HIM Hotel Institute Montreux

Hotel Institute Montreux blends renowned Swiss hospitality heritage and contemporary American business expertise. Specializations are designed in close partnership with prominent industry leaders in business and hospitality around the world, giving students invaluable insight into the international business world.

The bachelor's degree from US partner university, Northwood University, rounds off graduates’ business management skills, making them highly sought after in the hospitality and wider service industry sector. Industry partnerships combined with multiple internship opportunities prepare students for their future career path, from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. Students can also participate in masterclasses throughout their studies, covering a variety of topics not traditionally taught in the classroom.

With a diverse student body in the center of Montreux, the spectacular campus offers the perfect opportunity to become fully immersed in Swiss and European culture. As a member school of Swiss Education Group, all students are part of one of the world's largest hospitality alumni networks and gain exclusive access to the bi-annual International Recruitment Forum, a rare opportunity to network and organize future internship and career possibilities.

Whether students are far from home for the first time, or in need of a bit of friendly academic advice, there is always someone they can talk to. At Hotel Institute Montreux, learning isn't confined to the classroom walls. There are excellent opportunities to participate in social and sporting activities throughout Switzerland and Europe. The Student Ambassador Forum organizes multiple events, including ski trips, excursions around Switzerland, sports days and themed nights.

Sports and social activities provide an important balance to academic study. Access to a professional gym is free, or students can go swimming, be part of a sports team and play tennis, beach volleyball or football, or simply enjoy individual hobbies and interests. The aim of the Student Ambassador Forum is to represent the student body to the school’s management in order to promote and improve the quality of all areas of student life.

During term four of the bachelor's program, students take on a project which involves organizing and hosting a banquet for 80 guests on the school premises. Students are motivated, the team spirit between them is strong and the banquets are magnificent.

Hotel Institute Montreux hosts a cultural night twice a year, an event shared with students, staff and invited VIPs. The different cultural groups present on campus demonstrate their culinary and artistic values and talents. Discover an overview of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management below in partnership with Northwood University. Contact the school to receive an interactive brochure, with full course details or for any further information. Develop an understanding of the hospitality industry, foster professional and reflective thinking and become fully operational. Combined with a specialization in Finance, Human Resources or Luxury Marketing and Business Management, students can tailor their education towards their future choice of career. Two internships allow students to put their skills and knowledge into practice, and grow their professional network.

The English Foundation Program, offered by Swiss Education Group, and based at Hotel Institute Montreux, is an ideal way for students to strengthen their English language skills before commencing their academic studies at one of the Swiss Education Group schools. The program helps students to acquire the competence, confidence and skills necessary to enter any program offered by a Swiss Education Group school. It consists of a number of levels of intensive non-credit courses, which are delivered to small groups of students. Students entering the program are tested upon arrival using the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) in order to place students in the appropriate class level. The program can be taken prior to commencing any undergraduate or postgraduate program at any Swiss Education Group school. The length of the program for each participant depends on his or her personal English level and motivation.