About SHMS
Discover how to rise above the competition with a degree from one of the world's top hospitality schools.. Here, your education seamlessly merges Switzerland's rich hotelier tradition with tomorrow's forward-thinking and innovative learning tools. While most schools focus on learning in the classroom to earn a degree, we believe in the power of learning by doing. Receive contemporary education for a booming industry and ensure your future career.
2nd
best hospitality school in the world
3rd
best school for employer reputation
4th
best school for academic reputation
Command practical, hands-on know-how across all aspects of your future career. Our students don't just learn the practical skills they need to become hospitality leaders – they also receive the qualifications that get them noticed by employers all over the world.
With two stunning campuses located in Switzerland, you will study in a one-of-a kind environment steeped in Swiss hospitality traditions. Cultivate your skills by managing the various restaurants or spa facilities on campus, running events for real customers, or developing interior design concepts ready to be implemented in real-world situations.
Key partnerships with industry leaders ensure that our programs remain relevant and reflect latest trends and insights. Our industry partners contribute to the creation of academic programs, hold guest lectures on campus, and host visits to their premises to provide students additional insights into real-life operations.
SHMS is the first hospitality school in the world, and the first institute of higher education in Switzerland, to receive the prestigious “Apple Distinguished School” recognition. This recognition is awarded to centers of educational excellence that demonstrate innovative ways to use technology to support learning goals and inspire student creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, while cultivating environments in which students are excited and curious about learning.
In July 2019, we welcomed IHTTI’s talented students and faculty as guests to our Leysin and Caux campuses. Finally, in 2021, IHTTI became family as we integrated their world-renowned design courses into the validated degree programs at SHMS.
The legacy and heritage of IHTTI remain here, and we are proud to combine our expertise under one roof now at SHMS.
We are part of Swiss Education Group – an alliance of internationally-celebrated schools that specialize in hospitality, business, and culinary arts. As a SHMS student, you’ll join a global community of students and alumni where you can share advice and uncover new opportunities. Our graduates go on to build successful careers across a wide range of industries, providing you with an invaluable network.
<p>Highly regarded for our stunning palatial campuses and diverse community of students and professionals. Our facilities include, lavish banqueting halls, a grand theatre, design studios, spas and restaurants. We are also respected for our cutting-edge teaching techniques that prepare future professionals and hospitality leaders.</p>
<p>We believe in the power of ""learning by doing."" That is why we offer practical, hands-on education across all aspects of our curriculum. Cultivating our student's skills by managing the various restaurants or spa facilities facitlities on campus, running events for real customers, or developing interior design concepts ready to be implemented in real-world situations. </p>
<p>Our student's don't just learn the practical skills they need to become a hospitality leader – they also receive the qualifications that get them noticed by employers all over the world. Our courses are run in partnership with top UK universities meaning you will leave with dual certifications that are highly regarded and professionally recognized wherever they are.</p>
Swiss Education Group
Leader in hospitality, business, and culinary arts education
<p>We’re part of Swiss Education Group – an alliance of internationally-celebrated schools that specialize hospitality, business, and culinary arts. As a SHMS student, you’ll join a global community of students and alumni where you can share advice and uncover new opportunities. Our graduates go on to build successful careers across a wide range of industries, providing you with an invaluable network.</p>