SHMS | Swiss Hotel Management School | Best Hospitality Schools 2022

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3rd

Best hospitality school in the world

2nd

Best hospitality school in Switzerland

2nd

Best hospitality school for employer reputation

4th

Best hospitality school for academic reputation

We're turning 30!

Since 1992, we've been passionate about equipping our students to become tomorrow's hospitality leaders.

We want to thank you all for your support: whether you've been one of our students, or have worked or partnered with us, you have helped us grow and become the 4th best hospitality school in the world!

This year, let's look back at our history, the people who made us, and our achievements. Follow our journey and stay tuned for many surprises, celebration events, renowned guest speakers, and much more...

The best is yet to come!

Our Programs

Developing leaders for the global hospitality industry

We believe in the power of learning by doing to thoroughly prepare you for your future career. Discover our whole range of innovative, career-focused academic programs at undergraduate and graduate level.

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

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Bachelor of Hospitality Management

3 yearsFull time

Learn by doing, with this bachelor's program that will equip you with hospitality knowledge, practical experience, and managerial skills.

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Master in Hospitality Management

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Master in Hospitality Management

1 yearFull time

Designed for future leaders, this Master of Arts will teach you how to manage the complexity of worldwide operations with the local touch that makes for exceptional customer experiences.

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Master of Science in International Hospitality Management | Hospitality Management Masters

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Master of Science in International Hospitality Management | Hospitality Management Masters

1 yearFull time

Whether you are a recent hospitality graduate with a hunger for more, or an established manager who wants to broaden your horizons, deepen your knowledge of hospitality with this intensive academic program that can open up doors to pursuing a Ph.D.

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Online Executive Master of Hospitality Management

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Online Executive Master of Hospitality Management

1-3 yearsOnline

Perfect for active professionals who want to scale up their skills. Choose the length and intensity of your studies, from one or four years. You can connect from anywhere, at any time.

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Postgraduate Diploma

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Postgraduate Diploma

1 yearFull time

Shift gears into the field of hospitality with this diploma, ideal for someone looking to change careers or join one of our master’s program in hospitality.

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Our campuses

Live & learn in iconic Swiss palaces

Our campuses are located in stunning natural settings in Switzerland, from a former palace in Caux, to a ski-resort with a stunning alpine scenery in Leysin, we promise to deliver an unforgettable live and study experience.

Caux

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Leysin

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Stories from our community

We have built a global community of students, faculty, and alumni that shape the core of who we are. Our community comes from a multitude of cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. This is our community and these are their stories.

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Accreditations, certifications & recognitions

A stamp of approval

These play an essential role in the reputation and quality of SHMS programs.

Through real-life case learning and by highlighting the human factor, our students are propelled into working out positive outcomes for the future of the industry.

Dr. Dominic Szambowski

Dean

The Contemporary Swiss Hospitality Management School

THIRD BEST SCHOOL IN THE WORLD

We are ranked among the top

We're turning 30!