Founded in 1992 and affiliated to is the largest and most prestigious hotel management university in Switzerland, and the only one there that was formerly a five-star hotel, with more than 2,500 international students from more than 80 countries.

Association Suisse des Ecoles Hôtelières America Hotel & Lodging AssociationSHMS's trainees and graduates are highly sought after by star hotels around the world, and are widely employed by Hilton, Westin, Marriott, Four Seasons, Peninsula Hotel, Ritz-Carlton and other international brands.

SHMS offers bachelor's and master's degree courses, as well as advanced diploma and postgraduate diploma courses. In addition to an excellent international learning environment, students must take elective French, German or Spanish to strengthen their foreign language skills and lay a solid foundation for their high-flying career.