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How to apply

Three-step application process

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Apply online

  1. Register
  2. Check your email and create your password
  3. Login to complete your application and include the documents listed below; 
    • High-school or University transcript / diploma / certificate
    • Proof of English proficiency - TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent
    • Passport copy
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Motivation letter (500 words minimum)
    • Reference letters (if applicable)

Documents must be translated into English by an official translator. Copies are accepted, however original documents may be requested.

After you submit your application, we will send you a confirmation email that includes a link to pay your application fee (CHF 100).

Acceptance

  1. The admissions office will review your application. If you have met the requirements and have displayed motivation for the requested program, a provisional letter of acceptance will be sent. 
  2. To secure your enrolment the confirmation fee of CHF 3'000.- must be paid within 30 days and will be applied toward your first term fees. 
  3. Cancelation Insurance is included at of fee of CHF 310.- optional

Confirmation & visa application

  1. After your payment, you will receive your enrolment letter to apply for your visa (if applicable).*
  2. The remaining balance of the first term fees must be received six weeks before your start date. Any special room requests (first-come basis) can only be confirmed once full payment is received.

*For non-EU students, you will need apply for a student visa at the nearest Swiss Embassy or Consulate with your confirmation letter and proof of payment. The absolute decision is made by Swiss authorities and can take up to 12 weeks.

Requirements

What you need for each program

Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management

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Tuition & Fees

The fees and scholarships associated with our programs are provided here for informational purposes only. We reserve the right to modify these at any time. For payment plans and special conditions, please contact your official representative.

 

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Scholarship & Payment plans

Each scholarship has specific criteria and applications will be examined on a case by case basis. All scholarships are calculated on the tuition fees only and cannot be combined with other fee reductions. Limited scholarships are available every year.

Options available

Scholarship for Swiss citizens (or Swiss permit holders)
Partner Scholarship
Merit-based Scholarship
Payment Plans
Loans for EU Citizens
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Study abroad in Switzerland

At HIM Business School, we understand the power of international exposure and comprehensive learning. Our study abroad program isn’t just about textbooks and lectures; it’s a transformative adventure that equips you with a diverse set of skills and benefits that extend far beyond the classroom.

In today’s diverse industries and sectors, the demand for these skills is more pronounced than ever. Consequently, the competencies you cultivate here wield relevance regardless of your chosen career path.

Crafting your future with distinctive skills: 

  • Cross-cultural fluency 
  • Leadership and teamwork 
  • Analytical thinking 
  • Strategic planning and problem-solving 
  • Global perspective
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Direct Entry

Transfer your credits toward HIM

Experience Swiss hospitality and a world-class business education by transferring your credits to our top-ranked school. Benefit from personalized teaching, highly qualified faculty, and a global community of over 24'000 alumni. 

Our Direct Entry program makes it easy for students who have undertaken compatible vocational or university courses to continue their academic journey at our school. Candidates who have undertaken vocational or university courses compatible with the modules offered at Hotel Institute Montreux may apply to transfer their credits and shorten their academic progression. 

 We recognize previous studies towards diploma programs, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees. 

To apply for direct entry and credit transfer into your program of choice, please provide the following documents:

  • Curriculum vitae/resume 
  • Transcripts and diploma from previous education 

 

Next intakes

We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8-12 weeks between application and program start date.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management or Management

January 2025

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