Glion Institute of Higher Education

Switzerland · Business school · Website ↗

PricesCHF 26,200–CHF 176,500total · 2027 · all applicants · 8 of 19 programmes
Next dateProgramme starts · Experiential Economics
VisaYesInferred
Scholarships9 scholarships⁠From the institution

✓ 70 official sources · checked 2 Nov 2026

About Glion

Located in Montreux, Switzerland. Founded in 1962. Lists accreditations or memberships: AACSB, NECHE, QAA, SAC. 19 programmes on Every Program. 13 of them taught in English.

Founded1962⁠
StudentsNationalities approx: 100⁠
Accreditations4 bodiesInferredAACSB, NECHE
Programmes

19 open programmes

  • Not stated5
One square = one programmeBachelor 3Master 7Certificate 5Academic 3Academic year and university prep 1

Bachelor3

Bulle

Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Business

CHF 114,730–CHF 176,500 total · 2027 · by citizenship ≈ €124,869–€192,098

44% business and management · 12% research methods

BachelorInternshipSpecialisationsEnglish

Bulle

Bachelor of Science in Luxury Business

CHF 114,730–CHF 176,500 total · 2027 · by citizenship ≈ €124,869–€192,098

43% business and management · 14% research methods

BachelorInternshipTaught in EnglishEnglish

Bulle

Semester Abroad

Price not found on official pages
30
credits (ECTS)
17 wk
length
BachelorScholarships

Master7

Montreux (Glion)

Master of Science in Luxury Experience and Brand Management

CHF 33,800 total · 2027 · Home students ≈ €36,787

52% business and management · 13% projects and labs

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish

Certificate5

Montreux

Business Trends in Luxury

CHF 1,250 total · year not stated · confirm with the source
Online self paced
format
3 wk
length
CertificateOnlinePart-time

Montreux

Experiential Economics

CHF 1,250 total · year not stated · confirm with the source
Online self paced
format
3 wk
length
CertificateOnlinePart-time
Next date

Montreux

Keys to Global Leadership

CHF 1,250 total · year not stated · confirm with the source
Online self paced
format
3 wk
length
CertificateOnlinePart-time

Academic3

Montreux (Glion)

Luxury Hospitality Leadership Experience

CHF 3,400 / session · 2027 · all nationalities ≈ €3,700
18–26
age
Summer campScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Montreux (Glion)

Hospitality Business Summer Program

CHF 7,200 / session · 2027 · all nationalities ≈ €7,836
15–17
age
Summer campScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Montreux (Glion)

Luxury Business Summer Program

CHF 3,400 / session · 2027 · all nationalities ≈ €3,700
15–17
age
Summer campScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Academic year and university prep1

Montreux (Glion)

Pathway to English Proficiency

CHF 2,500 total · year not stated · confirm with the source
Language courseScholarshipsEnglish
Prices on one scale

From CHF 26,200 to CHF 176,500

total · 2027 · highest published rate. 3 programmes in other units not shown.

Bachelor 2CHF 176,500
Master 6CHF 26,200–CHF 33,800

Line = median, band = middle half, where a group has 5 or more.

All 8 prices
Master of Science in International Hospitality Business with Specialization in Entrepreneurship & InnovationCHF 26,200 total · 2027 · Home students
Master of Science in International Hospitality Business with Specialization in Guest Experience & Service DesignCHF 26,200 total · 2027 · Home students
Master of Science in International Hospitality Business with Specialization in Wellness & LongevityCHF 26,200 total · 2027 · Home students
Executive Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality and Business LeadershipCHF 29,500 total · 2027 · all nationalities
Executive Master of Advanced Studies in Luxury Management and Guest ExperienceCHF 32,000 total · 2027 · all nationalities
Master of Science in Luxury Experience and Brand ManagementCHF 33,800 total · 2027 · Home students
Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality BusinessCHF 176,500 total · 2027 · all nationalities
Bachelor of Science in Luxury BusinessCHF 176,500 total · 2027 · all nationalities
Fees

Fees set by the institution

Each with its year and the group it applies to. A fee without a year is shown as such: confirm it with the source.

  • Application · £175 one-time · LondonInferredYear not stated: confirm with the source
  • Application · CHF 275 one-time · SwitzerlandInferredYear not stated: confirm with the source
Deposits and extra costs

4 deposits and extra costs

Grouped by whether the institution says they are required. When it gives a rule instead of an amount, the rule is shown.

Whether it is required is not stated

  • Deposit · CHF 1,250 one-time · Damage deposit switzerlandInferredYear not stated: confirm with the sourceRefundable
  • Deposit · £4,000 one-time · 2027 · Pre payment london⁠Not refundable
  • Deposit · CHF 5,000 one-time · 2027 · Pre payment switzerland⁠Not refundable
  • Deposit · £265 one-time · Residential deposit londonInferredYear not stated: confirm with the sourceRefundable
Scholarships

9 scholarships from the institution

  • Alumni children scholarship · Kind: Alumni · Applies to: Tuition · Percent reduction: 5⁠
  • Alumni returning scholarship · Kind: Alumni · Applies to: Tuition · Percent reduction: 10⁠
  • Family scholarship · Kind: Family · Eligible: second and later child of the same family at Sommet Education institutions · Applies to: Tuition · Percent reduction: 5⁠
  • Hospitality scholarship · Kind: Hospitality industry · Eligible: students whose financial sponsor is a hotel/restaurant manager or owner or hospitality-related company owner · Applies to: Tuition · Percent reduction: 10⁠
  • Glion scholarships (general policy) · Kind: Merit · Note: limited number, competitive, case by case, apply to tuition only, not cumulative⁠
  • IB Diploma partner scholarship · Kind: Merit · Level: Bachelor · Places: 10 per semester per campus · Eligible: incoming undergraduate IB Diploma graduates; two recommendation letters and a 500-word essay⁠
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  • Nordic scholarship · Kind: Nationality · Eligible: Nordic students who self-finance or hold a government study loan · Applies to: Tuition · Percent reduction: 15⁠
  • Domestic fee for Swiss nationals (Bachelor's) · Kind: Residency · Level: Bachelor · Eligible: new students with a Swiss passport, or whose parent holds a Swiss passport or B/C permit; Swiss campuses only · Percent reduction: 35⁠
  • Domestic fee for Swiss nationals (Master's) · Kind: Residency · Level: Master · Eligible: new students with a Swiss passport, or whose parent holds a Swiss passport or B/C permit; Swiss campuses only · Percent reduction: 35⁠
Institution facts

International profile

Accepts international studentsYesInferred
Visa sponsorYesInferred
Visa routes
  • Student visaSwitzerland · Type D study visa · non-EU/EEA nationals · 8-12⁠
  • Student visaUnited Kingdom · Student Route visa · international applicants studying more than six months⁠
International studentsNot found on official pages
Accreditations
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessAACSB · Member⁠
  • New England Commission of Higher EducationNECHE · Accredited⁠
  • Quality Assurance Agency for Higher EducationQAA · Reviewed⁠
  • Swiss Accreditation CouncilSAC · Recognised⁠
Rankings

1 ranking published

Each with the edition it comes from. They do not change the order of results.

  • QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: #3 (Subject, Hospitality & Leisure Management)⁠
Campuses

Campus and facilities

Bulle campus

Bulle · Chemin de Bouleyres 17, 1630⁠

FacilitiesLibrary⁠
SupportStudent clubs⁠, Student union⁠

Glion campus

Glion (Montreux) · Rte de Glion 111, 1823⁠

FacilitiesGymInferred
SupportStudent clubs⁠, Student union⁠

Glion London (hosted by the University of Roehampton)

London, United Kingdom · Downshire House, Roehampton Lane, SW15 4HT⁠

FacilitiesGymInferred, Library⁠
SupportStudent clubs⁠, Student union⁠

Registered office GIHE Sàrl

Bulle · 1630⁠

Whole institution

Stated for the institution, without a campus.

SupportCareer service⁠
Partners and offices

Who to write to

AddressRue de l'Ondine 20, 1630 Bulle⁠
AddressRte de Glion 111, 1823 Montreux (Glion)⁠
AddressDownshire House, Roehampton Lane, SW15 4HT London⁠
Admissionsadmissions@glion.edu · +41 (0)26 919 78 78
General enquiriesContact form ↗
General enquiries · Bulle+41 (0)79 916 15 70
General enquiries · Glion+41 21 966 35 35
General enquiries · London+44 (0) 7876 864261
Housing

15 housing options published

Rooms
  • Rooms run by the institution (Bulle)Inferred
  • Rooms run by the institution (Glion)Inferred
  • Rooms through partner residences (London)Inferred

Other housing9

  • Double superior room en suite⁠
  • Meal plan prepaid food beverage⁠
  • Double superior room en suite · CHF 6,300 / semester · 2027⁠
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  • Meal plan prepaid food beverage · CHF 2,700 / semester · 2027⁠
  • Room with balcony⁠
  • Room with lake view⁠
  • Single room en suite · CHF 10,300 / semester · 2027⁠
  • Single standard room shared bathroom⁠
  • Single superior room en suite⁠

Residences and boarding6

  • Raymond Jaussi⁠
  • Student residenceInferred
  • Partner residence · self cateringInferred
Show 3 more
  • University residenceInferred
  • University residence · self cateringInferred
  • Single room en suite university residence · £5,873 / semester · 2027⁠
Calendar

5 upcoming dates

Deadlines and starts of all programmes. Yours are marked once you set your citizenship.

Nov 2026
Jul 2027
Data coverage

730 facts from 70 official sources

Counted from the official pages we have checked so far.

  • Price18 of 19 publish this
  • Dates4 of 19 publish this
  • Language13 of 19 publish this
  • Duration19 of 19 publish this
  • Modules9 of 19 publish this
  • Lessons a week8 of 19 publish this
  • Ages3 of 19 publish this
  • Entry requirements18 of 19 publish this
  • Accommodation2 of 19 publish this
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Complete record

Everything we hold about Glion

6 fields looked for but not found or not applicable.

Money · 2 with values
AccommodationUniversity residence · Campus: Glion · Proximity: NearbyInferredUniversity residence · Campus: Glion · Proximity: On siteInferred
Payment scheduleKind: Semester payment · Deadline fall intake: 15 May · Deadline spring intake: 15 November⁠
Programme · 14 with values · 6 without
Accepts international studentsYesInferred
AccreditationsAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business · Body: AACSB · Status: MemberInferredNew England Commission of Higher Education · Body: NECHE · Status: Accredited⁠Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education · Body: QAA · Status: Reviewed⁠Swiss Accreditation Council · Body: SAC · Status: Recognised⁠
AddressCity: Bulle · Kind: Admissions office · Street: Rue de l'Ondine 20 · Country: Switzerland · Postal code: 1630⁠City: Montreux (Glion) · Kind: Main campus · Street: Rte de Glion 111 · Country: Switzerland · Glion campus · Postal code: 1823⁠City: London · Kind: Campus · Street: Downshire House, Roehampton Lane · Country: United Kingdom · London campus · Postal code: SW15 4HT⁠
Agent programNot found on official pages
CampusesBulle campus facilities · Facilities: Seats: 1068 · Classrooms: 26 · Student accommodation buildings: 4⁠Glion campus facilities · Facilities: Seats: 556 · Classrooms: 16 · Student accommodation buildings: 5⁠London campus facilities · Facilities: Seats: 236 · Classrooms: 7⁠Host: University of Roehampton · London campus host⁠
CityMontreuxInferred
ContactsRole: Admissions · Email: admissions@glion.edu · Phone: +41 (0)26 919 78 78⁠Role: General · Form url: https://www.glion.edu/about-us/contact/⁠Role: General · Phone: +41 (0)79 916 15 70 · Campus: Bulle⁠Role: General · Phone: +41 21 966 35 35 · Campus: Glion⁠Role: General · Phone: +44 (0) 7876 864261 · Campus: London⁠
CountryCHInferred
DiningNot found on official pages
EnrollmentNationalities approx: 100⁠
Founded year1962⁠
Housing deadlineNot found on official pages
Housing guaranteeNot found on official pages
International studentsNot found on official pages
Typehospitality business schoolInferred
Living costs£450 / month · 2027 · London⁠CHF 500 / month · 2027 · Switzerland⁠
NamesEn: Glion Institute of Higher Education · Abbr: Glion · Native: Glion Institute of Higher Education⁠
OwnershipNot found on official pages
Visa routesKind: Student visa · Country: Switzerland · Visa type: Type D study visa · Required for: non-EU/EEA nationals · Processing weeks: 8-12⁠Kind: Student visa · Country: United Kingdom · Visa type: Student Route visa · Required for: international applicants studying more than six months⁠
Visa sponsorYesInferred

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