Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)

At SHMS, part of Swiss Education Group, students learn the tradition of Swiss hospitality in an authentic environment. More than 80 different nationalities of students are found in the two campuses that offer an excellent learning environment, which is based on the tradition of Swiss hospitality. Campus Caux Palace offers views of the Swiss Riviera and Leysin campus is housed in two former hotels of applicable Swiss.

SHMS offers an interesting range of programs founded on Swiss traditions internationally recognized that focus on trends and global business strategy and operational management. Here students gain practical experience through the institution facilities which include a restaurant open to the public, a spa with a section of the public, a culinary arts studio and gallery events. These facilities are designed to reproduce real life situations and to ensure that graduates are competitive in the labor market.

Swiss Education Group offers training in hospitality at the highest level in Switzerland in the 7 camps that house more than 6,500 students. Educational values ​​of the group is based on the excellent Swiss hospitality tradition and focuses on the practical aspects of hotel management. This philosophy is applied equally in all schools of the group:

• César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
• Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
• Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM)
• School of Hotel Management (IHTTI)
• Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)

Why choose SEG?

1. The unique combination of top academic programs accredited by universities in UK and USA
2. Practical balance between academic and practical experience
3. Specific programs developed and offered in partnership with leading partners in the hotel industry
4. Practice and employment opportunities offered through International Forum Recuitement
5. Significant exposure to partnerships with key stakeholders in the industry
6. Extended alumni network, connecting up to 20 000 graduates worldwide
7. The exceptional quality of life, including social and sports activities, locally and internationally 
8. Cultural diversity

Every semester, Swiss Education Group organizes International Recruitment Forum, an event dedicated exclusively to SEG students,  within which you have the opportunity to meet leaders in hospitality. At the previous edition of the exclusive job fair attended 180 recruiters and there were over 2,700 interviews over two days after which students have obtained a full time position, management, internships, training for management positions or training within corporations. Over 60 companies will provide access to jobs in hotel groups or luxury hotels, catering and event management companies, airlines or amusement parks. Participating worldwide employers highlight the reputation and recognition of which SEG students and graduates enjoy. All students who choose a graduate program license over 3 years have two internships at international level. These internships are a fundamental part of the academic program offering students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment.

Swiss Education Group has partnerships with the largest hotel chains in the world, where tis students do their internships during studies. Also, universities support the continued development of these fields worldwide, and young people who want to study at one of the universities of the group and their parents manage or own at least one hotel unit can receive 20% discount off all tuition. Also, a 10% discount applies to young people whose parents manage or own a business in hospitality (restaurants, travel agencies, small hotels, casinos, etc.). For more information, talk to an IntegralEdu consultant.

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