Founded in 1992, SHMS Swiss Hotel Management School offers a distinctive educational experience across its campuses in Caux and Leysin, Switzerland. The school is recognized as a top 4 hospitality school globally in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. Students at SHMS immerse themselves in hospitality education within stunning natural settings, including a former palace in Caux and a ski-resort in Leysin, promising an unforgettable live and study experience.
SHMS provides career-focused academic programs that blend traditional hospitality practices with modern technology and digital transformation. The school emphasizes a "learning by doing" approach, preparing students to become leaders and innovators in the hospitality industry. Offerings range from a Swiss Professional Degree (ES) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management to various Master of Arts and Master of Science programs, including specializations in Luxury Brand Management and an Online Master of Arts in Executive Hospitality Management. Postgraduate Diplomas are also available, such as the Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel, Resort, and Spa Management.
The future is bright for SHMS graduates, with 90% receiving more than one job offer before graduation. A significant 89% of alumni hold management positions or establish their own companies. While 71% work within the hospitality, tourism, and culinary sectors, 29% apply their skills in diverse fields like consultancy, education, finance, and healthcare. This demonstrates the broad applicability of a hospitality education from SHMS, equipping students with skills valued across various industries.
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.