Swiss Education Group (SEG)

Inspired by the innovative philosophy of iconic luxury hotelier, César Ritz Colleges is a world-leading hospitality business University of Applied Sciences Institute. The unique blend of leadership, entrepreneurship, and elite quality, will prepare you to follow in his pioneering footsteps and become a leader of excellence in any industry.

All their undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes are recognised by the Swiss Accreditation Council.

Key facts

Location: Brig

Year founded: 1982

Rankings and reputation

• 5th Best Hospitality School in the World (2025 QS World University Rankings)
• 3rd Best Hospitality School for Academic Reputation (2025 QS World University Rankings)
• 5th Best Hospitality School for Employer Reputation (2025 QS World University Rankings)
• 1st for Making friends from other countries and for Student Union (2024 THE-ICE Student Satisfaction Global Index)
• César Ritz Colleges is accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council
• 40% of Alumni now hold executive C-suite positions
• Rigorous academics paired with hands on learning through paid global internships.

Programmes offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Business Management
• Master of Science in Leadership

Latest enrolment:

• Over 500 students
• Students from over 100 countries

cesarritzcolleges.edu

HIM Business School offers a fast track into the world of business with a future-focused education designed to make you world-ready.

Students can tailor their Bachelor of Business Administration by choosing from four majors—finance, marketing, management, or hospitality—while developing a uniquely transferable skill set rooted in critical soft skills. With three paid internships built into the curriculum, HIM blends academic learning with real-world experience to prepare students for immediate impact.

Key facts

Location: Montreux

Year founded: 1984

Rankings:

• Business School of the Year 2025PIEoneer Awards nominee
• 6th Best for Academic Reputation (2025 QS World University Rankings)
• 6th Best for Employer Reputation (2025 QS World University Rankings)

Programmes offered: Bachelor of Business Administration with a choice of 4 majors: Hospitality, Management, Marketing, and Finance

Latest enrolment:

• Over 1,000 students
• Students from over 100 countries

him-business-school.com

Live and learn hospitality in iconic Swiss palace hotels where you become a true hotelier. Offering career-focused academic programmes which combine traditional hospitality principles with modern technology and practices. SHMS offers undergraduate and graduate programmes, to thoroughly prepare you for your future career.

Key facts

Location: Caux and Leysin

Year founded: 1994

Rankings:

• 3rd Best Hospitality School in the World (2025 QS World University Rankings)
• 3rd Best Hospitality School for Academic Reputation (2025 QS World University Rankings)
• 2nd Best Hospitality School for Employer Reputation (2025 QS World University Rankings)
• 1st for the size of the classes, Employment/Careers Support, Representation and Employment (2024 THE-ICE Student Satisfaction Global Index)

Programmes offered:

• Swiss Professional Degree in Hospitality Management (ES)
• Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management
• Master of Arts in International Hospitality Business Management
• Master of Science in International Hospitality Management
• Master of Arts in Executive Hospitality Management (Online)
• Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel, Resort, and Spa Management

Latest enrolment:

• 1,300 students
• Students from over 100 countries

shms.com

In the heart of Switzerland, Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland (CAAS) proudly stands not just as the premier culinary school in the nation but now also as the 8th ranked hospitality institution in the world by the 2025 QS University Rankings and the only culinary school to rank in the top 10.

For more information go to culinaryartsswitzerland.com