Experience excellence
More than a degree, a career-maker
Your Glion Bachelor's degree is a truly transformational learning experience, delivered by a faculty team that blends academic rigor with proven industry know-how. Outside the classroom, you will gain 18 months of real-world professional experience, while also building your knowledge and network through field trips and other face-to-face encounters.
Upon graduation, the unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience you’ve acquired will open doors to the most selective employers across luxury and hospitality – employers who trust Glion to produce skilled, polished, and career-ready young talents.
The Glion difference
65+ years of excellence
At Glion, you will benefit from more than six decades of academic expertise. We are accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council as a Swiss University of Applied Sciences Institute, plus we are fully compliant with the Bologna Process, including ECTS requirements. We also enjoy international accreditation by NECHE.
Trusted by employers
Industry professionals across the world recognize the excellence of Glion graduates. This is why we are ranked number 3 for Hospitality and Leisure Management education and for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by subject, 2026).
Balanced diversity
Our multicultural campus environments are mirrors of the global hospitality industry, with students and faculty gathered from every corner of the world. At any given time, we welcome over 90 different nationalities to campus, creating an open and tolerant atmosphere that enables our students to develop unique intercultural fluency.
International education
Our Bachelor’s degrees deliver international exposure that will enhance your career wherever you choose to pursue it. Both programs feature cross border field trips, plus internships and on-the-job-experiences in destinations that you decide. In addition, our Bachelor's in International Hospitality Business offers campus transfer opportunities to the UK and Spain.
Accreditation & quality assurance
NECHE
Glion Institute of Higher Education is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The Commission is recognized by the US Secretary of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education for the institutions it accredits.
Swiss Accreditation Council
Glion Institute of Higher Education is recognized by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.This accreditation is a signifier of academic excellence and Swiss quality assurance. It ensures our compliance with the Higher Education Act (HEdA) and European Standards and Guidelines (ESG) – opening doors for student exchange and postgraduate studies in Europe, while also enhancing the prestige of our degree programs internationally.
QAA
The London campus is reviewed by The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), an independent body that monitors standards and quality in UK higher education.
QS World University Rankings
Glion is proudly ranked #3 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Hospitality & Leisure Management. We have also achieved #3 globally for Employer Reputation, reflecting the strong recognition of our graduates across the industry.
Sommet Education
Glion Institute of Higher Education is part of Sommet Education, the world leader in hospitality management education. Its global network of prestigious institutions comprises Swiss-originated hospitality business schools Glion and Les Roches, together with culinary and pastry arts school École Ducasse, South African education leader Invictus Education and Indian School of Hospitality (ISH).These institutions offer more than 400 undergraduate, graduate and technical training programs at 20 campuses across the world, as well as via state-of-the-art remote learning platforms. Between them, the schools have around 60,000 alumni.
Small classes, personalized learning
You are our focus
We keep our class sizes small, so you will receive one-to-one attention from highly qualified faculty members, who provide continuous feedback and help you to target your skills development.
You have the best tools
Experiential Year practical facilities (kitchens, application restaurants and reception) and academic classrooms all feature the latest technology and industry standard equipment.
You get to experiment
Working on Applied Business Projects with our industry partners, you will learn to solve challenges and seize the types of opportunities that occur in the real world.
87%
of our faculty members have a PhD and/or Master's degree
40
faculty members and instructors
57
visiting faculty and experts
35
students per academic class*
*Average student numbers may vary slightly every semester
15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
Learn from the best
Mikèle Landry
Head of Luxury Brand Specialization
Edouard Louapre
Head of Asset Development and Finance Specialization
Giovanni Manfredini
Head of Guest Experience in Event Management Specialization
Audrey Reynaud
Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Leadership & career accelerator
Build your brand while you study
Exclusive to our two Bachelor’s degrees, the Glion Leadership & Career Accelerator is a four-year journey of personal and professional growth, with modules dedicated to leadership skills, personal branding, performance development and much more. The Accelerator pathway integrates with, and perfectly complements, the industry know-how, soft skills and real-world professional exposure which are signature features of our Bachelor’s programs.
Through the Accelerator, you will:
Benefit from a bespoke program of mentoring and career coaching
Develop the skills to present yourself in the most impactful manner – both in-person and online
Learn how to lead and influence within a dynamic and multicultural workplace
A comprehensive developmental pathway
The Leadership & Career Accelerator delivers a carefully curated series of developmental steps throughout your degree studies, enabling you to build a personal brand that will stand out to potential employers. These include:
Experiential Year
MANAGING YOURSELF IN PROFESSIONAL CONTEXTS
Present yourself with confidence, communicate with impact and demonstrate the professionalism expected by world-class organizations.
BSc year 1
MANAGING OTHERS EFFECTIVELY
Inspire teams, build trust, influence stakeholders and deliver exceptional results through effective communication, collaboration and leadership.
BSc year 2
MANAGING YOUR POTENTIAL
Unlock your strengths, develop crucial leadership attributes and shape a purposeful career path that’s aligned with your ambitions and industry opportunities.
BSc year 3
TRANSITIONING INTO PROFESSIONAL LIFE
Confidently enter the professional world equipped with executive presence, industry connections, recruitment readiness and a clear career strategy.
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