Glion Institute of Higher Education, founded in 1962 in Glion-sur-Montreux, Switzerland, is firmly established as a premier institution specializing in hospitality and luxury management. The institute offers an applied business education that combines academic rigor with hands-on practical skills and professional internships. This approach is designed to develop the soft skills essential for success in the modern global economy, preparing future leaders for international careers in both hospitality and luxury sectors.
Glion provides career-focused bachelor’s and master’s degrees, blending academic excellence with professional experience. The diverse programs span hospitality, luxury, finance, and innovation, catering to recent graduates, career-changers, and ambitious executives. For executives, flexible study options include Executive Master’s Degrees and specialized Executive Online Courses, featuring live and on-demand classes with direct faculty interaction. The Swiss campuses offer an unparalleled environment for hospitality education, featuring breathtaking views and five-star hospitality facilities.
Ranked #3 worldwide for Hospitality & Leisure Management (QS 2026) and #3 globally for Employer Reputation, Glion is dedicated to creating real outcomes for its students. The institution boasts a 98% graduate employment rate, supported by over 3600 industry partners. With a 15:1 student to faculty ratio, education is personalized and tailored, fostering a culturally diverse environment with over 100 nationalities on campus and more than 13 student-led clubs and societies. Graduates become part of an influential global network of over 17,500 industry professionals and entrepreneurs.
Across all programs, graduates face a hospitality industry mid-way through an AI transition: roughly 31% of entry-level task time is automatable today, while 84% of a graduate's output can be amplified by current AI tools. We break this down per program below.
