BHMS

PROFILE BHMS

locationSwiss

Ranked #=32

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 (Hospitality and Leisure Management), as listed by QS Top Universities.

Ranked #16 globally

Employer Reputation (stated by BHMS, referencing QS University Rankings context).

Rated 5 Star institution

stated by BHMS, QS Stars context

Established in 1998

Year of Establishment

BHMS Business and Hotel Management School is a private hospitality, business, and culinary school in Lucerne, Switzerland, founded in 1998. It offers vocational style programmes and degree pathways from certificates and diplomas to bachelor’s and postgraduate qualifications, with multiple intakes across the year and a study structure that combines academic semesters with internships. Its all inclusive fee model is designed to bundle tuition with accommodation and meals during academic terms, which can simplify budgeting for international students.

ACHIEVEMENTS

BHMS highlights a career focused model that combines classroom study with applied learning through internships, and it publishes an academic calendar with multiple intakes each year to support flexible starts. It also states quality assurance and external recognition through Swiss quality certification and named academic or programme accreditations, alongside degree pathways that can include a dual degree model with a UK partner institution for certain programmes.

  1. Eight intakes across the year for many programmes, with academic semesters followed by internship based applied learning.
  2. Published quality and accreditation statements including eduQua certification and accreditation by Robert Gordon University and the American Culinary Federation.
  3. Dual degree pathway stated for some programmes with Robert Gordon University (United Kingdom) in public programme descriptions.

FACILITIES

BHMS facilities are centred around two main Lucerne campuses, with additional nearby academic buildings. Facilities commonly referenced by BHMS include classrooms and auditoriums, libraries and academic support spaces, professional kitchens for culinary training, dining and training restaurants, student social and study spaces, and practical student services such as reception and laundry. Both main campuses are within walking distance of each other, and BHMS also references additional classroom sites near City Campus.

  1. Lakeside Campus
  2. Four classrooms and an auditorium
  3. Library and academic support (CASA)
  4. Professional grade kitchens
  5. Banquet hall and fine dining restaurant space
  6. Lakeside Bar (student run)
  7. Student lounge
  8. Student kitchen
  9. Reception
  10. Laundry facilities

LOCATION

City Campus and administrative offices

Gütschstrasse 2-6, CH-6003 Lucerne, Switzerland

Lakeside Campus

Löwenstrasse 16, CH-6003 Lucerne, Switzerland

Campus Zürich

Vulkanstrasse 106, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

Programmes

List of all diploma programmes

  1. Swiss Diploma in Pastry, Chocolate, and Bakery
  2. Higher Diploma in Pastry, Chocolate, and Bakery

List of all certificate programmes

  1. Certificate programmes in Culinary Arts
  2. Certificate programmes in Pastry, Chocolate, and Bakery

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. BA in Global Business Management
  2. BA in Hotel and Hospitality Management
  3. BA Culinary Arts
  4. BA Pastry, Chocolate, and Bakery

List of all programmes

  1. Graduate Certificate in International Hospitality Business Management
  2. Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts
  4. MSc in Global Business Management
  5. MSc in International Hospitality Business Management
  6. MSc in International Tourism Management
  7. MSc in Culinary Entrepreneurship
  8. MBA with specialisation

List of all programmes

  1. Preparatory English Programme

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

CHF 1,000

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

CHF 20,400 to CHF 38,000 per year

CHF 37,500 to CHF 40,000 per year

CHF 20,900 to CHF 57,000 per programme

Living Cost

Approximately CHF 1,000 per month during an academic semester if you use BHMS living expense figures for shared standard accommodation and meals

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Student accommodation at City Campus and Lakeside Campus

BHMS states that accommodation is provided through its Lucerne campuses, with shared rooms included in standard fees and optional upgrades for more privacy depending on availability. BHMS also describes shared apartment style rooms and studio options, with some room types requiring an additional surcharge.

  1. Shared standard accommodation included in fees, typically in 2 to 4 bed or 3 to 4 bed shared apartments depending on campus.
  2. Studio Standard option at Lakeside Campus with a stated surcharge of CHF 6,600.
  3. Examples of published accommodation pricing references in the BHMS fees document include shared and studio categories with different occupancy levels and optional meals line items.