Hotel Institute Montreux

Our campus is located in naturally stunning and culturally vibrant downtown Montreux, surrounded by serene views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Spread between two buildings, the entire community is within walking distance, creating the close-knit connections and sense of belonging that are at the heart of HIM.Our teachers come from all over the world and represent a cross-section of industries. They are passionate about equipping students to think for themselves and take ownership of their educational journey. Their academic rigour and expertise prepare students for their future careers.

Luxury Brand Management

This specialization provides students with a thorough insight into today's global luxury sector. While exploring the role of marketing within luxury companies, students acquire the critical skills that will help identifiy potential new market opportunities, develop effective communication strategies, and learn how to bridge the human and digital customer experience.

Two campuses, one home

Hotel Institute Montreux’s location and facilities are hard to beat. Located in downtown Montreux, you are central to all the culture, beauty, and amenities this vibrant region has to offer. Our campus is spread out across two buildings–Hotel Europe, a historic former hotel, and Léman Residence, both within walking distance of each other and the train station. Each building has been renovated and equipped to provide state-of-the-art accommodation and modern learning facilities. 

Staying active

As a student, you have access to fitness facilities near the school. We also have football, cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, and badminton teams with weekly training and external competitions, such as the Swiss Education Group Sports Day, which brings students together from across all our sister schools once a term.

All fun and games

Each new term starts with a bang when students literally break the ice by smashing an ice sculpture! That's just the beginning of a series of banquets, themed events, and cultural nights where you get a firsthand experience of hospitality, great food, and fun with your fellow classmates.

Masterclasses

Optional masterclasses are a great way to broaden your horizons and gain new skills–from whisky and truffles, to perfumes and digital marketing, take advantage of these unique learning opportunities

With 35 chapters and over 24,000 members, our alumni have access to one of the largest hospitality alumni networks in the world.

90%  OF ALUMNI HOLD MANAGEMENT POSITIONS OR HAVE CREATED THEIR OWN COMPANY FIVE YEARS AFTER GRADUATION

97%  OF JOB OFFERS ON GRADUATION DAYS

70%   WORK IN THE HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & CULINARY SECTORS

30%   WORK AT CONSULTANCY, EDUCATION, FINANCE & HEALTHCARE

Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management

Tailor this bachelor's degree in hospitality business management with a specialization endorsed by a leading industry partner.

Tailor your degree

• Develop an understanding of the human and operational sides of the industry 
• Tailor your degree in hospitality business management by choosing from a range of specializations endorsed and created with industry leaders 
• Acquire hospitality's customer-centric approach to the business world, build mental agility to adapt your new skills in hospitality or industries beyond 
• Embark on two industry internships that will give you a competitive advantage in your future career 
• Graduate with a:

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT FROM HOTEL INSTITUTE MONTREUX (WITH SPECIALIZATION)*

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT FROM NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY

*Hotel Institute Montreux awards its own separate degree confirming the successful completion of Northwood University’s BBA program at its campus in Switzerland, and this degree is a formal recognition by Hotel Institute Montreux of the tertiary standards achieved by BBA graduates.

Accommodation

Designed to offer the comfort and privacy you need to study or relax, modern double standard rooms are included in the fees. Rooms with single occupancy and double deluxe rooms with a spectacular lake view are available at an additional charge. All bedrooms include an individual study space, as well as storage and wardrobe space.
Unless you have requested a single room, you will share your room with a roommate. Roommates are great for cultural exchanges, practicing different languages, and quite often, your roommate becomes your best friend on campus.

• Double deluxe room
• Double standard room
• Single standard room
• Single deluxe room