Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) is a private hospitality management school in Leysin, Switzerland. It is ranked the second-best hospitality school in the world, according to the QS rankings for 2024. It is also ranked third worldwide for employer reputation in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for Hospitality & Leisure Management in 2023. Moreover, SHMS is a fully accredited member of the International Center of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE).
With over 100 different nationalities represented in the student body, SHMS offers you a multicultural experience. You can engage in various events and activities, including photography competitions, culturally themed celebrations, and tours of local points of interest such as Chillon Castle and the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces. You can also attend regular events such as the International Day in Caux and the World of Hospitality in Leysin.
Swiss Hotel Management School provides accommodation on campus. SHMS provides a double standard room and meals as part of the accommodation. The rooms are located in the Mont-Blanc building and the Belvédere building on the campus. You also get access to a fully-equipped gym, Club Maxx campus bar, spas, and other facilities.
Sports You can enjoy a variety of sports, including volleyball, basketball, badminton, and football at SHMS In colder seasons, you can go skiing, ice skating, and enjoy other mountain winter sports. In warmer seasons, you can join student excursions to go hiking, swimming, or paddle boarding. Laboratory As a hotel management school, SHMS does not have a laboratory. Instead, it houses Concept Labs at the Leysin campus. This is a space where you can experiment with new food and beverage concepts. You’ll be given a budget, an open space, and a kitchen to explore new dining experiences.