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Glion Institute of Higher Education
Glion Institute of Higher Education is an institute in Glion & Bulle. International students should budget around US$67,300 a year in total, covering roughly US$46,200 in tuition and US$21,200 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 10 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.
Rte de Glion 111, 1823 Montreux, Switzerland
- Tuition
- US$46,200/yr
- Living
- US$21,200/yr
- Total
- US$67,300/yr
- Type
- Institute
- Location
- Glion & Bulle
Why students choose Glion Institute of Higher Education
- Ranked 6th in the world for hospitality and top 3 globally for employer reputation
- Accredited by NECHE, the body that accredits universities such as Harvard, Yale and MIT
- Paid placements of 6–18 months in five-star hotels and resorts worldwide
- More than 350 brands, in and beyond the industry, visit Glion each year to recruit full-time staff, interns and management trainees
- Each student receives an average of seven placement offers and six offers for their first job
- 86% of alumni become managers within five years of graduating
- Live, study and work in up to seven international locations for a distinctive experience
- A five-star service learning environment, including a Michelin-starred restaurant on campus
- A student community from over 100 countries builds the cross-cultural fluency the service world values
Glion Institute of Higher Education fees for international students
As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Luxury Brand Strategy | |
| International Hotel Development and Finance | |
| International Event Management | |
| Total cost of study | CHF 190,050 for the whole course |
| Estimated living costs | CHF 10,000/term |
| Total cost of study | CHF 58,530 |
| Total cost of study | GBP 44,550 |
| Estimated living costs | GBP 5,700/term |
| Tuition | CHF 32,000 |
| Two residential weeks | CHF 4,000 |
Glion Institute of Higher Education entry requirements
Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.
- Every course sets its own academic, English and other requirements. The following are the general ones.
Bachelor's
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Aged 17.5 or over
- English at IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.0; students at the London campus need IELTS UKVI 5.5 with no component below 5.5
Master's
- A university degree in a related field, preferably Business or Hospitality
- Aged 21 or over
- English at IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5; students at the London campus need IELTS UKVI 6.0 with no component below 5.5
Scholarships at Glion Institute of Higher Education
- Glion scholarship: up to 35% of tuition
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to study at Glion Institute of Higher Education?
Budget roughly US$67,300 a year in total — about US$46,200 in tuition and US$21,200 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.
What are the entry requirements for Glion Institute of Higher Education?
Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Every course sets its own academic, English and other requirements. The following are the general ones.
Where is Glion Institute of Higher Education?
Glion Institute of Higher Education is in Glion & Bulle, at Rte de Glion 111, 1823 Montreux, Switzerland.
Can international students work while studying at Glion Institute of Higher Education?
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.
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