Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)

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Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)

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EHL has been a pioneer in hospitality education since 1893. With undergraduate, graduate, professional development & certificate programs, EHL offers students a wide range of academic opportunities. In 2019 & 2020, QS World University ranked EHL as the #1 Hospitality & Leisure Management University world-wide & received a sought-after Michelin star at the educational fine-dining restaurant making it the first in Switzerland to receive this honor. QS rankings confirm Switzerland’s central role in shaping the hospitality industry & EHL’s position as the world’s leading institution. EHL offers two campuses in Switzerland located in Lausanne & Passugg & starting Fall 2021, in Singapore.

Academic Programs

Business
Culinary
Hospitality Management

Student experience

Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Intramural/Club Sports
On-Campus Housing
Study Abroad
Hands on education

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

The Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management offers a balanced curriculum that combines industry immersion with management theory and applied business projects, for well-rounded professionals and leaders.It will teach you to run a hospitality business from the ground up covering everything from operations, to key management tools, business strategy and planning. The degree offers both an academic and professional approach with two 6-month internships integrated in the program. You benefit obtaining real-world business experience while developing your professional network.

Transfer

A minimum of 40 US credits or 60 ECTS credits in Hospitality and Business core courses along with 1 year of Hospitality related work experience is required to apply to our third academic year (Junior year). Transfer students would take part of the program at our campus in Passugg, Switzerland which is offered in English only. Please contact Admissions for more details.

Additional Information

EHL offers a pre-university program called the EHL Academy during the months of June and July which is tailored for 16-18 year old's interested in learning more about EHL's Bachelor program before committing to applying. The program is available in English or French and takes place at either Swiss campuses of Passugg or Lausanne. You will learn to identify key trends and players in the hospitality industry, discover the various careers available to hospitality graduates, develop a critical eye for hospitality excellence and discover the region around the campus.

In addition, EHL offers various Master programs, online certificates and short programs for busy professionals, those interested in Global Hospitality or those pursuing a certificate in Culinary and Restaurant Management. Consult our website to learn more....

Visit us

If you would like to schedule a visit to our campus, you may either contact your local Admissions officer via the "Meet us near you" section of our website or you may email the Admissions office in Lausanne at admissions@ehl.ch . We also offer various events on campus throughout the year to include Open days and Information sessions in the event you would like to register for the events and can be done via our website.