Swiss Hotel Management School was inaugurated on 7 July 1902. It was built by the Swiss architect Eug&egrave;ne Jost on the Caux Mount. It is based at the Caux-Palace, which was the largest hotel during its time.

In 1992 The Swiss Hotel Management School was founded as a private hotel management school in Les Paccots. Later in 1995, it moved into the Caux Palace located above Montreux.

Facts

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	<li>SHMS was ranked in the top 4 institutions for hospitality management in the 2021 QS ranking.</li>
	<li>It has a Student strength of 2039 with 1554 Undergraduates and 485 Postgraduates students.</li>
	<li>SHMS is owned by the Swiss Education Group (SEG), an investment of Invision Private Equity AG. Envision invested in SEG in 2008</li>
	<li>In 2012 it was awarded The ʻBuffet de la Gare&rsquo; in Caux by the Swiss eduQua qualification.</li>
	<li>In 2004 it acquired the Mont-Blanc Palace and Belv&eacute;d&egrave;re hotel in Leysin and opened the Leysin campus.</li>
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About

<h3>On - Campus Accomdation</h3>

Unfortunately, the school doesn&#39;t provide any accommodation so you&#39;d have to look for off-campus accommodation.

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<h3>Off-campus facilities</h3>

The off-campus accommodation would have basic facilities like a bed, kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom etc. You can also go for a homestay as it is very affordable and you get to experience the local culture.

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Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food)

You can find vegan food at Leysin and some of the places you can visit to have delicious vegan meals are:-

<ul>
	<li>Restaurant La Calabre</li>
	<li>Auberge du Col de Soud</li>
	<li>Crazy Moose</li>
	<li>Mamma Lotta&#39;s</li>
</ul>

Accommodation

To get part-time job opportunities you can approach nearby businesses like cafe&#39;s, restaurants, factories, MNCs etc. You can also apply through online portals and get leads from local listings and classifieds.&nbsp;

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Campus

SHMS&#39;s academic programs combine practical and theoretical elements from all aspects of the hospitality industry with management skills. It develops students holistically and prepares them for senior international positions.

The campus of the school is equipped with modern facilities and the latest technology to aid students in their studies.&nbsp;

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Conclusion

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Faculty

The school does provide scholarship opportunities to help students in their college journey. Some of the scholarships offered by schools are:-

<ul>
	<li>Partner Scholarship - SHMS has academic partnerships with a selection of educational institutions at high school and graduate-level around the world.</li>
	<li>Merit-based Scholarship - To help new applicants continue with their outstanding performance the institute grants them merit-based scholarships. Merit-based scholarships are usually one-off scholarships applied to a particular semester.</li>
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Financial Aid

The school has two campuses. One in Caux and another in Leysin. Both have been built very well and offer facilities for both leisure and study.&nbsp; Some of the facilities offered are:-

<ul>
	<li>The computer lab</li>
	<li>Grand hall, theatre and Library</li>
	<li>Four seasons buffet and French restaurant</li>
	<li>Demonstration kitchen</li>
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Campus safety

The school has taken all the adequate steps to ensure safety at the campus like:-

<ul>
	<li>Installation of fire safety equipment.</li>
	<li>First aid availability in case of medical emergencies.</li>
</ul>

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Infrastructure

The local landscape of Leysin is diverse, as are its natural and cosmopolitan surroundings that often overlap. Through their craftsmanship and culinary skills, the Swiss are the famous creators of some of the best chocolate, cheese, and watches in the world.

Switzerland is a melting pot of cultures and integrates various neighboring countries&#39; traits, lending it its own distinguishable culture.&nbsp;

Important landmarks/places nearby

<ul>
	<li>Tobogganing Park</li>
	<li>T&Eacute;L&Eacute;CABINE LEYSIN - LA BERNEUSE</li>
	<li>Man&egrave;ge de Leysin</li>
	<li>Hefti Sports</li>
	<li>VIA FERRATA FROM TOWER D&rsquo;A&Iuml;</li>
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Crime rate

The crime rate in Switzerland is low with the Safety Index at 78.20. you&#39;d be pretty safe here and have nothing much to worry about.

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Location

The internships help the employers understand that you&#39;ve real-world experience of the skills you&#39;ve learnt. To get internships you can participate in company fares, job fares, or reach out to companies through platforms like LinkedIn.

Placements

The summers are comfortable in Leysin while the winters are partly cloudy year round, freezing and snowy. The temperature typically varies from 20&deg;F to 69&deg;F throughout the year.

Weather

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Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS): Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#50

Rank

CHF 30000

Cost of Living

CHF 43189

Tuition Fee

All Courses

Master of International Business in Hotel Management / Master of Arts in International Hotel Business Management

PG Dual Degree

Master of International Business in Hotel, Resort & Wellness Management

PG Degree/Masters

Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel & Events Management

PG Certificate/Diploma

Master of Science in International Hospitality Management

PG Degree/Masters

Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Operations Management

PG Certificate/Diploma

Bachelor in Hospitality and Event Management

UG Degree/Bachelors

Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS): Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#50

Rank

CHF 30000

Cost of Living

CHF 43189

Tuition Fee

All Courses

Master of International Business in Hotel Management / Master of Arts in International Hotel Business Management

PG Dual Degree

Master of International Business in Hotel, Resort & Wellness Management

PG Degree/Masters

Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel & Events Management

PG Certificate/Diploma

Master of Science in International Hospitality Management

PG Degree/Masters

Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Operations Management

PG Certificate/Diploma

Bachelor in Hospitality and Event Management

UG Degree/Bachelors

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