Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI)

Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI) is an institute in Sörenberg. International students should budget around US$36,500 a year in total, covering roughly US$25,000 in tuition and US$11,500 in living costs. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 12 institutions we list in Switzerland.

Marientalweg 3, Soerenberg 6174, Canton Luzern, Switzerland

Tuition: US$25,000/yr
Living: US$11,500/yr
Total: US$36,500/yr
Type: Institute
Location: Sörenberg

Why students choose Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI)

The only hotel school in the world located in a UNESCO-recognised Swiss biosphere reserve
Ranked 17th in the world for hospitality, tourism management and culinary arts (QS Rankings 2026)
The only institution in Switzerland owning a five-star hotel brand, Swisstouches, guaranteeing placement and employment opportunities
Students are guaranteed 4–6 months of paid placement each academic year, at a minimum of CHF 2,400 a month in Switzerland
Dual awards from HTMi Switzerland and Edinburgh Napier or Ulster, both UK public universities in the top 10 for hospitality, tourism and event management
Small classes by design: under 20 students for theory and under 10 for practical sessions, ensuring interaction and individual support
Students learn in a genuine hotel environment reflecting the best of Swiss hospitality
Varied study routes for different needs and circumstances, with straightforward transfer to the UK, US, Australia and Canada
Study in lively Lucerne at competitive cost — total estimated costs from around USD 33,000 a year after scholarships and placement pay

Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI) entry requirements

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

Bachelor's

High school graduate or equivalent
Aged 17 or over
IELTS 5.0 minimum, or an equivalent English certificate

Postgraduate certificate

A university degree or equivalent
Aged 20 or over
IELTS 5.5 minimum, or an equivalent English certificate

Master's

Aged 21 or over
IELTS 6.0 minimum, or another recognised English certificate

Scholarships at Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI)

Bachelor's scholarship: CHF 3,000/year
Postgraduate and master's scholarship: CHF 4,000/year

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI)?

Budget roughly US$36,500 a year in total — about US$25,000 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 Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI)?

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

Where is Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI)?

Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI) is in Sörenberg, at Marientalweg 3, Soerenberg 6174, Canton Luzern, Switzerland.

Can international students work while studying at Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMI)?

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.