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Hotel Institute Montreux | HIM
About us
An education for tomorrow’s world
As a business school with a hospitality focus, we know the importance of human connection. We teach our diverse student body key industry and human-centric skills, combined with real world-placements and global partnerships to create leaders of the future
Our learning platform
The business of people
Hospitality lives where people connect.
As a business school with a hospitality focus, our three learning pillars are
designed to prepare students for lasting success
Human-centred skills
We create a team-focused atmosphere that gives students the cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills needed to achieve success anywhere that people come together.
Real-world immersion
We follow the Swiss model of integrating theory and practice. Our partnerships and placements ensure students are world-ready by testing their business, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in real world environments.
Customer focus / first
We prepare students for the world of business through a focus on social responsibility, adaptability, and empathy – essential when anticipating customer needs and motivations.
Bachelor of Business Administration / Hospitality Business Management
Start your journey and unlock your potential
How would you invest a million francs?
Put your investing skills to the test with our Stock Market Competition. Partnering with Banque Privée Edmond du Rothschild, students get real-world experience investing in Swiss stocks and bonds, preparing for their futures as industry leaders
Beyond Hospitality
A hospitality mindset prepares our students for success in hundreds of careers. Discover how three alumni put their skills to work and see where human-centric skills can take you.
The Art of the Mindful Job Search
There’s more to choosing a career path than salary or prestige. Discover what Swiss-based Mindfulness Expert and Integral Coach Robbie Felon has to say about using mindfulness to find the perfect job for you.
Our campus
Historic location. Future thinking
Our campus is located in naturally stunning and culturally vibrant downtown Montreux, surrounded by serene views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Spread between two buildings, the entire community is within walking distance, creating the close-knit connections and sense of belonging that are at the heart of HIM
Montreux
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We have built a global community of students, faculty, and alumni that shape the core of who we are. Our community comes from a multitude of cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. This is our community and these are their stories.
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Committed to your success
Topping the list
We are ranked among the top
7th
Best hospitality school in the world (QS Rankings)
5th
Hospitality school for employer reputation (QS Rankings)
9th
Hospitality school for academic reputation (QS Rankings)
Your future awaits