Hotel institute Montreux

PROFILE HOTEL INSTITUTE MONTREUX

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Ranked #7

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Hospitality and Leisure Management, institution listing for HIM Business School in Montreux.

Ranked #6

QS World University Rankings 2024 by Subject for Hospitality and Leisure Management, shown in the HIM brochure (QS World University Rankings 2024).

Ranked #6

for employer reputation in QS World University Rankings 2024 by Subject for Hospitality and Leisure Management, shown in the HIM brochure.

Hotel Institute Montreux, now branded as HIM Business School, is a private business school in Montreux, Switzerland that delivers a Swiss hospitality rooted business education focused on customer centric skills. It offers a three year Bachelor of Business Administration delivered in partnership with Northwood University in the United States, plus short format options such as Study Abroad and foundation style preparation programs for international students. Key benefits highlighted by the school include multiple internships for real work experience, an international campus community, and modern learning facilities with student accommodation integrated into campus life.

ACHIEVEMENTS

HIM highlights outcomes and recognition tied to industry readiness, including multiple internships within the bachelor structure, international exposure, and external quality recognition through memberships and accreditations. It also positions its student experience around a highly international campus community and employability oriented learning.

  1. Three internships embedded in the three year BBA structure, designed to build professional experience before graduation.
  2. Membership recognition by THE ICE following its Standards of Excellence evaluation, described by the school as global accreditation recognition and membership.
  3. HIM stated as a full member of EFMD, with described student benefits such as networking, research, and international projects.

FACILITIES

HIM’s Montreux campus is described as an urban campus spread across four buildings in downtown Montreux, renovated to provide modern learning facilities and accommodation. Facilities emphasize classroom learning spaces and student life areas for study, dining, and leisure. Amenities also include fitness and practical services that support day to day living on campus.

  1. Hotel Europe terrace, in Montreux Campus
  2. Hotel Europe garden, in Montreux Campus
  3. Gate 85 cafeteria, in Montreux Campus
  4. Starbucks self service, in Montreux Campus
  5. Student lounge, in Montreux Campus
  6. Business club, in Montreux Campus
  7. Library, in Montreux Campus
  8. Léman terrace, in Montreux Campus
  9. Music room, in Montreux Campus
  10. Fitness center, in Montreux Campus
  11. Sport facilities, in Montreux Campus
  12. Storage, in Montreux Campus
  13. Laundry room, in Montreux Campus
  14. Dry cleaning service, in Montreux Campus

LOCATION

Montreux Campus

Montreux, Avenue des Alpes 15, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

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

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

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

IELTS: 5.5

POST GRADUATE

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

IELTS: NA

Programmes

List of Pre-University Program

  1. English Foundation Program

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management or Management

List of other programmes

  1. Study abroad (11 weeks, 22 weeks, or 22 weeks plus internship option)

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

CHF 150

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

118,900 CHF per year

NA

Living Cost

Approximately CHF 500 per month for typical out of pocket personal expenses

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Student rooms, Montreux Campus

HIM describes modern rooms designed for comfort and privacy, with double standard rooms included in the fees and upgrade options available. Room types include double and single options, with private bathrooms and individual study space mentioned.

  1. Double standard room, included in fees (2 single beds, 2 safes, 2 desks and chairs, 2 wardrobes, private bathroom)
  2. Double deluxe room, additional charge (large size, lake view mentioned, 2 single beds, 2 safes, 2 desks and chairs, 2 wardrobes, private bathroom)
  3. Single standard room, additional charge (single bed, safe, desk and chair, wardrobe, private bathroom)
  4. Single deluxe room, additional charge (large size, single bed, safe, desk and chair, wardrobe, private bathroom)