BHMS Business & Hotel Management School

BHMS Business & Hotel Management School is an institute in Lucerne. International students should budget around US$46,200 a year in total, covering roughly US$34,600 in tuition and US$11,500 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 12 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 12 institutions we list in Switzerland.

Tuition: US$34,600/yr
Living: US$11,500/yr
Total: US$46,200/yr
Type: Institute
Location: Lucerne

Why students choose BHMS Business & Hotel Management School

Top 32 hospitality schools in the world (QS 2025)
Ranked 16th globally for employer reputation in the industry
One of only six institutions in Switzerland rated five stars for teaching quality, applicability, employability and facilities
Strengths in hospitality and service management, business administration, cookery and pastry
Paid placements of 6–18 months in Switzerland or worldwide, giving a competitive edge in the job market
With students from more than 80 countries, BHMS offers a genuinely international learning environment
Eight intakes a year let you choose the start date that suits your plans, and open up more placement opportunities
Study in Lucerne, one of Switzerland's best-loved cities and a well-known European destination

BHMS Business & Hotel Management School fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for BHMS Business & Hotel Management School
Item	Amount
High school graduate or equivalent
Aged 17 or over
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
Culinary Arts
Pastry and Chocolate
One year of study leads to a Swiss Diploma, recognised by the American Culinary Federation
You can add a second year for a Swiss Higher Diploma, or take the two-year route to a Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts
A bachelor's degree in any subject, or
An associate degree or equivalent plus at least two years of work experience
A university degree in any subject, or
Completion of the BHMS Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

BHMS Business & Hotel Management School entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Diploma

High school graduate
Aged 17 or over
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Bachelor's

Postgraduate certificate

A bachelor's degree in any subject, or
An associate degree or equivalent plus two to three years of work experience

Master's

Completion of the BHMS Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate
Full-time work experience, depending on subject
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Scholarships at BHMS Business & Hotel Management School

Auto Scholarship: CHF 5,000
President's Scholarship: up to CHF 3,000
CHF 4,000 scholarship for bachelor's students in years two and three

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at BHMS Business & Hotel Management School?

Budget roughly US$46,200 a year in total — about US$34,600 in tuition and US$11,500 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for BHMS Business & Hotel Management School?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. High school graduate

Where is BHMS Business & Hotel Management School?

BHMS Business & Hotel Management School is in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Can international students work while studying at BHMS Business & Hotel Management School?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Switzerland the current allowance is paid internships built into the programme, and the post-study route is limited; qualification is globally portable.