Hotel Institute Montreux
Hotel Institute Montreux is considered one of the leading educational institutions in the field of hotel business and tourism and regularly takes worthy places in specialized ratings. The school is accredited by the Association of Hotel Schools of Switzerland, the European Association of Hotel Schools, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Students are given the opportunity to receive a double diploma - Swiss and American. Upon completion of the program, graduates find work in such hotel chains as Ritz, Mandarin Orientale, Four Seasons, Marriott, Kempinski, etc., as well as in UBS, Disney Parks, Booking.com.
Quick Facts
About University
Students at Hotel Institute Montreux follow curricula in finance, marketing, human resources and luxury management, developed in partnership with Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild, Montreux Jazz Festival, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Tag Heuer. What is unique about Hotel Institute Montreux is that 89% of Hotel Institute Montreux graduates become top managers or start their own business within 5 years.
Academic Programs
Taught in EnglishBachelor Program
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Immersion Foundation Program
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Intakes & Deadlines
Available intake periods for application
Winter 2025
Winter 2025
Fall 2025
Fall 2025
Winter 2026
Winter 2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Basic Requirements
3.4
English Language Level
5.5
55
45.4
95
Foundation
Basic Requirements
English Language Level
5.5
51
45.4
95
How to Enroll
Follow these steps to apply Hotel Institute Montreux
Explore Hotel Institute Montreux's programs and choose the one that's right for you
The first step is to familiarize yourself with the academic programs at Hotel Institute Montreux, the admission requirements, and assess your relevant qualifications. Choose a program and specialization that matches your interests, educational and career goals.
Familiarization with university deadlines and student visa processing times
Please check the start dates of the academic programs at Hotel Institute Montreux. If applicants require a student visa to Switzerland, the University strongly recommends that they apply for their studies at least 8-12 weeks before the start of their studies.
Preparation of documents required for admission
Prepare the necessary documents: diplomas, exam results, language tests, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, motivation essay, resume, international passport and other documents.
Filling out an application for study on the official website of the university
You can create an account on the website and fill out an application for training using this link: https://www.hotelinstitutemontreux.com/en/apply-hotel-institute-montreux/
Submitting an application for training and paying the entrance fee
Submit your application to study at Hotel Institute Montreux via your account on the university website. You will need to pay an application fee of CHF 100.
Application review by the University
After receiving your application and payment of the application fee, Hotel Institute Montreux will review your application within a week and make a decision. If you have met the admission requirements and demonstrated sufficient motivation to study, you will receive a notification of provisional admission by email.
Final admission to Hotel Institute Montreux
To confirm your enrolment, you must pay a registration reservation fee of CHF 3,000.00. The reservation fee must be paid within 30 days of receiving the notification of provisional enrolment. The registration reservation fee will be applied towards the first semester of tuition. If you decide to cancel your enrolment, the registration reservation fee will not be refunded. To avoid this, Hotel Institute Montreux offers the option of purchasing an optional cancellation insurance. The cancellation insurance fee costs CHF 300.00 and is not mandatory.
Applying for a student visa to Switzerland
After paying for your registration booking, you will receive an official confirmation of your registration for study by email. Once you have received your registration, you will need to start applying for a student visa to Switzerland. For students from non-EU countries, visa processing takes up to 12 weeks on average.
Preparing for your studies and booking accommodation at Hotel Institute Montreux
Once you have received your visa, you will need to pay the remaining amount for the first semester. Tuition fees must be paid no later than 6 weeks before classes start. Campus accommodation can only be booked once full payment has been received.
Cost of Study
Full breakdown of tuition and living costs
Campus Life
Facilities and student experience
• Student houses
World-class facility
• Cafes and restaurants on campuses
World-class facility
• The library
World-class facility