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Swiss Educational College
Weggis, Switzerland
"A private hospitality and management college on Lake Lucerne"
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About Swiss Educational College
Swiss Educational College (SEC) is a private hospitality and management college in Weggis, on Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland. It describes itself as a hospitality and management college serving mainly international students. Its programmes combine practical and theoretical lessons with paid internships. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, master's options with UK partner universities, and a culinary arts programme. Classes are taught in English, with four intakes a year.
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Accreditations & Memberships
University of Gloucestershire (dual degree partner)
University of Chichester (master partner)
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Key Facts
Weggis, Lake Lucerne
Location
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Intakes
CHF 24,000 / year
Tuition
English
Language
Popular Programs
Hospitality Management (BSc)
Hospitality Management (MSc)
Strategic Management
Marketing Intelligence
Culinary Arts & International Cuisine
Application Details
Application Route
Direct to college
Admission Interview
Mandatory
Admission Test
SEC test, score 60+
Intakes
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic (BSc)
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6.0 |
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SEC admission test (BSc)
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60+ |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
D visa + B permit (study)
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
Work permit (quota)
Financials
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Avg Scholarship
Merit and country-based
Career Outcomes
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Post-Study Work
15 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
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Campus & Location
SEC teaches on a single campus at Kantonsstrasse 85 in Weggis, a resort village on Lake Lucerne. Fees include full board, health insurance and study materials, and the programmes are built around guaranteed paid internships.
Campus Details
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campus (Weggis)
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 15 to 25 C
Coldest (Jan): -2 to 4 C
Climate: Temperate oceanic
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: On-campus
full board included in fees
Dining
Dining: Full board included in fees
Health & Wellness
Health: Mandatory Swiss health insurance (or approved student cover)
Activities & Clubs
Paid internships
Practical kitchen and service training
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - BSc Hospitality
CHF 24,000 / year
Included in fees
Board, health insurance, materials
Intakes & Deadlines
SEC has four intakes a year, in January, April, July and October. Applicants need an admission interview; for the bachelor's programme they also need IELTS 6.0 and a score of 60 or more on the college's own admission test. Students who need a Swiss visa should apply well ahead of the chosen intake.
Scholarships at Swiss Educational College
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma + SEC test & interview; IELTS 6.0
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree + interview; English proof
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (BSc)
SEC admission test (BSc)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Secondary school leaving certificate (bachelor)
Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript (master)
Academic transcripts with grading scale
English (or German / Italian / French) language certificate
CV and motivation letter
Certified translations if not in English, German, French or Italian
Letter of admission (visa)
Proof of sufficient funds (visa)
Swiss health insurance
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme page for entry requirements, language of instruction and the deadline for applicants who need a visa.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with transcripts, CV, motivation letter and language certificate, and pay the application fee.
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Receive admission
Wait for the admission decision and the official letter of admission from the institution.
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Study visa
Non-EU/EFTA applicants 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 residents office (commune) within 14 days of arrival to receive a B residence permit for study.
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Enrol and insure
Pay the semester or term fees, complete enrolment and take out Swiss health insurance within 3 months.
Campus & Location
SEC teaches on a single campus at Kantonsstrasse 85 in Weggis, a resort village on Lake Lucerne. Fees include full board, health insurance and study materials, and the programmes are built around guaranteed paid internships.
Bachelor's
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Swiss Educational College
📍 Weggis
Bachelor's
Hospitality Management (BSc)
Master's
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Swiss Educational College
📍 Weggis
Master's
Hospitality Management (MSc)
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