About HIM
About us
Home of specialized business & hospitality management
Shape your career with an education that blends the best of hospitality and business in dynamic Montreux, one of Switzerland’s most picturesque locations.
6th
Hospitality & Leisure Management school in the world
60+
nationalities spread across our campuses
100+
students enrolled per term
98%
of students believe they're making good contacts for the future
About us
For us, it is key to provide you with an education that not only blends the best of hospitality and business, but enables you to be agile, dynamic, and innovative — just like the wonderful world of hospitality!
Our modern curriculum is designed to ensure students are ahead of today’s trends, and covers topics including digitalization, artificial intelligence, and business sustainability. As a student, you are encouraged to be creative and innovative in everything you do. Your time at Hotel Institute Montreux will help you build a customer-centric mindset and improve your agility to give you that edge in business. Our curriculum is delivered by experienced faculty and guest lecturers who are experts in their respective fields. They bring their real-life experience to the classroom and are committed to being available to students. You will also learn from your fellow classmates joining you from all over the world to create a unique international environment. At the end of your journey, you will leave prepared not only for a career in hospitality, but in any industry, thanks to your acquired business acumen.
Our partners
Nurturing strong industry relationships
Key partnerships with industry leaders ensure that our programs remain relevant and reflect latest trends and insights. Our industry partners contribute to the creation of academic programs, hold guest lectures on campus, assign student projects, and host visits to their premises to provide students additional insights into real-life operations.
Our campus
Live and learn in the heart of the Swiss Riviera
On the shores of Lake Geneva, in the heart of the Swiss Riviera, Montreux offers stunning views of the Alps and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux. With a unique microclimate, the city has an undeniable Mediterranean flair and is rich in cultural events, including the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival. Montreux is the perfect starting point for exploring Lake Geneva, hiking in the nearby Alps, or speeding down a ski slope.
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Global leader in hospitality & business education
We are part of Swiss Education Group – an alliance of internationally-celebrated schools that specialize in hospitality, business, and culinary arts. As an HIM student, you’ll join a global community of students and alumni where you can share advice and uncover new opportunities. Our graduates go on to build successful careers across a wide range of industries, providing you with an invaluable network.
HIM's international reputation is a result of world-class academic programs combined with high-quality industry partnerships. The wide range of business knowledge developed gives access to an international career that ensures professional success.
Ulrika Björklund
HIM Dean
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