LES ROCHES GLOBAL HOSPITALITY EDUCATION

Country: Switzerland

Website: http://www.lesroches.edu/

Founded in 1954, Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is a private institution representing a global network of campuses in Switzerland, Spain (Les Roches Marbella), the US and China. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of hospitality management, luxury tourism, event management and the broader service sector. Les Roches’ mission is to prepare passionate leaders with the global outlook, entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mind-set to lead and transform the hospitality sector. Accredited at the university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC), Les Roches has been ranked number 4 of the world’s top institutions for Hospitality and Leisure Management, and number 2 worldwide for employer reputation by “QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017.” 

Students at Les Roches receive instruction in English and gain business and leadership skills through a dynamic curriculum that blends rigorous academics with experiential learning. Classroom learning is enhanced by interaction with innovative companies and industry leaders, and students are challenged to find solutions to real-world business challenges and develop their entrepreneurial abilities. Immersive learning experiences (industry visits, hospitality forums and competitions, and student-led events on campus) provide a platform for students to gain industry exposure and take a proactive role in their own education.

Global internship opportunities at top hotel chains and hospitality establishments are built into the curriculum providing students with valuable work experience. With transfer opportunities across five world hospitality hubs, students from more than 120 nationalities and over 12,000 Alumni in 130 countries, Les Roches offers a truly global perspective on hospitality management education.