Glion Institute of Higher Education

Overview

Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE), in Switzerland, is a university-level institution that has been ranked among the top hospitality schools in the world for an international career.* GIHE offers a range of business degrees for hospitality, tourism and service industries management.

Academic Quality and Programs

With accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) of the USA and innovative courses, GIHE will prepare you for a dynamic international career. In our undergraduate programs, you’ll build professional skills through hands-on learning and internships and take applied management courses, so that in only 3.5 years, you gain one year of experience and the business skills you need to jump right into your new career.

If you already have a degree or work experience, then consider our graduate programs. These programs are adapted for hospitality professionals, working executives and career changers with a choice of MBA, Online MBA or postgraduate courses.

Industry connections

Glion maintains close ties with the top hospitality companies with 30-40 company visits per semester, 4-5 offers per student for internship and career placement, and 80% of graduates already have a contract or multiple offers (2011 data).

Exceptional Student Life

Our diverse student body of more than 90 nationalities and high quality of student-life creates an international university setting where students have access to extensive sports and activities on two modern residential campuses, Glion campus above Montreux and Bulle in the touristic Gruyère region.

If you have a passion for hotels & restaurants, travelling, people and discovering new cultures, then let us help you find your professional place in the dynamic world of hospitality management, request a brochure via our contact form.

* “In a global survey of 5-star hotel hiring managers, Glion was ranked number 2 among all international hospitality management schools for an international career. Statistically, three institutes occupy this ranking position.” (TNS Global Survey, September 2010)

Basic TOEFL/IELTS

The language of instruction is English, therefore students must present one of the following English language tests* issued within the last year:
- TOEFL: minimum score 500 or 61 for the internet based test. The TOEFL testing code number for Glion Institute of Higher Education is 7337.

- Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): min Grade C

- I.E.L.T.S. minimum of 5.0 in all 4 sub-components

* If English is your mother tongue, or if you have spent 3 years in an English-taught school you will not need an English certificate. All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission.

English Language Support

N/A

Distance Learning

N/A

Accommodation

Glion has two residential campuses in French-speaking Switzerland. The campuses offer modern student accommodations in dormitories and apartment-style buildings.

Price Range of Accommodation

Approximately 9,000-10,000 CHF per academic semester

Finance and Scholarships

As a private institute, GIHE does not receive public funding for financial aid. However, the school does provide payment plans and some scholarships are available to help motivated young people to study at our institution. Eligibility for a scholarship is examined on a case-by-case basis for those students who have submitted a complete application.