Why Choose Lucerne's Top Hotel Management School

Your future starts today

At BHMS, we believe that your education should be as unique as you are. With an effective combination of academics, hands-on learning, and career support, you will graduate ready to embark on your professional journey.

From Swiss excellence to global success

We take pride in our heritage and are committed to the Swiss principles of hospitality education: respect for the customer, precision, rigour, attention to detail, immaculate presentation, discretion, and trustworthiness.

Recognised for its long-standing hospitality tradition and high standards of quality, and an innovative business landscape home to many international companies, Switzerland is ideally suited to explore global business and the value of outstanding customer service.

BHMS is a proud member of the Benedict Education Group, a cornerstone of Swiss education for almost a hundred years, and one of Switzerland’s largest institutions of higher education.

Quality education

Ranked #16 globally for Employer Reputation (QS Rankings by subject), BHMS is one of only six schools in Switzerland rated as a five-star institution. Studying at a five-star rated institution ensures access to top-notch education, excellent facilities, and strong career prospects. Our academic partnerships with leading universities in the UK also guarantee that high educational standards are met.

A word from our Dean

Success in business requires mastering multiple disciplines to consistently exceed customer expectations. Tomorrow's leaders must be innovative, adaptable, and proficient across a range of skills.

The undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at BHMS highlight the importance of these interconnected skills, aiming to foster a holistic understanding and critical reflection essential for entrepreneurial excellence.

Mark UrechAcademic Dean

Flexible enrollment

Our eight intakes throughout the year give you the flexibility to join when most convenient and provide more internship opportunities.

Our semesters are divided into four mini-terms of 5 weeks each. This system enables you to focus on only 4 to 5 academic subjects at a time. Each academic semester of six months can be followed by 4-6 months of applied learning in an internship (Switzerland or worldwide).

Fast-track degrees

Our fast-track degree programmes combine academic rigour with hands-on industry experience, so you can graduate ready to join the workforce and start your career.

Get your BA degree in 36 months (18 months in class, 18 months in internship)
Get your MSc degree in 12 months (6 months in class, 6-month independent research project, optional internship)
Get your MBA in 12 months (6 months in class, 6-month capstone project, optional internship)
Combine your MSc with an MBA and graduate in 18 months (12 months of academic studies, 6-month research project, optional internship)

Real-world experience

We value practical, real-world experience, central to the Swiss dual approach to vocational education. That’s why we work closely with an established network of reputable industry partners to guarantee internships during your studies.

We don’t just help you find a job, we help you launch a career

Our commitment to you doesn’t end once you have left. We support all of our students in securing a first job after graduation and facilitate your next steps by setting up interviews, connecting you to our worldwide network of employers and giving you access to thousands of job opportunities on our exclusive alumni platform.

Lucerne: the heartbeat of Switzerland

Our location in the heart of one of Switzerland’s most beloved cities offers multiple advantages. With its picturesque landscapes and proximity to stunning Lake Lucerne, Lucerne provides international students with both the amenities and attractions of a bustling city, as well as proximity to some of the most spectacular locations in the Swiss Alps.

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