
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Montreux
Type
Co-ed
Size
1690 students
Languages
English
Ages
18 - 30
Tuition
45 000 CHF
Location
Montreux
About the School
Since its inception in 1962, Glion has been at the forefront of excellence in hospitality education for over 50 years, and continued to retain a sense of traditional Swiss excellence. Glion’s programs are delivered across 3 campuses; the flagship campus in Glion-sur-Montreux, Switzerland, a second in Gruyère, Switzerland, and a third at the University of Roehampton in London, UK. Each campus offers a set of multi campus programs which offer flexible options and full immersion in the international hospitality and events management fields. Glion is globally respected by industry professionals for its outstanding reputation and high-quality education and training. The school has won a number of awards - The Best Hospitality Management School at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards and Best Innovation in an Academic Program - and is ranked as to be one of the world’s top 3 leading hospitality schools. Additionally, 79% of faculty members hold a Master's or PhD which is central to the schools
Academics
Academic Excellence
Glion’s world-leading academic programs are designed to train, prepare and hone students’ skills for a career in hospitality. The Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Business is a 3.5 year program delivered within Switzerland and London. Students will complete internships, gaining real-world experience at progressively higher levels. Postgraduate students can complete programs in International Hospitality Business, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Luxury Management and Guest Experience.
Beyond the Classroom
Rich Campus Life
Glion's campuses in Glion-sur-Montreux, Gruyère, and London provide students with markedly different environments for life outside the classroom. On the Swiss campuses, students have immediate access to skiing, hiking, and water sports on Lake Geneva. Student associations organise gastronomic events, cultural evenings, entrepreneurship competitions, and charity projects. Regular guest lectures from senior hotel and luxury brand executives complement the formal curriculum. The London campus adds the dimension of one of the world's great cultural cities, with museums, theatre, and the global hospitality industry's heartland all within reach.
Getting Here
Private transfer and arrival logistics coordinated by Swiss Academic Network
Commercial Airport
Geneva International (GVA) — 1h
Private Aviation
Lausanne-La Blécherette Airport — 45 min
Train Station
Montreux Station + cogwheel railway — 20 min total
5-Star Hotel Nearby
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
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