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César Ritz Colleges Switzerland

Higher education centre, Graduate school in Brig, Switzerland

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is a hospitality business school founded in 1982 and part of Swiss Education Group. According to the school, it is a University of Applied Sciences Institute accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council, and it ranks 5th among hospitality schools in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. Its campus is in Brig, in the Swiss Alps, between Milan and Zurich and 20 minutes from the birthplace of César Ritz.

  • Bachelor of Science in Applied AI for Hospitality Business Management (4 years, full time)
  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Business Management
  • Master of Science in Leadership (15 months, full time)
  • English Foundation Program and WSET Wine Certificate
  • Semester abroad and direct entry with credit transfer

The BSc in Hospitality Business Management and the MSc in Leadership are Swiss-accredited degrees. Students complete two paid international internships, the student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1, and the student body and faculty represent more than 60 nationalities. The Brig campus offers independent-living accommodation. Students from outside the EU apply for a Swiss student visa with the school's enrolment letter.

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Programmes

  • Bachelor of Science in Applied AI for Hospitality Business Management (4 years, full time)
  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Business Management (intakes in January and July)
  • English Foundation Program, to reach the required level of English before the degree
  • WSET Wine Certificate
  • Semester Abroad (6 months) for students from other hospitality or business schools
  • Direct entry with transfer of credits from compatible vocational or university courses

Bachelor's students complete two paid international internships.

Graduate programmes

The Master of Science in Leadership is a 15-month full-time programme and one of the school's two Swiss-accredited degrees. Its intake is in April. Previous postgraduate studies can be recognised through direct entry and credit transfer.

Admission

Applications are made online with these documents, translated into English by an official translator:

  • High-school or university transcript, diploma or certificate
  • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent)
  • Passport copy
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter of at least 500 words
  • Reference letters, if applicable

Applicants who meet the requirements receive a provisional letter of acceptance. Students who need a visa should allow 8 to 12 weeks between application and start date.

Language requirements

Minimum TOEFL score of 500 points, or equivalent English level qualification.

Fees

You will find detailed information about our fees on our website.

Scholarships and financial aid

  • Scholarships for holders of a Swiss passport or a Swiss C or B permit
  • Partner scholarships for applicants from partner schools and universities
  • Merit-based scholarships, usually one-off for a particular term
  • Payment plans, subject to an administration fee per term
  • FINS student loans for EU citizens, up to EUR 25,000

Scholarships apply to tuition fees only, cannot be combined with other reductions and are limited each year (first come, first served).

Housing

The campus in Brig offers independent-living accommodation. Special room requests are handled on a first-come basis and can only be confirmed once the first-term fees have been paid in full.

Services and activities

There are excellent opportunities to participate in social and sporting activities throughout Switzerland and Europe. Many of these activities are organized by the Student Committee, which is elected each term by the student body. Social activities provide you an opportunity to get to know your fellow students away from the campus environment and can often develop your professional knowledge. The Student Committee organizes events such as the weekly theme nights and excursions to tourist attractions, visits to famous cities, exhibitions and industry trade shows in Switzerland and beyond.

Accreditation

Swiss Hotel School Association (ASEH)

EduQua

World Tourism Organization

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Subjects taught

  • Business
    • Business Administration
  • Hospitality, Leisure, Tourism and Travel
    • Hotel Management
    • Tourism Management

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