Partner university · Leysin, Switzerland

Swiss Hotel Management School

A hospitality school in Leysin and Caux with campuses in former grand hotels, combining hotel and event management teaching with paid Swiss industry…

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Founded 1992Hospitality school

About the university

Why students choose Swiss Hotel Management School

A hospitality school in Leysin and Caux with campuses in former grand hotels, combining hotel and event management teaching with paid Swiss industry placements.

We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

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Entry requirements

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Minimum age 17

Applicants to the Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management must be at least 17 years old.

Completed secondary school

You need a completed secondary education such as a high school diploma, IB, A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

English level

The minimum is IELTS Academic 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 46 or equivalent; students who need a Swiss visa must provide a TOEFL or IELTS score no older than one year.

English Foundation option

If your English is below the required level, SHMS offers an English Foundation Program to build language and study skills first.

Documents to upload

The online application asks for school transcripts or diploma, English proof, passport copy, CV, a motivation letter of at least 500 words and any reference letters.

Visa timing

Students who need a visa should allow 8 to 12 weeks between applying and the programme start; intakes are in February and September.

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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.

Fees and scholarships

What Swiss Hotel Management School costs

International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.

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Merit scholarships and need-based financial aidAvailable to prospective students, each with its own criteria, applied to tuition fees only and awarded first come, first served.

Programmes

Popular courses at Swiss Hotel Management School

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Bachelor'sBusiness Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management Course page Master'sBusiness Master of Arts in International Hospitality Management 1 year Course page

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to Swiss Hotel Management School, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Swiss Hotel Management School is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    We match you to the right course and intake.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at Swiss Hotel Management School: common questions

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Does Swiss Hotel Management School offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. Merit scholarships and need-based financial aid. We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.

Is there a foundation route into Swiss Hotel Management School?

GESCO applies to Swiss Hotel Management School by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.

Where is Swiss Hotel Management School?

Swiss Hotel Management School is in Leysin, Switzerland. It was founded in 1992.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to Swiss Hotel Management School?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Swiss Hotel Management School directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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Interested in Swiss Hotel Management School?

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