Excellence in hospitality and
luxury business education
Glion Institute of Higher Education is one of the world’s finest Swiss hospitality management schools.
Founded in 1962, its business degrees have been among the best in Swiss hospitality curricula for decades. It offers Hospitality Business Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees specializing in luxury management, events or finances, to students from up to 100 different countries, across three campuses in Switzerland and London, UK. Its prestigious programs unlock the door to brilliant careers in some of the world's most prestigious hospitality brands.
The luxury management degrees will equip ambitious students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel as managers in this exciting industry.
- Glion’s boutique-style campus offers a beautiful learning environment above the lakeside resort town of Montreux, with views of the French Alps and Lake Geneva.
- Sailing and skiing are both part of the lifestyle of Glion students.
- Students are just as likely to organize outings to Milan and Paris, as they are to Montreux’s famous Jazz festival.
- Academic study is combined with experiential learning with the world’s best experts, Michelin star chefs and world champions.
Bulle is a contemporary campus nestled in the heart of the Gruyère. With its picturesque landscapes, world-class hotels, and renowned hospitality culture, Switzerland provides an ideal setting for students to immerse themselves in the hospitality business environment and gain first-hand experience in a location known for its excellence in the industry
- Glion London is set in one of England’s oldest university buildings, Downshire House, London, which is also where the University of Roehampton campus is located, which provides a vibrant and diverse student experience.
- All the benefits of going to a British University, close to London’s city centre, the capital of Europe in terms of hospitality, events and finances.
School news
- Glion Institute of Higher Education
Montreux, Switzerland – 19th February 2025 – Renowned for its excellence in hospitality and luxury education, Glion Institute of Higher Education is shaping the future of luxury customer experience through innovative programs that perfectly align with the evolving demands of the industry. Founded in 1962, Glion first established itself as a pioneer in hospitality excellence before naturally extending its expertise to the world of luxury, training graduates who are ready to excel in a sector where excellence and the art of experience are essential.
Cutting-Edge Programs for an Exceptional Industry
Staying true to its heritage, Glion offers an academic programme entirely dedicated to the world of luxury, meeting the highest standards of the sector:
- Bachelor’s in Luxury Business: A program combining business expertise, luxury marketing, and customer experience management.
- Master of Science in Luxury Management and Guest Experience: Designed for future leaders, merging luxury and hospitality.
- Executive Master in Luxury Management and Guest Experience: An advanced program for professionals looking to refine their strategic vision.
- Luxury Business Summer Program: An exclusive immersion into the codes and management of luxury.
A Pioneering Commitment to Luxury Education
With a visionary approach, Glion anticipated the changing dynamics of luxury by integrating this demanding world into its academic programmes dedicated to hospitality since 2013, by introducing a Bachelor's speciality dedicated to luxury management within its emblematic hotel curriculum. Building on its hospitality heritage, the Institute is passing on to new generations the fundamental values of luxury: attention to detail, exceptional service and the creation of memorable experiences.
This approach addresses the growing demand from prestigious brands seeking talent capable of enriching and elevating the customer experience to its highest level. Glion graduates distinguish themselves in major watchmaking houses, private aviation companies, and international luxury groups, demonstrating their expertise in exclusive environments.
Reflecting this enthusiasm, enrollments in the Bachelor in Luxury Management have tripled in just one year, confirming the alignment of Glion’s academic offerings with market expectations. Additionally, 50% of graduates pursue careers in diverse sectors such as consumer goods, marketing, finance, events, or high-end real estate after five years of graduation, showcasing the expanding opportunities in the luxury industry.
Today, for luxury brands, it is about orchestrating unique experiences that resonate with the expectations of the most discerning clients. At Glion, we prepare our students to drive this transformation by combining the art of hospitality with mastery of luxury’s distinctive codes. The luxury industry is undergoing a profound transformation, where authenticity and emotion are becoming key differentiators. Our students do not simply learn management; they acquire the art of embodying and elevating excellence.
Hospitality and Luxury: A New Realm of Expression
The rise of experiential luxury is reflected in bold initiatives such as Bulgari, Armani Hotels, and the Dior Spa at Cheval Blanc, which redefine the boundaries between fashion, wellness, and exceptional hospitality.
Glion is fully committed to this evolution, training a new generation of leaders capable of designing immersive and exclusive experiences for the world’s most prestigious brands. Through this forward-thinking vision, the institute cements its position as a leading academic reference for the talents of tomorrow—at the intersection of luxury and hospitality.
About Glion Institute of Higher Education
Founded in 1962, Glion Institute of Higher Education is a Swiss institution offering bachelor’s, master’s and executive degrees in hospitality, luxury and finance to an international student body across three campuses in Switzerland and London, UK.
Glion is ranked among the world’s top 10 higher education institutions for hospitality and leisure management. (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Part of Sommet Education, worldwide leader in hospitality education, Glion is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
For more information, visit https://www.glion.edu/
