César Ritz Colleges Switzerland

Turn your ambition into leadership

Develop the business, leadership, entrepreneurial and technology skills to transform hospitality organizations, lead international teams or create your own company.

#5 worldwide in 2026 | 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio | 40% of alumni in C-suite positions | 35% have founded businesses | 98% find employment after graduation

If you want to build an international career, lead teams, transform businesses or create your own company, César Ritz Colleges Switzerland can help you turn that ambition into action. Inspired by the pioneering spirit of César Ritz, the school combines Swiss hospitality education with leadership, entrepreneurship, business strategy, technology and practical experience. You will develop the skills to understand customers, manage operations, identify opportunities and lead confidently in hospitality and other service-focused industries.

Founded in 1982, César Ritz Colleges is ranked fifth worldwide for Hospitality and Leisure Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. It is also accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.

Develop the mindset to lead

At César Ritz Colleges, leadership is not simply a subject you study or a position you may hold in the future. It is a mindset you develop through experience, collaboration and action.
The school’s educational philosophy, Rethink. Refine. Realize., encourages you to challenge assumptions, explore new perspectives, strengthen your ideas through feedback and turn them into meaningful projects.
Your studies will bring together hospitality, leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, technology and business strategy. Through discussions, collaborative assignments and practical business challenges, you will learn to evaluate opportunities, communicate your ideas and make informed decisions.
Small classes and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1 give you more opportunities to participate, collaborate with classmates and receive personalized guidance.

Learn through professional experience

Bachelor’s students complete two international internships, allowing you to apply what you have learned, explore different career paths and build a professional network before graduating.
While approximately 75% of internships take place in hotels, other students gain experience in restaurants, health and wellbeing, finance, consumer goods, logistics and related industries. Around 46% take place in Switzerland and 54% internationally.
Eligible students may also pursue Management-in-Training opportunities, providing early exposure to management responsibilities.
Dedicated career coaches will help you define your objectives, identify opportunities, prepare your CV and strengthen your interview and networking skills.

You will also benefit from the International Recruitment Forum, held twice a year by Swiss Education Group. The event connects students with recruiters from more than 100 companies across hospitality, luxury, events, retail, banking, aviation, cruise lines and other industries.

Prepare for an executive or entrepreneurial career

A hospitality business education can prepare you for opportunities far beyond hotels and resorts. Business knowledge, customer understanding, operational experience and leadership skills can support careers in luxury, events, consulting, entrepreneurship and other experience-focused industries.

• 40% of alumni hold C-suite positions
• 35% of alumni have founded businesses
• 23% of students are accepted into Management-in-Training programmes while studying
• 98% of students find employment after graduation

After graduating, you will join approximately 12,500 César Ritz Colleges alumni and the wider Swiss Education Group professional network.

Choose the programme that matches your ambition

César Ritz Colleges offers bith undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Business Management: Build expertise in hospitality operations, business, finance, marketing, leadership and luxury-establishment management. The programme includes specialization electives, two internships and opportunities to explore fields such as events, marketing, luxury and travel.

• Bachelor of Science in Applied AI for Hospitality Business Management: Specialize in the application of artificial intelligence, data and automation to hospitality operations, customer experience, business decision-making and organizational transformation. The programme maintains a strong focus on ethical decisions, human judgement, empathy and creativity. The programme is new and its first intake will be October 2027.

• Master of Science in Leadership: Develop advanced capabilities in organizational leadership, corporate finance, strategic marketing, change and innovation, ethics, global strategy and boardroom negotiation. Students choose a specialization aligned with their professional ambitions, including Hospitality and Tourism, alongside opportunities for applied leadership, a capstone project, start-up acceleration or an optional internship.

The programmes are designed to help you progress from business fundamentals to professional experience, strategic projects and leadership responsibilities.

Study in the Swiss Alps

You will study at the Brig campus, surrounded by the Swiss Alps and close to the birthplace of César Ritz.
Brig combines the atmosphere of a historic Swiss town with an international student community. Student life includes clubs, leadership opportunities, masterclasses, events and community activities.

Whether you want to manage an international organization, transform a hospitality business, use technology to improve customer experiences or launch your own company, César Ritz Colleges provides the knowledge, experience and network to help you take the next step.

Rethink possibilities. Refine your ideas. Realize your potential.