EHL Hospitality Business School

About

EHL Hospitality Business School was founded in 1893 as Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne. The school is the pioneer of hospitality education, and it frequently ranks first among the world’s best universities for hospitality management studies. EHL Hospitality Business School graduates join a powerful global network of 30,000 professionals and rise quickly to success as leaders and innovators in the hospitality industry and many other fields.

Dual excellence approach for career readiness

• Immersive, active learning: hands-on courses, internships and industry exposure
• Applied management theory, research and real-world consulting projects
• Development of transferrable soft skills and strategic business expertise
• Digital learning options for core courses and executive programs
• Degree recognized by industry leaders and accredited in Switzerland and the USA

Inspiring, International student life experience

• Global diversity with 3,400 students from 120 different countries
• Switzerland & Europe: two Swiss campuses, city and mountain settings
• Singapore campus & Asia experience with study abroad options
• Wide variety of sports, committees, activities, and excursions

General Information

Curriculum
  • Bachelor
  • Certificate
  • Master
  • MBA
Accreditations
  • NECHE - New England Commission of Higher Education
  • HES-SO Universities of Applied Science (UAS), authorized by the Swiss Federal Government
  • ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
Memberships

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Awards

• Number 1 University for Hospitality & Leisure Studies Worldwide, 2019 & 2020 & 2021 (QS Rankings, CEO World Magazine)
• Number 7 among Business and Management schools in Switzerland (QS 2020 & 2021)
• One Michelin Star for EHL’s student training restaurant (2019 & 2020 & 2021)

Partner Universities
  • CEIBS, China
  • Kedge Business School, France
  • Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
  • University of Houston, Conrad N. Hilton College, USA
Industry Parnerships
  • Business Solutions
  • EHL Alliance

Facts & Figures

1893
Year of Foundation
30,000
Number of Alumni
3,400
Number of Students
123
Number of Nationalities
Swiss, France, China, Italy, USA
Top 5 Nationalities
1:7
Ratio Staff Per Student
2
Students Per Room


Holiday Camp Programs

EHL - Culinary and Wellness Concepts
Discover EHL's cosy, resort-style campus in Chur-Passugg and get a taste of life in Switzerland’s top Alpine tourism region.
EHL - Hospitality business and innovation
Discover our state-of-the-art campus in Lausanne and get a taste of student life in Switzerland. Get an intro to the business side of Hospitality Management.
EHL - International Hospitality and Luxury Brand Management
Discover EHL's newly refurbished campus and explore Asia’s greenest big city, where cultures mingle, and the future is taking shape.


Higher Education Programs

Bachelor in International Hospitality Management
The Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management offers a balanced curriculum that combines industry immersion with management theory and applied business projects. The degree offers two pathways academic and professional.
Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business
The MSc in Global Hospitality Business prepares young graduates to become the next generation of global leaders. In three semesters, you will study at three prestigious institutions in Europe, Asia and North America.
MBA in Hospitality (80% online)
Designed to accommodate busy hospitality professionals, our MBA in hospitality is delivered 80% online. A flexible online classroom allows you to earn a recognized MBA without leaving your job, as you apply new strategies and tools in the workplace.


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