Bachelor's
Varies
Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland
Brig, Switzerland
"A Swiss-accredited hospitality business school in Brig"
At a Glance
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
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PSW VISA
6 months
About Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland
Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland is a private hospitality business school founded in 1982 and part of the Swiss Education Group. Since 2025 it is based on a single campus in Brig, in the canton of Valais. It is institutionally accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council as a university of applied sciences institute and awards Swiss-accredited BSc and MSc degrees. Its bachelor's programmes include two paid international internships. It reports about 12,500 alumni worldwide.
Rankings & Recognition
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Ranked 5th for Hospitality and Leisure Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (as stated by the college).
Accreditations & Memberships
Swiss Education Group
THE-ICE
UN Tourism TedQual
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1982
Founded
Brig (Valais)
Campus
approx. 12,500
Alumni
Swiss Accreditation Council
Accreditation
2 paid (BSc)
Internships
Popular Programs
Hospitality Business Management
Applied AI for Hospitality
Leadership
Industry Immersion Year
English Foundation
Application Details
Application Fee
CHF 150
Confirmation Deposit
CHF 3,000
Security Deposit
CHF 2,000 (refundable)
Visa Processing
8-12 weeks
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic (BSc)
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5.5 (no band below 4.5) |
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TOEFL (BSc, 1-6 scale)
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4.0 (no part below 3.5) |
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IELTS Academic (MSc)
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6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
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TOEFL (MSc, 1-6 scale)
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4.5 (no part below 4.0) |
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Duolingo
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Equivalent accepted |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
D visa + B permit (study)
Post-Study Work
6 months (job-seeking)
Green Card Pathway
Work permit (quota)
Financials
Application Fee
CHF 150
Avg Scholarship
Merit-based (varies)
Career Outcomes
6 months
Post-Study Work
15 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Cesar Ritz Colleges teaches on one campus in Brig, in the Swiss Alps between Milan and Zurich, about 20 minutes from Cesar Ritz's birthplace. Students live on campus in single deluxe rooms included in the fees.
Campus Details
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campus
Brig
(Valais)
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 15 to 27 C
Coldest (Jan): -3 to 5 C
Climate: Temperate oceanic
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Single deluxe room on campus (in fees)
Dining
Dining: Weekday lunch and dinner included
Health & Wellness
Health: Insurance included during terms
Activities & Clubs
Sports facilities
career services
alpine setting
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
BSc (10 terms, all-in)
CHF 163,200 total
BSc tuition only
CHF 83,700 total
MSc Leadership (all-in)
CHF 63,100 total
MSc tuition only
CHF 35,500 total
Security deposit
CHF 2,000 (refundable)
Intakes & Deadlines
The BSc in Hospitality Business Management starts in January, July and October 2027, and the BSc in Applied AI for Hospitality Business Management in October 2027. The MSc in Leadership starts in April and October 2027. The college recommends allowing 8-12 weeks for visa processing; the remaining first-term balance is due six weeks before the start date.
Scholarships at Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland
3 scholarships available
All Levels
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Partner institution scholarship
All Levels
2% of fees
Early bird discount
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Completed secondary school; IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 4.0 / Duolingo
Postgraduate
Bachelor's (business or related); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 4.5
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (BSc)
5.5 (no band below 4.5)TOEFL (BSc, 1-6 scale)
4.0 (no part below 3.5)IELTS Academic (MSc)
6.0 (no band below 5.5)TOEFL (MSc, 1-6 scale)
4.5 (no part below 4.0)Duolingo
Equivalent acceptedRequired Documents
Passport copy
Secondary school diploma and transcripts (bachelor)
Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (master)
English (or French) language certificate
CV and motivation letter
Reference letters (where required)
Certified translations of non-English documents
Proof of funds (visa)
Swiss health insurance (or school plan)
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme page for entry requirements, language level, intakes and fees.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with transcripts, passport copy, language certificate and the application fee.
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Receive admission
Wait for the admission decision and the official letter of acceptance from the institution.
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Pay deposit / confirm
Confirm your place by the stated deadline, paying any confirmation deposit or first-term fees.
5
Apply for a D visa
Non-EU/EFTA students apply for a national D visa at the Swiss embassy or consulate with proof of funds.
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Arrive and register
Register with the commune within 14 days of arrival to receive a B residence permit for study.
Campus & Location
Cesar Ritz Colleges teaches on one campus in Brig, in the Swiss Alps between Milan and Zurich, about 20 minutes from Cesar Ritz's birthplace. Students live on campus in single deluxe rooms included in the fees.
Bachelor's
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📍 Brig
Bachelor's
BSc Hospitality Business Management
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📍 Brig
Master's
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📍 Brig
Master's
MSc in Leadership
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