How can I apply to study at HIM?
When can I start my studies at HIM?
We have two intakes per year at HIM, in September and February.
In the second half of 2013, the Hotel Institute Montreux will implement a new program structure with courses organized in terms of 11 weeks. Starting in January, April, July and October
What are the entry requirements for study at HIM?
First year - Undergraduate Program
- Minimum age: 17 years*
- English: TOEFL 500+ or IELTS 5.0 or 50+ points on the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT).**
- Students must have successfully completed their high school diploma.
- For students with a lower level of English, we recommend the English Foundation Program.
*Please note that students must be 18 years of age to commence the full-time industry internship. Those students who have not attained this age will be requiredto complete an additional academic term at HIM before commencing their first internship.
Direct entries into second or third year may be possible for students who hold appropriate academic qualifications in Hospitality. Please contact us for further information.
Direct entries to the final term of the BBA Program
- Applicants should hold a Higher Diploma in a relevant field
- English level equivalent to TOEFL 525 or IELTS 5.5
Postgraduate Diploma Program
- Minimum age: 21 years
- English: TOEFL 500+ or IELTS 5.0 or 50+ points on the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT).**
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or at least 3 years work experience in a supervisory position in any industry.
**The Oxford Online Placement test can be taken free of charge. Please contact us to find out your nearest test center.
Do I need to have TOEFL or IELTS?
No. However you will need to have a recognized English test, or take our the Oxford Online Placement test.
Can I take English courses at HIM?
Yes, for students who do not have the required level of English for direct entry, HIM offers
English foundation courses of up to 4 months prior to starting your progamme. Students must achieve the required English level before they can start their hospitality program at HIM.
How is my internship organized?
What is the application deadline?
HIM operates on a rolling admissions process. As such, there is no explicit deadline for applications for a particular intake. However, given the limited number of places in the programs, we recommend that candidates initiate the application process as early as possible.
This is especially important for students who require a visa to study in Switzerland. In certain countries it may take up to 12 weeks for a visa to be approved.
