Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland

Innovation and leadership through the legacy of Ritz | World-class hospitality school | International Network | Elite Careers

Thriving tourist destination with Europe’s most developed transportation network, easy access to and from London, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, Frankfurt, and more.

The programmes are for students who want a premium education experience, learning how to lead in business through the application of innovation and entrepreneurship.

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is proud to announce a remarkable leap in our QS University Rankings 2024 to 3rd position among the world's institutions for hospitality management. This prestigious ranking underscores our unwavering commitment to providing a world-class education to our global student body.

What makes César Ritz Colleges stand out from the competition?

Academic Excellence: Obtaining Swiss Federal Accreditation in 2023, CRCS steps into a new area of education bolstering its credibility, transferability, and opening doors to expand in research. "Our prestigious accreditation amplifies our academic recognition, fostering faculty, student and academic exchanges, participation in conferences, and contributions to research publications," says Dean Szambowski.

Industry Appreciation for Our Graduates: Our dual Swiss model, blending theory with practical experience, continues to yield outstanding outcomes for our students. Our collaboration with industry leaders ensures our curriculum remains at the forefront, enhancing student employability and career progression. This approach cultivates a business mindset in our students, preparing them to excel as leaders and innovators in the hospitality sector.

Commitment to Sustainability: Emphasizing sustainability in all we do has been pivotal. Certified by Green Globe since 2021, we are at the forefront of integrating sustainable practices in hospitality, preparing our students to be pioneers of sustainability in their future workplaces.

Innovation in Education: Our dedication to innovative teaching methods encourages creativity and critical thinking among our students, preparing them to challenge conventional wisdom and devise novel solutions to industry challenges.

International Research Center: César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is an international research hub in the industry with a strategy focused on advancing understanding of entrepreneurship and management in organizations. A transdisciplinary approach is deployed for extending research implications to business processes in the hospitality, tourism, and service industries

A Vibrant Community Culture: Our sustained excellence is the result of the collective efforts of our staff, students, and alumni from around the world. Life-long relationships are forged during these formative years and serve as a launchpad for a global career.

A New Chapter of Excellence

Achieving both Swiss Federal accreditation and 3rd best hospitality school globally by QS Rankings clearly defines a new chapter of excellence for César Ritz Colleges–one that the school is ready to embrace and pursue. The remarkable progress of César Ritz Colleges reflects our commitment to excellence in hospitality education. These recognitions represent not just an increase in prestige but a reaffirmation of the value and quality of the education we provide.

Worldwide reputation

With over 40 years of experience, SEG has grown to be an alliance of 4 world-top schools, with 6k+ students with 110+ nationalities and 25k alumni globally.

Offering 13 academic programmes, and partnering with over 50 educational institutions, SEG also provides highly hands-on and practical teachings, delivered and led by experienced industry practitioners including renowned chefs and former hoteliers.

PG subjects available

MSc in Leadership

Future career prospects

Alumni Network

Career Services

International Recruitment Forum (the largest in the industry)

English language support

• PG Programmes: IELTS academic module 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79 or equivalent. Previous experience: Recommended but not mandatory
• Bachelor degree in the field of Management

Facilities and support arrangements

Libraries are suited and operated at all campus, along with reading/study lounges.

Fees, funding and costs

• Tuition fee: 35,500 CHF
• Accommodation: 14,100 CHF
• Food: 3,750
• Additional Charges: 7,800

Grand Total: 61,150

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided on campuses at 4,700 CHF per term, with a variety of choices: Single and Double occupancy; there are deluxe rooms with spectacular lake/mountain views!

Culture

There are a lot of extracurricular activities such as extensions, field trips, outdoor sports. There are other facilities on campuses allowing students to enjoy their times together: night clubs, social/communal halls, sports/leisure centres; While professionalism is embedded into the vast variety of subjects, the diverse cultures are celebrated here through cultural evening, themed world cuisines weeks at the restaurants, prepared and served by the students.

How to apply

The admissions are operated on a rolling basis; for international students, it’s recommended that they submit their visa applications at least six weeks prior to the course start dates.