César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is one of the world’s leading hospitality educational establishments, offering a truly unique opportunity for you to embark on a successful career in tourism and hotel management. César Ritz graduates are industry professionals and leaders who exceed customer and employer expectations through their persistent dedication to excellence. Based on this philosophy of excellence, César Ritz has developed the unique concept of the Leadership Programme to prepare you for success.

In the Leadership Programme you learn, develop and effectively apply the technical and business skills needed, as well as the attitudes and standards that make César Ritz graduates successful. The Leadership Programme runs throughout the entire course, requiring you to achieve specified outcomes through seminars and community service activities. Therefore, a personal advisor will work with you throughout your journey to help you achieve your ambitions.

César Ritz Colleges is a member of SEG, Swiss Education Group, a network of Switzerland’s leading hotel and hospitality management schools. A recent survey of international hospitality recruiters has ranked the SEG schools among the Top 10 in the world.

Campuses

César Ritz Colleges is a school with three great campuses located throughout Switzerland, the birthplace of hospitality. The campuses allow you to discover both the French and the German parts of Switzerland. At César Ritz Colleges Switzerland this internationalism begins on campus, where over 60 nationalities are represented.

Le Bouveret Campus – on the shores of Lake Geneva: The Professional Centre César Ritz, is situated in a small Frenchspeaking town and summer resort called Le Bouveret lying conveniently near the major city of Geneva and important towns of Montreux and Lausanne.

Brig Campus – at the foot of the Matterhorn: The University Centre César Ritz is situated in the town of Brig-Glis, the largest German-speaking town in the Valais region, with famous ski resorts such as Zermatt and Saas-Fee on its doorstep.

Lucerne Campus – in central Switzerland: The César Ritz Campus is located in the heart of the city of Lucerne in the magnificent ‘Union’ building that was built in the 1900s and that underwent major renovations to welcome students in modern facilities. Lucerne is located on the shores of Lake Lucerne, only 45 minutes away from Zurich by train or by car. Lucerne is a world-renowned tourism destination, known for its culture and modern convention centre.

International Recruitment Forum (IRF)

The International Recruitment Forum (IRF) is held twice a year at the Montreux Music & Convention Center, where its role is to link hospitality students and the industry. With over 50 companies represented and around 2,000 students from all the Swiss Education Group schools, this event is the perfect opportunity to develop your career.

As a César Ritz student, you’ll have the opportunity to attend to look for internship opportunities or secure graduate positions, but also to network with the industry or attend the presentations. Whether you are looking to build your career working in hotels, resorts, cruise ships or even airlines, there are opportunities for you at the IRF. The event welcomes companies operating in many different sectors offering possibilities all over the world.

Post Graduate Courses

• Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management (33 weeks with optional six-month paid internship)
• Master of Arts in International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management (44 weeks with optional six-month paid internship)
• Master of Science in International Hospitality Management (44 weeks with optional six-month paid internship)

Eligibility: Please check the relevant program page.

Undergraduate Courses

• Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel & Tourism Management (Approximately 2.5 years with two six-month paid internships)
• Bachelor of International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management (Approximately 3 years with two six-month paid internships)

Eligibility:  Please check the relevant program page.