Glion Institute of Higher Education London

• Glion Institute of Higher Education London is based in 2013;
• Location: London, UK;
• Total number of students: 1700.

The University of Glion Institute of Higher Education London was opened in 2013 to provide students from all over the world with a prestigious Swiss education in one of the largest, brightest and most distinctive cities in the world. London - the financial, cultural and tourist center of England - is perfectly suited for education and practice in such spheres as hospitality industry, hotel, restaurant and tourist business.

Academic standards that have been working at the Glion Institute of Higher Education London for more than 50 years. A big advantage for the students is the indispensable, compulsory internships and production practices: this makes it possible to practice theoretical skills in practice in the best organizations in England, Switzerland and the world, to establish valuable contacts and business contacts, to increase their human resources immediately after the release on the international labor market.

According to statistics from the Glion Institute of Higher Education London and specifically the London Corps, 89% of students receive job offers. Even before graduation, and within 5-10 years after graduation, prestigious, managerial, high-paying positions. The university has long and fruitfully cooperated with the best world companies (in the "permanent list" of more than 60) who are interested in new qualified personnel and constantly organize job fairs, Open Doors and other profile events.

There is a special Career Center for students: it helps students to find vacancies in the specialty, teaches to pass an interview using a variety of communication techniques and interaction, make a resume, make the right impression. The Career Center organizes internships for students, gives valuable recommendations on employment, at the student's request can make up his psycho-emotional portrait and conduct professional testing. Internships for Glion students can take place around the world - here are recent statistics for the last 7 years:

• 38% choose European states;
• 15% are trained in Switzerland;
• 33% are sent to Asian countries;
• 7% are interns in the USA and North America;
• 7% are sent to the Middle East;
• 7% choose an internship in the states of Africa.

The University of Glion Institute of Higher Education, according to TNS Global Survey, is a member of the global TOP-3 institutions teaching international students in the hospitality industry. The training programs are aimed at full theoretical training, combined with constant practice, testing knowledge in the process of direct work. Students are offered the following programs and specialties:

• Hotel Management;
• Event and sports management;
• Management in the entertainment industry;
• Postgraduate programs (PhD, Post Graduate Diploma) - suitable for students who want Change or correct the previously received specialty (bachelor's degree).

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

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One of the main components of the educational process is internships. As a result, according to statistics, there are 5.7 job offers per student even before they graduate. On average, the institute registers about 4774 proposals from 48 countries around the world annually, distributing them to its students. With the huge variety of opportunities available, students can choose an internship based on the company, location, and future career they desire. In the internship, they will immerse themselves in their chosen sector and type of business, practicing the skills and applying the knowledge they have gained on campus. 

The institute's dedicated Career Services and Industry Relations team provides students with access to more than 4,000 industry partners in a variety of sectors and in all major global markets. Thanks to these contacts, practical career support, the respected name Glion on the resume, the student will be able to take the first steps on the path to a career. 

Every year, representatives from more than 250 companies visit the London campus to recruit students, Career Days are guaranteed to be a highlight on the calendar. 

Glion, located in London, is a sister campus of the institute originally founded in Montreux, Switzerland. Today, there are two academic departments of higher education in the London study area: undergraduate and master's.

Every year, Glion publishes several dozen research papers in the areas of its profile:

• Hospitality, tourism and related services,
• Luxury Brand Management,
• Hotel Development and Finance,
• Hospitality, Entrepreneurship & Innovation,
• Education and development of the hotel business. 

Both students and teachers of the institute are engaged in research activities — projects are implemented both independently and in cooperation with industry partners.

Glion has three campuses: two in Switzerland and one in England. The London campus is used not only by the Institute of Hospitality, but also by another institution, the University of Roehampton.

University residences, like the classrooms, are located on the territory of the University of Roehampton. Students are accommodated in cozy, comfortable single rooms (private bathrooms and kitchen shared by several rooms).

On the territory of the residence there are:

• Small shops with food and household trivia;
• Restaurants and cafes;
• Cozy coffee shops for meeting friends;
• Own bakeries.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the territory, there are separate computer classes with modern PCs and the latest software. On the campus there live not only students representing diverse countries and cultures, but also many teachers, administrators of the University of London.

Subject list: Accounting, business, Business and communication, Business and management, Consumer behavior research, design, economics, entertainment technology, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hotel business, Human Resource Management, law, marketing, planning, Product and brand promotion, Research methods, Restaurant service and kitchen, Settlement of disputes, sports management, the financial analysis, tourism

For the students in their free time, various studios and sections of creativity and sports are open:

• Rugby;
• Swimming ;
• Badminton;
• Table tennis;
• Yoga;
• Tennis;
• Volleyball;
• Basketball;
• Football.

Students who study "Sports Management" receive additional practice by organizing a variety of games and themed events, tournaments and companionship.

• Over 55 years of industry experience has helped Glion become No. 1 in hospitality research;
• International recognition from the most influential companies - the university was named the "Best School of Management" in 2015 according to employers, in 2016 the university's academic programs were highly praised for its innovative approach;
• Glion is an international community with teachers and students from all over the world, the university seems to have become a reflection of the hospitality industry;
• The university has student exchange programs - you can study for a semester in Spain or China at a partner university;
• Family atmosphere - a small campus in London creates a family atmosphere in which to study very comfortably (the number of students is about 200 people).

Students at the Glion Institute of Higher Education London are engaged in spacious, bright and modern classes equipped with modern interactive, digital and computer equipment.

It is worth noting the huge university library (by the way, during the exam periods it is available for students 24 hours a day) - its funds include more than 350,000 books, as well as numerous periodicals, electronic publications and resources, a variety of databases. A fast Wi-Fi is available throughout Glion London.

Students studying in London live in one of the centers of world culture, tourism, business. The Glion Institute of Higher Education London (and residences and classrooms) is located at the University of Roehampton University (specifically - Whitelands College). Just 40 minutes walk is the lively West End - the center of the theatrical life of the capital and England: here you can visit numerous theaters, art galleries, museums, concert halls, shops and antique shops.

The cost of studying at the university depends on the course chosen and its duration.

Types of educational program:

• Bachelor's degree:
  • BBA in Hospitality Management;
  • BBA in Event management;
  • Sport and Entertainment Management.
• Postgraduate Diploma In Hospitality Administration);
• Master of Science in International Hotel Management;
• MBA in International Hospitality and Service Industries Management.

Tuition fee already includes:

• Study on the chosen educational program;
• Accommodation and meals (double room);
• Books, manuals and materials;
• Medical insurance.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 450 GBP
• Medical insurance 1700 GBP
• Study materials 490 GBP

Prospective students who want to study at Glion need to go through several stages of registration:

• Filling out the online application, providing the required documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Receiving a positive response from the admissions committee with an invitation to campus, which will help to apply for a visa,
• Making deposits to book a place on the course, accommodation on campus,
• Arrival in London to attend orientation events, accommodation in residence and start of studies.

The institute accepts students who demonstrate an interest in the hospitality industry, leadership potential, personal enthusiasm, creativity and an international mindset. In recent years, about 1,600 new students have been enrolled in bachelor's programs, and about 800 in master's programs.  The total number of candidates who started training in 2022 is 2257 people.

According to the statistics of recent years, about 98% of graduates of the institute were successfully employed within a few months after graduation.

To date, Glion has 16,300 alumni who have built careers in 164 countries. On average, it takes only about three years for graduates to reach a leadership position.

The requirements for the university entrants depend on the chosen program:

1) Undergraduate:

• Age from 17-18 years old;
• Certificate / certificate of secondary (school) education in 12-13 classes;
• A good level of English: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 72.

2) Postgraduate programs - PhD:

• Age from 21 years;
• Diploma and Bachelor's Degree;
• Certificate of English Language Level: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 61;
• Desirable work from 2 years or more.

3) Master :

• Diploma and Bachelor's Degree (specialty - "Hospitality" Or close to it);
• High level of English: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83 or equivalent.

4) Summer academic program:

• Age from 15 years old;
• Motivation letter + sponsorship letter for the student;
• Certificate of sufficient knowledge of the English language: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 50 or equivalent.

5) English language courses:

• Age from 18 years;
• English intermediate level: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 42 or equivalent.

Pupils of summer academic programs who are going to apply later to the classical courses of the university and have already booked a course (for example, a Bachelor's program) can study at the Glion London Summer Academy for free! The cost of studying in the summer academy will be deducted from the price of the first year of the Bachelor's degree, and this rule applies to any specialty (please check with your manager for details).

Also, Glion London Summer Academy (summer academic preparatory courses) offer a 10% discount - it is enough to fulfill one of the following conditions:

• Bring a friend (both students of the summer academy receive the scholarship);
• Apply simultaneously to the programs Glion and Les Roshes, and you will get a discount for both Programs at a rate of 10%.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision