For the second year in a row, EHL has been ranked at the top position by QS World University Ranking for Hospitality and Leisure Management in 2020 and by CEO World ranking. EHL has also received the award for “best innovation in education” at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2019 for the Bachelor in International Hospitality Management program, following multi-campus study options and the entrepreneurial support provided to the students. This international distinction confirms the strong recognition of EHL by the hospitality industry.
With a confirmed Michelin Star in 2019 for the Berceau des Sens, our student-operated restaurant on campus, EHL continues to strive for innovation and excellence and remains committed to enhancing the learning and career opportunities for our students. Education and industry rankings recognize EHL on a regular basis.
Our reputation is built on the quality of our academic programs and accreditation, the success of our students, faculty and graduates, our commitment to research and innovation, and our close ties with industry leaders and companies.
Our students offer companies several major advantages as interns and new hires. Ready to work: they have the training and skills to work effectively in teams or independently - Culturally fluent: they come from more than 100 countries, and speak several languages - Excellent attitudes: they have the “can-do” attitude and interpersonal skills for hospitality.
EHL is the only Hospitality Management school in Switzerland to be recognized as a Swiss University of Applied Sciences and Arts and have American (NECHE) accreditation. Our degrees comply with the Bologna requirements using the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This accreditation ensures that your degree will be recognized by companies, institutions and government bodies worldwide. Our degree programs are known for instilling the right mix of industry know-how, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. That is why 96% of our graduates find relevant employment shortly after graduation and a large majority of our alumni are in a senior management position or higher role. Many EHL graduates also go on to start businesses in new, fast-growing areas of the hospitality industry.
Life at EHL is designed to take you out of your comfort zone and introduce you to new cultures and ways of thinking. In class, in sports, in extracurricular groups and on excursions, you will gain new perspectives from your classmates and learn to understand cultures from around the world.
As the first Swiss hotel school, we have more than a hundred years of experience in hospitality education and a reputation for excellence throughout the industry. As an EHL student, you will benefit from this strong background and recognition as you seek internships, employment and business development opportunities in the global industry. You will also have the support of EHL’s alumni network, the largest and most active professional network in the world of hospitality.