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Since 1962, Glion has set high standards for academic quality and hospitality excellence. From its legacy as a Swiss hotel school, Glion has evolved to become a premier higher education institution serving the constantly evolving hospitality and luxury industries. With campuses in both Switzerland and London, UK – two thriving hotspots for the luxury and hospitality industries – Glion continues to deliver premium, personalized education that will ensure you graduate ready to make a significant contribution to the industry.

Glion has been frequently recognized by industry professionals for its quality, winning Best Hospitality Management School in the World at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards in 2015. The following year, Glion collected the award for Best Innovation in an Academic Program.

Today, Glion is ranked among the global Top 10 institutions by subject area and is #3 in the world for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by subject, 2025). As the hospitality, luxury and experience sectors continue to evolve, so does Glion. The programs and specializations ensure you gain the skills, industry insight and hands-on experience you need to succeed in a vast range of areas, including luxury brand management, hotel development, travel and tourism, events and finance.

Studying at Glion is not just an enriching learning experience – it stays with you for life. As soon as you graduate, you become part of our global network of alumni. The Glion Alumni Association includes more than 18,000 alumni from over 150 countries, a community of highly-respected professionals continuing to promote Glion’s reputation for excellence.

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General Information

Curriculum
Bachelor, Master
Accreditation
NECHE – New England Commission of Higher Education, QAA – Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI)
Awards
  • Top 10 institution globally by subject area
  • World No3 for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by subject, 2025)
  • Best Hospitality Management School in the World (Worldwide Hospitality Awards, 2015)
Student Services
Student administration, Academic counselling, Cultural integration services
Internships
Mandatory

Facts & Figures

1962

Year of Foundation

18'000+

Number of Alumni

1600

Number of Students

100+

Number of Nationalities

France, China, Italy, Switzerland, Russian Federation

Top 5 Nationalities

15 to 1

Ratio Staff Per Student

Programs

Higher Education
Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Business
Higher Education
Bachelor’s in Luxury Business
Holiday Camps
Glion – Summer Program
Higher Education
Master of Science in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Higher Education
Master of Science in Luxury Management and Guest Experience
Higher Education
Master of Science in Hospitality Business Leadership
Higher Education
Semester Abroad

Campus

Bulle, Switzerland
Glion, Switzerland

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