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EHL Hospitality Business School
Lausanne, Switzerland
"A hospitality management school in Lausanne, founded in 1893"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
6 months
About EHL Hospitality Business School
EHL Hospitality Business School, originally the Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne, is a hospitality management school in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded more than 130 years ago. It is part of the EHL Group and of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), and is accredited by AACSB. It has about 2,400 students, around 59% of them international. It offers a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management in English or French, master's degrees in hospitality and an MBA. It is ranked first in the world for hospitality and leisure management by QS.
Rankings & Recognition
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Ranked #1 for Hospitality and Leisure Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
HES-SO (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland)
AACSB accredited
EHL Group
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with EHL Hospitality Business School's global standing for that metric.
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1893
Founded
2,388
Total Students
1,398 (59%)
International Students
123
Faculty
#1
QS Hospitality (2026)
Popular Programs
International Hospitality Management (BSc)
Hospitality Management (MSc)
Global Hospitality Business (MSc)
Application Details
Application Route
EHL online application
BSc Deadline (Sept 2027)
26 Feb 2027
BSc Deadline (Feb 2028)
30 Jun 2027
Minimum Age
18 at programme start
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic (BSc / MSc)
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7.0 (Speaking, Listening 7.0) |
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TOEFL iBT (1-6 scale)
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5.0 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced (BSc / MSc)
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Grade B / 173 |
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Duolingo (BSc / MSc)
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130 |
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French (French-taught BSc)
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DALF C1 |
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 220
Avg Scholarship
Need-based partial grants
Career Outcomes
6 months
Post-Study Work
15 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 123
International Staff — 61%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
EHL Campus Lausanne is a residential campus above Lake Geneva with on-campus housing for preparatory-year and bachelor students. The EHL Group also runs campuses in Passugg (Switzerland) and Singapore.
Campus Details
Lausanne
campus
2388
students
59%
international
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 16 to 25 C
Coldest (Jan): 1 to 5 C
Climate: Temperate oceanic
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: On-campus rooms
CHF 5
850-7
800 / semester
Dining
Dining: Training restaurants and prepaid F&B plan
Health & Wellness
Health: Compulsory Swiss health insurance
Activities & Clubs
Student committees
Sports
Industry events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
2,388
International Students
1,398 (59%)
Graduate Employment
96% (EHL)
Cost Deep-Dive
BSc total (international)
CHF 183,874
BSc total (Swiss / HES-SO)
CHF 77,308
BSc Preparatory Year
CHF 24,898
MSc Hospitality (int.)
CHF 44,800 total
Global Hospitality MSc
CHF 78,860
Security deposit
CHF 5,000 (refundable)
Intakes & Deadlines
The Bachelor of Science starts in September and February: the deadline is 26 February 2027 for the September 2027 intake and 30 June 2027 for February 2028, and EHL warns that a Swiss visa can take up to 3 months. The MSc in Hospitality Management starts in September; the Master in Global Hospitality Business starts in February and September. Non-EU/EFTA bachelor students must make an initial payment of CHF 18,000 for the visa.
Scholarships at EHL Hospitality Business School
3 scholarships available
All Levels
0% interest loan
EHL Foundation honorary loan
Bachelor's
US federal loans
US Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary exams with maths; IELTS 7.0 (C1)
Postgraduate
Hospitality/business bachelor's; IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 5 / Duolingo 130
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (BSc / MSc)
7.0 (Speaking, Listening 7.0)TOEFL iBT (1-6 scale)
Cambridge C1 Advanced (BSc / MSc)
Grade B / 173Duolingo (BSc / MSc)
French (French-taught BSc)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Secondary school diploma and transcripts (bachelor)
Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (master)
English language certificate
CV / motivation letter
Reference letter(s) (some programmes)
Proof of funds (visa)
Swiss health insurance (compulsory)
Admission essay (500-650 words, BSc)
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme page for academic entry requirements, English level and the application window for your intake.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application with transcripts, English certificate and the other required documents before the school's deadline.
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Receive admission
Wait for the evaluation (and interview where required) and receive the admission letter.
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Pay deposit or fees
Pay any confirmation deposit or first fee instalment requested by the school; non-EU students often need this for the visa.
5
Study visa
Non-EU/EFTA students apply for a national D visa at the Swiss embassy or consulate with the admission letter and proof of funds.
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Arrive and register
Register with the local commune after arrival to receive the B residence permit for study, then enrol.
Campus & Location
EHL Campus Lausanne is a residential campus above Lake Geneva with on-campus housing for preparatory-year and bachelor students. The EHL Group also runs campuses in Passugg (Switzerland) and Singapore.
Bachelor's
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EHL Hospitality Business School
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Bachelor's
International Hospitality Management (BSc)
Master's
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EHL Hospitality Business School
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Master's
Hospitality Management (MSc)
EHL Hospitality Business School
📍 Lausanne
Master's
Global Hospitality Business (MSc)
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