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Address
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Comercialstrasse 19,
CH - 7007 Chur,
Switzerland
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| Tel. No.
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+41 81 255 11 11
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| Fax No.
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+41 81 255 11 19
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| E-mail address
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info@ssth.ch
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| Courses
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• Bachelor degree in association with partner universities in Switzerland, the USA and Scotland
• Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operations
• Hospitality Management Diploma of the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)
• Post Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management with MBA options in association with partner universities
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| Course Director
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Mr. John Carr, Head of SSH
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| Type of courses
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Full-Time.
Credit given for previous experience and qualifications.
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| Date of commencement
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January and August
Application deadline end of October for January and end of May for August
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| Length of course
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1 1/2 year Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operations.
3 years Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management.
4 years Bachelor degree
1 ½ year Post Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management
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| Class size
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Approximately 24 students per class
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| Student accommodation
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Single/double rooms on campus
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| Fees
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Fees per semester (18 weeks)
Tuition CHF 12’450 (PGD tuition CHF 13’600)
Accommodation and board CHF 6’340
Medical, accident, third party insurance CHF 1’700
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| Student grants
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None
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| Admission requirements
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High School Diploma (PGD: Bachelor degree)
Minimum 18 years old (PGD: 21 years old)
TOEFL 550/243 IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Exchange Partner
Schools/Programmes
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*UD University of Delaware, USA
*QMU Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
*CHN Christelijke Hogeschool Nord-Nederland, Leeuwarden, Holland
* Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Faculty of Hotel Administration, Lima, Peru
* Pai Chai University, Daejon, South Korea
* HTA Hospitality and Training Association Inc. College, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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| Student Profile
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Countries of origin: 45
women / men 60%/40%
Age range 18- 30
Average age: 23
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| Contact for application
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Sales and Admissions Office
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About the Swiss School
Hotel managers are daily faced with new challenges. A steady change in values, a higher demand of service quality and special knowledge, new communication technologies and a global competition are only a few to mention. Therefore, a solid, practical orientated and serious education in hotel management helps you to be successful in one of the most exciting and growing industries – the hospitality industry.
Why study hotel management at Swiss School?
The education program at Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality is not just "theory focused"; there is lots of practical training and hands-on work involved, as hotel management is nothing that can be taught in theory only. Practical work experience is of utmost importance in getting prepared for an international career in hospitality management and in order to be successful in a competitive market,
The SSTH Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality in Chur/Passugg looks back on a 40-year tradition, and is recognised as an internationally established hotel management school. As a member of Swiss Hotel School Association ASEH, SSTH provides a high quality education and is anxious to fulfill the constantly changing demands of the hospitality industry.
Swiss School offers courses in both English and in the German language. The school campus is situated in an idyllic location in the Alps, centrally placed in regard to most major cities of Europe, and of course Switzerland. The surrounding offers a wide range of activities, thus an ideal location for study, and an ideal place to live.
The SSTH faculty hosts students from 45 different nations making it the crossroad of many cultures, languages and interests. Many lifetime friendships that reach out all over the world are formed here.
On the Swiss School campus in Passugg approximately 180 students live and study in a familiar atmosphere. A multinational community meets the Swiss tradition. This makes Passugg the perfect location for an education in hospitality management.
With over 4000 graduates working all over the world, SSTH has an alumni association, which plays an active part in post-graduate placement.
SSTH is affiliated with the University of Delaware, Newark in the USA and has transfer agreements with numerous universities throughout the world.
About the Courses
Hotel Operations: Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operations
This 1 ½ year program is for students whose goal is to become manager in one of the functional departments of a hotel or restaurant. Beside theory, classes and in-house practical training of 1-year students will attend a paid internship of 6 months in a hotel or restaurant in Switzerland or abroad.
Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management
This program is a three years course and is for students wanting to pursue a managerial career in the hospitality industry. This program prepares students for managerial responsibilities in single operating units or chain organizations. Besides the theory, classes and the in-house practical training students attend a paid internship of 1 year in a hotel or restaurant.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Students who have successfully completed their Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management may enter the bachelor degree program at one of our partner universities. One year on top of the three-year education program of Swiss School will lead to a Bachelor degree. The objective of the Bachelor degree program is to prepare young professionals to become leading hospitality managers in the various hotels and tourism outlets around the world.
Post Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management
This program provides graduate students with a sound and thorough understanding of operations in the area of hospitality, to complement their previous significant background in another field. Managerial subjects are complemented by operational courses. The aim is to develop both the knowledge of practical skills necessary in the hospitality industry, and the critical thinking, entrepreneurship and problem solving required to become an effective and successful hospitality executive or manager. Students aiming for a Master degree have the opportunity to continue their studies with one of our partner university.
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