Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, founded in 1954 in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, stands as a prominent institution in hospitality management. The school is recognized as a leading hospitality school, holding the No. 2 position in the QS World University Rankings by Subject in Hospitality & Leisure Management for 2026. This esteemed ranking is complemented by a 5-star overall QS Stars rating for 2026, underscoring its commitment to excellence in education. Les Roches is distinguished by its dual accreditation, possessing both Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) status as a University of Applied Sciences Institute and accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
The academic offerings at Les Roches are designed to provide a comprehensive and career-focused education. Programs include Bachelor’s degrees that combine practical skills, business knowledge, and a year of work experience, serving as a launchpad for careers. For recent graduates, Master’s degrees offer applied business courses and professional internships. The school also provides an MBA in Global Hospitality Management, aimed at accelerating the careers of ambitious hospitality professionals. Furthermore, Executive Education and Advanced Studies programs cater to non-graduate professionals and those with prior experience, offering specialized career development up to Master’s level. Les Roches also offers online learning options, providing self-paced, on-demand education to accommodate busy hospitality professionals.
The institution's strong industry connections and focus on graduate success are evident in its impressive employment statistics, with 94% of job-seeking graduates securing immediate employment. Leading companies actively recruit from Les Roches, highlighting the quality and preparedness of its graduates. The school maintains campuses in Crans-Montana, Switzerland; Marbella, Spain; and Abu Dhabi, UAE, offering diverse learning environments. Les Roches emphasizes a unique and special educational experience, inviting prospective students to explore its offerings and campus life.
Across all programs, graduates face a hospitality industry mid-way through an AI transition: roughly 34% of entry-level task time is automatable today, while 82% of a graduate's output can be amplified by current AI tools. We break this down per program below.
