EHL Hospitality Business School

About

For students who want hospitality operations to lead into a wider business education. Compare the four-year route, its preparatory year and the award with shorter programmes before comparing headline fees.

Sources: Programme ↗ · Fee schedule ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026. Specifications vary by intake.

Programs

Listed study levels: Bachelor, Master, MBA. These are school-level options; not every subject is available at every degree level. Compare the exact programme specification before applying.

Sources: Programme ↗ · Fee schedule ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026. Specifications vary by intake.

Degrees

Representative award

BSc (HES-SO) in Hospitality Management

Awarding institution

HES-SO

Programme source: Official programme specification ↗.

Tuition & Total Cost

CHF 211'280 · full programme

CHF 52'820 per year on average over 4 years. This is not an annual invoice.

Component-based planning subtotal: tuition CHF 123,802 + infrastructure/services CHF 48,210 + application/registration CHF 370 + food credit CHF 11,863 + minimum scheduled housing CHF 27,035. EHL publishes compulsory fees of CHF 183,874 before housing; its displayed components sum CHF 1 higher, which our calculator retains. Health insurance CHF 8,400 is extra unless exempt. Food credit is not full board. Materials, taxes, travel, extra meals, internship living and optional mobility are extra. CHF 5,000 refundable deposit is additional cash, not a final cost. Current PDF is for Sept 2027/Feb 2028, not 2026.

Tuition only

CHF 123'802

Accommodation

CHF 27'035

Meals

CHF 11'863

Other fees

CHF 48'580

Sept 2027 / Feb 2028 official fee source ↗. This package is not an all-in study budget.

Internships

Number / structure

Two internships

Duration

6 months each

Swiss and international placements depend on programme rules, the employer, your work eligibility and applicable permissions. Ask who secures the placement, what support is included and what happens if an offer falls through. Published compensation has not been verified for this profile.

Sources: Programme ↗ · Fee schedule ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026. Specifications vary by intake.

Campus & Location

Lausanne campus; other study routes have different locations. Consider daily travel, access to services, the teaching location for each year and whether you prefer a residential or city routine.

Accommodation

Component-based planning subtotal: tuition CHF 123,802 + infrastructure/services CHF 48,210 + application/registration CHF 370 + food credit CHF 11,863 + minimum scheduled housing CHF 27,035. EHL publishes compulsory fees of CHF 183,874 before housing; its displayed components sum CHF 1 higher, which our calculator retains. Health insurance CHF 8,400 is extra unless exempt. Food credit is not full board. Materials, taxes, travel, extra meals, internship living and optional mobility are extra. CHF 5,000 refundable deposit is additional cash, not a final cost. Current PDF is for Sept 2027/Feb 2028, not 2026. Ask separately about housing during internships and holidays.

Accommodation and fee source ↗

Admissions & English Requirements

Confirm the entry qualification, minimum age, required documents, accepted English tests, score thresholds and exemptions for your exact pathway. Current intake dates and programme-specific English requirements have not been fully verified in this edition.

Start with the official programme requirements ↗

Recognition & Accreditation

Swiss recognition context

Listed under HES-SO by swissuniversities

Other academic credentials

NECHE; AACSB; Swiss route through HES-SO

University relationships

HES-SO

Use abroad

Confirm with the receiving university, employer or relevant authority

Swiss higher education register ↗ · Understand what each type of recognition means.

Rankings

#1 · QS 2026

Hospitality & Leisure Management. This is a subject ranking, not a guarantee of admission, employment or recognition.

QS publisher profile ↗ · Methodology ↗

Career Support

Ask the school to demonstrate its current careers service: employer introductions, interview preparation, internship assistance and graduate support. Request outcomes for your programme, the survey year and response rate. We have not verified comparable employment outcomes across all eight schools.

Student Experience

Use a campus visit or student conversation to explore teaching hours, assessment, language support, clubs and life outside class. The school’s location and practical training pattern can shape daily life as much as the course title.

Who Might Consider This School?

Students exploring hospitality management, hotel management, international business and a city / lake setting may want to investigate this option. Confirm the precise programme fit, eligibility and full cost before making a decision.