. Historically, Mont-Blanc Palace was the first winter Club Med in the world. The Leysin campus of Swiss Hotel Management School was established in 2004, offering an unforgettable student life experience among luxurious Swiss mountain resorts.
Leysin’s facilities are optimized to create the perfect balance between study and leisure. We use our Apple Distinguished School certificate as a foundation for what we have to offer, guaranteeing a state-of-the-art experience both inside and outside the classroom. Take our virtual 3D tour of Leysin campus to learn more about this beautiful Swiss location.
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Whether it’s working out in the gym, enjoying the great outdoors in every season, or joining an on-campus organization such as the basketball team or the school band, Swiss Hotel Management School offers a wide variety of exciting activities to make the most of your time on campus. Have fun at any of our regularly-planned themed nights, concerts, BBQs, and movie nights or head over...
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Student life
Whether it’s working out in the gym, enjoying the great outdoors in every season, or joining an on-campus organization such as the basketball team or the school band, Swiss Hotel Management School offers a wide variety of exciting activities to make the most of your time on campus. Have fun at any of our regularly-planned themed nights, concerts, BBQs, and movie nights or head over to the campus bar and nightclub–the Grotto in Caux and Club Maxx in Leysin.
Student wellbeing is core to life at SHMS. Accessible student counseling, wellness workshops, and collaborations with community partners ensure that you are healthy and well taken care of at your home away from home.
Learn more about the diversity of SHMS Student Life and the resources available to on campus as well as online students on our website.
Read lessStudents and alumni of Swiss Hotel Management School are prepared to enter the workforce as leaders of the industry. Internships and career coaches on campus assist students in the right direction, whether that is one-on-one coaching for your CV and interview or exploring different career paths based on each student’s strengths, whether that career is within the hospitality industry or beyond.
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Students and alumni of Swiss Hotel Management School are prepared to enter the workforce as leaders of the industry. Internships and career coaches on campus assist students in the right direction, whether that is one-on-one coaching for your CV and interview or exploring different career paths based on each student’s strengths, whether that career is within the hospitality industry or beyond.
Twice a year, students also have exclusive access to the International Recruitment Forum (IRF), one of the largest career events in Europe, where our students' get the opportunity to network, attend career presentations, meet and interview with over 100 industry representatives, participate in panel discussions, and learn from industry experts. Whether it is Marriott International or a start-up company, students have access to over 3000 career opportunities through the IRF.
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SHMS - Swiss Hotel Management School is one of the top universities in Leysin, Switzerland. It is ranked #3 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025.
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
World University Rankings - Masters In Management
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QS WUR Ranking By Subject
World University Rankings - Masters In Management
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
SHMS - Swiss Hotel Management School
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Caux Campus Campus
Caux Palace Rue du Panorama 2 1824 Caux, Switzerland
Caux
CH
1824
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