Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)

Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) is an institute in Caux & Leysin. International students should budget around US$46,900 a year in total, covering roughly US$32,700 in tuition and US$14,200 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$32,700/yr
Living: US$14,200/yr
Total: US$46,900/yr
Type: Institute
Location: Caux & Leysin

Why students choose Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)

Top 3 hospitality and service management institutes in the world
#2 globally for employer recognition, with graduates in high demand
Training for hoteliers and managers in events, resorts, spa and wellness, F&B and luxury
Study combined with practice: placements of 6–12 months worldwide, paid around CHF 2,000–2,200 a month
Live and study in a genuine five-star hotel more than 120 years old — not a mock-up as at many schools
The first hospitality school recognised as an Apple Distinguished School, with modern technology in the classroom
French and German classes widen placement and career options across Europe and worldwide
A fast route into brands such as Accor, Deutsche, Disneyland, Langham, Marriott, John Paul, MCI, Swiss and UBS
Travel and explore Europe easily on a Schengen visa, broadening your experience

Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) fees for international students

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

Fee schedule for Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)
Item	Amount
Service Management
Event Management
Design Management
High school graduate or equivalent
Aged 17 or over
IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46 or equivalent
Students below the English requirement can take the institution's English course before the main programme
High school graduate with at least three years of work experience, or
A recognised bachelor's degree in any subject
Aged 21 or over
Hospitality Management
Luxury Brand Management

Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) 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 or over
IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46 or equivalent

Postgraduate certificate

High school graduate with at least three years of work experience, or
A recognised bachelor's degree in any subject
Aged 21 or over

Master's

A university degree, or completion of a postgraduate diploma, or
Five years of supervisory or management experience in hospitality, plus an admissions interview
IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent

Scholarships at Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)

SHMS scholarship: up to 20% of tuition

Subjects

Hospitality

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)?

Budget roughly US$46,900 a year in total — about US$32,700 in tuition and US$14,200 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)?

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 Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)?

Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) is in Caux & Leysin, Switzerland.

Can international students work while studying at Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)?

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.