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Glion Institute of Higher Education building in Glion above Montreux
Glion & Bulle · Fribourg / Vaud

Glion Institute of Higher Education

Hospitality & luxury

Representative bachelor
4 years including preparatory year
School-cost subtotal
2026 fees not verified
Degree awarded
BSc in International Hospitality Business
Internships
2 internships + final-year work experience

About

Consider Glion if you want to explore the connection between hospitality, international business and luxury. Its Swiss locations offer different settings; check which parts of your programme take place at each campus.

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

Programs

Hospitality ManagementHotel ManagementLuxury ManagementInternational Business

Listed study levels: Bachelor, Master. 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 in International Hospitality Business
Awarding institution
Glion Institute of Higher Education

Programme source: Official programme specification ↗.

Tuition & Total Cost

2026 fees not verified. The current official page links 2027 schedules; request the fee year you need.

Official fee information ↗

Internships

Number / structure
2 internships + final-year work experience
Duration
24 + 24 weeks, plus at least 12 weeks

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

Glion and Bulle; verify campus sequence for your programme. Consider daily travel, access to services, the teaching location for each year and whether you prefer a residential or city routine.

Accommodation

Request the room categories, period covered, meal plan and all compulsory residence charges. 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 as a university of applied sciences institute
Other academic credentials
Swiss Accreditation Council; NECHE (institutional)
University relationships
Check the exact programme
Use abroad
Confirm with the receiving university, employer or relevant authority

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

Rankings

#3 · 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, luxury management and a lake / mountains setting may want to investigate this option. Confirm the precise programme fit, eligibility and full cost before making a decision.

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