Hotel School of Lausanne

What Hotel School of Lausanne does

EHL Hospitality Business School, originally founded as the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in 1893, is the world's first hospitality management school and operates under EHL Holding SA, a Swiss private holding company established in 2015. The institution delivers hospitality management education through three wholly-owned campuses: Lausanne (Switzerland, headquarters), Singapore (opened 2020, the first Asia-Pacific campus), and Chur-Passugg (Switzerland, the former Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality acquired in 2013 and renamed in 2025). EHL offers a vertically integrated portfolio spanning vocational diplomas (Swiss Professional Diplomas, HOKO apprenticeship), pre-university programs (Junior Academy, Foundation Program), a four-year Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management with two internships and 25 hands-on workshops, an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, multiple master's degrees, MBA programs (including an Executive MBA co-delivered with CEIBS across Asian and European locations), and a Doctor of Business Administration in partnership with the Drucker School of Management. The core educational technology is a proprietary experiential-learning methodology combining classroom instruction, mandatory internships, real-world consulting mandates (Student Business Projects/SBP), and a student-operated Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant (Le Berceau des Sens) plus the 1893 brasserie.

EHL's business model is multi-stream and tuition-anchored. Primary revenue derives from degree-program tuition (Bachelor, Master, MBA, DBA), with secondary streams from executive education (Hotel General Management Program, on-site short programs, customized corporate training), Swiss Professional Diplomas and culinary certificates (Les Ateliers workshops, sous-vide courses, online courses), consulting services (SBP and Education Consulting), and campus-based commercial operations including restaurant dining, event hosting, sports-facility memberships, and a lifestyle boutique. Pricing follows per-program tuition structures with annual billing cycles; partial scholarships and 0% interest honorary loans are administered through the Fondation des bourses et prêts d'honneur EHL, and U.S. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for eligible U.S. citizens. Go-to-market is sales-led via global representative networks, open days, webinars, and the EHL Alliance (40+ corporate partners including LVMH, Accor, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Cartier, Chopard) that channels demand through twice-yearly career fairs attended by 180+ companies and an exclusive job platform listing 700+ full-time positions and connecting 12,000+ recruiting companies.

The customer base spans five segments: prospective undergraduate students (18-22), graduate students and young professionals (22-30), experienced hospitality managers and executives (30+), vocational learners and career changers, and corporate clients seeking workforce development. The employer ecosystem spans luxury, hospitality, consumer goods, F&B, and technology, with named recruiters including LVMH, L'Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Tesla, Apple, Four Seasons, Dorchester Collection, Rotana Hotels, and Explora Journeys. EHL has held the QS World University Rankings #1 position for Hospitality & Leisure Management for eight consecutive years (2019-2026), is ranked #1 in Switzerland for Employer Reputation in the same QS framework, and holds NECHE reaccreditation (renewed 2024) and AACSB accreditation (Spring 2024), the latter enabling U.S. federal aid access. The Lausanne campus's 2022 inauguration followed a CHF 250 million investment, and graduate outcomes include 96% employment within six months of graduation.

Name

Hotel School of Lausanne

Legal name

EHL Holding SA

Website

https://www.ehl.edu/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EHL Hospitality Business School, founded in 1893 as the world's first hospitality management school, operates three campuses in Switzerland and Singapore, offering degree programs from vocational diplomas to doctoral degrees for hospitality students and professionals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Management Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality, Tourism & Sports Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Hospitality management education
• Hotel management school
• Executive education programs
• Culinary arts training
• Hospitality business degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue from Bachelor, Master, MBA, and doctoral programs including the Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management, various Master's degrees, and Executive MBA programs
2. Executive Education: Revenue from Hotel General Management Program, on-site short programs, and customized executive education for corporate clients
3. Professional Diplomas and Certificates: Revenue from Swiss Professional Diplomas at Passugg campus, culinary certificates and courses including Les Ateliers workshops and online courses
4. Scholarship and Financial Aid Administration: EHL administers the Fondation des bourses et prêts d'honneur EHL providing partial scholarships and honorary loans to students demonstrating financial need
5. Consulting Services: Student Consulting Services (SBP) and Education Consulting services provided to external business clients seeking hospitality expertise
6. Campus Facilities and Events: Revenue from hosting events at EHL campuses, sports facilities memberships, restaurant operations (Berceau des Sens, 1893), and lifestyle boutique
7. Culinary Workshops and Gift Boxes: Revenue from cooking workshops at Les Ateliers, gift vouchers for culinary experiences, and EHL Gourmet Gift Box products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EHL Hospitality Business School (Hotel School of Lausanne) is a private Swiss higher-education institution delivering hospitality management education across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, executive, vocational, and culinary programs at campuses in Lausanne, Chur-Passugg, and Singapore. Its core offering is the Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management supported by Master's, MBA, doctoral, executive education, online courses, and Swiss Professional Diplomas, all built on a proprietary experiential learning model that integrates 25 hands-on workshops, mandatory internships, and real-world consulting projects.

Product overview

EHL Hospitality Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of hospitality management education programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The core offering includes a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management (4 years with internships), Associate Degree in Culinary Arts (2 years), Master's programs (Hospitality Management, Global Hospitality Business), MBA programs (standard and Executive with CEIBS partnership), and Doctor of Business Administration. Supporting programs include pre-university courses (Junior Academy, Foundation Program), Swiss Professional Diplomas (Hospitality Management HF, Hotel Communications HOKO), executive education (Hotel General Management, short programs), online courses, and culinary certificates (Les Ateliers, Sous-vide). The school operates three campuses in Lausanne and Passugg, Switzerland, and Singapore, with on-campus training restaurants including the Michelin-starred Le Berceau des Sens, 1893 brasserie, and Da Fortunat. Additional services include the EHL Innovation Hub for startups, Student Business Projects for consulting experience, and EHL Alliance network of 40+ industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Berceau des Sens: Michelin-starred student-operated fine dining restaurant on EHL Campus Lausanne, led by Chef Christophe Schmitt.
• 1893 Restaurant
• EHL Hotel School Passugg
• Da Fortunat Restaurant
• EHL Alliance

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management A 4-year undergraduate degree combining hands-on hospitality skills, business management knowledge, two internships, and 25 practical workshops, including a semester in Lausanne or optional mobility in Singapore.
• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts A 2-year immersive program combining culinary arts, guest experience, and restaurant management with a 6-month professional internship and international culinary field trips.
• Master's in Hospitality Management An 18-month full-time Master's program in Lausanne combining advanced hospitality knowledge with real-world experience, taught in English.
• Master's in Global Hospitality Business A 16-month full-time program studying at three prestigious institutions in Europe (Lausanne), Asia (Hong Kong), and North America (Houston), preparing graduates for global leadership roles.
• MBA for Hospitality and Service Industries An 18-month hybrid MBA program combining flexible online learning with immersive on-site experiences in Lausanne, designed for ambitious professionals seeking to lead people-centered businesses.
• Hospitality Executive MBA with CEIBS An 18-month part-time joint degree delivered in partnership with CEIBS, with classes in Shanghai, Z\u00fcrich, Lausanne, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, taught in Chinese and English.
• Doctor of Business Administration A 3-year part-time hybrid program offered jointly with the Drucker School of Management, combining online learning with global seminars in the USA, Europe, and Asia, focusing on human-centered management and advanced research skills.
• Junior Academy Pre-university courses for teenagers aged 16-19 offering immersive experiences in hospitality, tourism, and luxury businesses with hands-on courses, industry field trips, and application assistance.
• Foundation Program An 11-week bridging semester in Lausanne preparing students for bachelor's programs in business or hospitality management by strengthening skills in English, Math, and presentation, with cultural immersion trips.
• Swiss Professional Diploma in Hospitality Management (HF) A 3-year professional program at Campus Passugg including practical classes and two 6-month internships, leading to a federally recognized Swiss Advanced Federal Diploma with specializations in Culinary Arts, Spa and Wellness Management, or Sustainable Management.
• Hotel Communications Apprenticeship Diploma (HOKO) A 3-year German-language apprenticeship program preparing students for administration roles in hospitality, focusing on guest experience and service excellence with hands-on training and internships.
• Hotel General Management Program A 3-month flexible executive education program preparing hospitality professionals for executive and general manager roles through practical application of management theory and innovative strategies.
• Luxury Hospitality Management Summer School A 2-week summer program offered jointly by HEC Paris and EHL in Paris and Lausanne, exploring brand management, customer orientation, and service design in luxury hospitality.
• Online Hospitality Courses 100% online courses covering various hospitality subjects adapted for different skill levels, featuring engaging content, interactive learning tools, and expert faculty guidance over 2 to 15 weeks.
• Culinary Courses Les Ateliers Hands-on culinary workshops taught primarily in French covering cooking, pastry, baking, and mixology, led by awarded chefs and industry experts for amateurs and professionals.
• Sous-Vide Cooking Course A 3.5-day specialized short course combining sous-vide cooking techniques, science, and practical applications for chefs, caterers, and F&B managers, taught in French or English.
• Student Consulting Services (SBP) Real consulting mandates during the final semester where teams of students tackle industry-specific challenges for external clients under faculty mentorship, covering product development, marketing strategy, market studies, customer experience design, and business plan validation.
• Le Berceau des Sens Restaurant EHL's Michelin-starred fine dining training restaurant on Campus Lausanne, offering modern epicurean cuisine under Chef Christophe Schmitt, open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner.
• 1893 Restaurant A retro-modern French brasserie on Campus Lausanne serving seasonal local cuisine under Chef Michel de Matteis, open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner.
• Da Fortunat Restaurant EHL's first organic bistronomic restaurant located on Campus Passugg in the Swiss Alps.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of graduates secure employment within 6 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AACSB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024World's largest business education alliance. EHL became accredited in Spring 2024 following peer-review site visit for achievement of highest quality assurance standard in business education and commitment to continuous improvement.
• NECHE (New England Commission of Higher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EHL reaccredited in April 2024 following 10-year comprehensive review in November 2023. First hotel management school in Europe to achieve this accreditation level in 2004.
• CEIBS (China Europe International Business School)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joint Hospitality Executive MBA (HEMBA) launched May 2018 with courses delivered in Shanghai, Zürich, Lausanne, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. CEIBS ranked #1 in Asia by Financial Times MBA Rankings 2017.
• EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Full member since June 2016. International not-for-profit with 800+ industry and academic members acting as catalyst to promote excellence in management worldwide.
• Hong Kong Polytechnic University - School of Hotel and Tourism ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partner in Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business program, jointly delivered with Conrad N. Hilton College at Houston University, providing tri-continental education across Europe, Asia, and North America.
• Conrad N. Hilton College at Houston UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partner in Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business program, jointly delivered with Hong Kong Polytechnic University, providing tri-continental education across Europe, Asia, and North America.
• HES-SO (University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998EHL associated by convention to HES-SO, the largest of eight Swiss Universities of Applied Science. This association allows EHL to offer the only UAS hospitality programs in Western Switzerland and ensures national/international excellence and official degree recognition.
• EHL Alliance (40+ members)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive global network connecting leadership professionals with peers and resources to elevate hospitality future. Members include Accor, Cartier, Chopard, Coca-Cola HBC, Expedia Group, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Groupe ING, Hyatt, Laurent-Perrier, LVMH, Saint Laurent, and Swiss International Air Lines. Students network with companies and can apply as brand ambassadors.
• HotellerieSuisse (Swiss Hotel Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Hotel Association founded in 1882, representing two-thirds of Swiss bed supply. Director and Vice-President serve as members of EHL's Board of Trustees.
• HEC ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-delivers Luxury Hospitality Management Summer School program combining Paris and Lausanne locations over 2 weeks with interactive sessions and industry expert engagement.
• Drucker School of ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Doctor of Business Administration program combining EHL hospitality expertise with Druckman's management education, delivered in hybrid format with global seminars.
• EHL Certified Schools NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of certified schools licensed to deliver EHL hospitality education programs and curriculum, extending EHL's educational reach worldwide.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Glion Institute of Higher Education: Swiss-based private hospitality management school offering Bachelor and Master degrees with campuses in Switzerland, London, and Madrid. Closest direct competitor to EHL in the premium Swiss hospitality education niche, competing for the same international student pool and employer relationships.
• Les Roches International School of Hotel Management: Swiss-founded hospitality school with campuses in Crans-Montana, Marbella, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi and Melbourne. Competes directly with EHL on Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs in luxury hospitality education and is similarly ranked in global hospitality rankings.
• Hotelschool The Hague: Leading Dutch hospitality management school offering Bachelor and Master programs. Comparable to EHL as a non-Swiss European specialty hospitality school competing for international students and employer partnerships in the same industry verticals.
• Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Hotel and Tourism Management: Top-ranked Asian hospitality school and a current academic partner of EHL (tri-continental MS program). Competes for Asia-based students and corporate partnerships while offering similarly ranked hospitality programs in the world's largest hospitality growth market.
• César Ritz Colleges Switzerland: Swiss-based hospitality and culinary arts school offering Bachelor and Master programs in Le Bouveret and Lucerne. Competes directly with EHL for the international premium hospitality student segment and offers similar Swiss-quality branding.
• Vatel International Hospitality School: French-founded international hospitality school network with 50+ campuses across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Comparable to EHL in offering Bachelor and Master hospitality management programs, though with a more distributed, multi-country model.
• BHMS Business & Hotel Management School: Lucerne-based private hospitality management school offering Bachelor and Master programs. Direct Swiss competitor to EHL for international students seeking hospitality education with shorter-duration, more applied programs.
• ESSEC IMHI (International Master in Hospitality Management): France-based hospitality Master program co-delivered by ESSEC Business School and Cornell. Competes with EHL's Master in Hospitality Management for international students seeking a business-school-branded hospitality MBA pathway.
• Les Roches Marbella (Spain): Spanish campus of Les Roches, a global hospitality school network. Operates in the same premium Swiss-affiliated hospitality education segment as EHL, targeting international students with Bachelor and Master programs in a Mediterranean setting.

Broad incumbents

• Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration: The leading US hospitality management school at Cornell University, offering Bachelor, Master, and Executive education. While embedded in a broader university and not exclusively focused on hospitality, it competes for top international students and is often ranked alongside EHL in QS Hospitality & Leisure rankings.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ehlnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/EHLGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/EHLSwissHospitality
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ehl-hospitality-business-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/ehl_school

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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