Les Roches School of Hotel Management in Switzerland

The famous and popular, prestigious University of Les Roches, located in Switzerland, is one of the world's flagships of higher education in the field of tourism, hospitality, restaurant and hotel business. The university is in TOP-3 worldwide (according to RNS and TNS Survey for 2013), has the prestigious accreditation of NEASC (Association of New England Schools and Colleges) - in Switzerland only three schools have such a high status.

The main campus of Les Roches International School of Hotel Management is located in Switzerland, in the beautiful scenic town of Blyush near the Alpine mountains. There are also university branches in China (Shanghai) and Spain (Marbella). Open partnership programs with other countries, in particular with Jordan, the United States and Australia - this gives students ample opportunities for internships and practice, the acquisition of valuable knowledge and experience. Due to active practice, already 90% of students receive valuable invitations to work even before they receive a diploma! The university diligently provides for its graduates the opportunity to occupy a prestigious and high position, to work in the best world companies, hotels and boutiques, to represent prestigious and well-known brands. Each semester 60 interethnic corporations conduct a review of students of Le Roche and select for themselves new employees and representatives, since they know that only the best of the best have the right to study here. As a whole today in the world there are more than 12 thousand graduates successfully building their careers in 130 countries. Among the possible employment options are not only the most famous hotels and restaurants, but also large trade organizations, real estate agencies and banking firms for servicing individuals.

Le Roche is proud of its international atmosphere: students from all over the world are studying here, which gives rich ground for the development of intercultural relations, the institution of valuable acquaintances. All studying is conducted in English: such intensive language education gives the right to work all over the world, to build a career in any state at its discretion.

Teachers of the university are qualified professionals who have extensive experience of practical work in various fields and a rich experience of working with foreign students and international groups, almost every teacher is a holder of this or that degree.

Sam Jones

Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What difficulties can foreign students face while studying at an American university?

Differences in cultures, educational systems, academic standards - and even personal expectations - can be shocking and hindered at getting started. Of course, there is also a difference between high school and university, and then there is an adaptation to a new country and a new language, which is also unusual. Many students also suffer from such seemingly trifles as different weather, food, time zones, etc.

For the students there are prepared comfortable residences, where they can live during the whole studying. This cozy, fully furnished rooms for 2 people (on request, you can provide personal rooms). Students have free access to showers, self-study rooms, laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi.

Meals are organized by the boarding school, three times a day, in addition students can freely visit several cafes located right on the campus - this is an ideal place to meet friends over a cup of tea or coffee.

Subject list: Business and management, English Programs, Hospitality Management, Hospitality technology, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hotel business, marketing, MBA, Postgraduate Diploma Programs, Restaurant service and kitchen, Semester Abroad Programs, Summer Experience

Switzerland is one of the most developed and prosperous world countries, proud of its unique nature, delightful landscapes, excellent level of ecology and a high standard of living. Studying in Les Roches, you can enjoy beautiful views and interesting opportunities for leisure and entertainment activities, shopping and eco-trips, skiing and snowboarding (nearby famous Crans-Montana resort).

Interesting excursions and trips are constantly organized: it can be a visit to a factory for the production of chocolate or a dairy, a winery. A variety of themed parties, concerts, performances, dancing evenings and art festivals is organized. Once every six months, the "Evening of Culture" is arranged (for which the Student Committee is responsible), where each student can demonstrate his or her national differences and characteristics, conduct an interesting game or literary readings, prepare a specialty dish and treat fellow students.

There are several clubs and communities of interest, sports, relay races, friendly matches and games. Open wide opportunities for travel to other European countries: thanks to the successful geographical location of Switzerland, it will be quite easy and fast.

• A reasonable balance of practical and theoretical studies: students receive both academic knowledge and valuable practical, experimental skills in various professional fields. This makes them popular, qualified specialists, able to work immediately after graduation.
• The ability to choose between several courses, focus on building the most attractive career for you, developing the brightest qualities and abilities.
• Multicultural environment is the best opportunity to get acquainted with different cultures, languages, national characteristics.
• It is possible to practice, internship in different countries of the world - it also gives valuable experience and expands opportunities for subsequent employment.
• Global, integrated education: in addition to the main campus in Switzerland, students can attend partner educational institutions in the US, China, Jordan, Spain and other countries.

The campus of the university is a thoughtful and effective combination of the most up-to-date, newest technologies that enable us to get a really advanced and effective education that meets the requirements of the international market. In total, 30 modern classrooms with the necessary equipment are prepared for students, there are two spacious lecture halls for 90 people each, computer classroom. For practical exercises, a demonstration smithy, a bar, a hotel room and a lounge are equipped. You can spend your free time in a cozy library with a large and quiet reading room. To perform personal work, students can rent digital cameras and video cameras, access to them is not limited.

The sports infrastructure is perfectly adjusted - in their spare time many students like to perfect their personal physical form and master new sports. It has its own spacious swimming pool (outdoor), tennis courts, multifunctional gym, arena, football and basketball fields.

The cost of the program varies depending on the chosen level of education, as well as on the direction and specialization: it happens that the price of one semester differs from the price of another.

Please note that internships that are necessarily present in the educational programs are paid.

This price does not include and is paid additionally:

• Medical insurance
• Registration fee
• Deposit (refundable)
• Laptop rental
• Round trip tickets
• Transfer in both directions
• Personal pocket expenses
• Visa fees and services
• Consular fees.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision