Switzerland has a high quality education system, excellent facilities, a wide spectrum of study programmes, and leading research studies. One of Switzerland's strong points is the Hospitality Management programmes which enjoy high prestige worldwide. However Switzerland is more than Hospitality Management; Switzerland is proud of its superb high schools and universities offering international studies programs in diverse fields of study.

You will enrich your stay with great outdoor activities such as ski, mountain trekking and lots of fun in an international environment with students from all around the world.

 

What level of programme are you interested in?
Postgraduate | Undergraduate | Foundation/Gap | Work experience | High Schools | English and Test Prep

 

Postgraduate in Switzerland

Qualifications and duration.

• Master Degree. 3 to 4 semesters (depending on the field of study) awarding 90 to 120 ECTS credits.
• Doctoral studies. 3 - 5 years, depending on program and method.

Tuition fees.

• International (non Swiss students), CHF1,300 to CHF8,000/year.
• Swiss students, CHF 1,300 to CHF 4,000/ year.
• Scholarships are offered by the Swiss Government to foreign students.

Can I work while I study?

• EU students are permitted to accept a part-time job for a maximum of 15 hours/week without the requirement of an additional permit or notification.
• Non EU students can work part-time for a maximum of 15 hours/week but only after residing in Switzerland for a minimum of 6 months, with the exception of Master Degree students holding a Bachelor Degree from a university outside Switzerland.

Where will I live?

• On campus or independent accommodation. We help organize your accommodation with the international office at each university.

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Undergraduate in Switzerland

Qualifications and duration.

• Bachelor Degree. 3 years (1 year is equivalent to 1,500-1,800 hours of study).
• Foundation Degree. Generally 2 years, with a work-based learning focus.
• Higher Diploma. Equivalent to the first two years of your Degree.

Tuition fees.

• International (non Swiss students), CHF 1,300 to CHF 8,000/year.
• Swiss students, CHF 1,300 to CHF 4,000/ year.

Can I work while I study?

• EU students are permitted to accept a side job for a maximum of 15 hours/week without the requirement of an additional permit or notification.
• Under certain conditions non EU students are permitted to accept part-time employment for a maximum of 15 hours/week, but only after residing in Switzerland for a minimum of 6 months.

Where will I live?

• On campus or independent accommodation. We help organize your accommodation with the international office at each university or college.

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Foundation/Gap year in Switzerland

Quite distinct from a Foundation Degree, a Foundation Year or Foundation Programme is a ideal if you want any of the following:

• Prepare for entry into your chosen university.
• Raise your international profile.
• Improve your English.
• Live a university experience.
• Have fun.

Duration.

• 4 - 20 weeks.

Qualifications.

• Foundation year.
• Certificate.
• IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency.

Tuition fees.

• CHF 600/week.

Where will I live?

• On campus or independent accommodation. We help organize your accommodation with the international office at each university.

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Work Experience/ Internship in Switzerland

All the Hospitality programmes, as a part of the learning curriculum, include a paid internship for 6 months at the end of each academic year.

Duration.

• 6 months.

Qualifications

• Strengthen your CV.
• Gain your first real work experience in another country.
• Internationalize your profile.
• Network.

Tuition fees.

• Included as a part of the study program.

Where will I live?

• Generally independent accommodation during your internship period, or with hotel accommodation.

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High Schools in Switzerland

We work with schools that have proved their capacity to provide a safe, caring environment. While some schools require an academic year or two years, it is possible to complete shorter stays such as 10 weeks or a term.

Duration.

• 3 months.
• Academic year.

Qualifications

• Academic year (accredited).
• IGCSE.
• Advanced placement (AP).
• A-Levels.
• International Baccalaureate.

Tuition fees.

The fees vary from one school to another; as an example please see the following tuition fees per academic year (from Institut Le Rosey, Brillantmont International School, Institut auf dem Rosenberg & Collège Champittet):

• Between CHF 96,000and 64,000 /year in a private boarding school.
• Between CHF 20,000 and 40,000 year in a state day school.

Where will I live?

• At school residence if boarding, with a family if a day student. We coordinate the course with our partners in Switzerland for you and we are in touch with you throughout your stay.

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English and Test Prep in Switzerland

If you wish to study at a university or specialized college in Switzerland, you may choose to also improve your English here. The schools offer excellent customized English language programs for direct entry into Graduate and Undergraduate programmes.

Duration.

• 2 to 52 weeks. It all depends on your level at starting point and your objective level.

Qualifications.

• In Switzerland, generally Direct Entry.
• General English.
• Academic English.

Tuition fees.

These are sample fees and are purely indicative.

• CHF 600/week.

Where will I live?

• Homestay, residence, hotel, which we organize with the accommodation office at each school.

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