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César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
A Legacy of Leadership, Reimagined for Tomorrow
For over four decades, César Ritz Colleges has been redefining what it means to lead. Inspired by the pioneering mindset of our namesake, we believe leadership isn’t a title – it’s a mindset shaped through action.
Our mission is to equip students with the strategic clarity, confidence, and global perspective to lead transformative C-suite careers in hospitality, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
Swiss Roots
Global Recognition
César Ritz Colleges is a University of Applied Sciences Institute, officially accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council. This distinction ensures our degrees meet the highest academic and industry standards, and are recognised by employers and institutions worldwide.
With two Swiss-accredited degrees – including our Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Business Management and our Master of Science in Leadership – we offer a rigorous, respected, and globally relevant education.
Innovation is Our Educational Philosophy
We don’t learn from tradition. We teach, and our students experience, innovation in practice.
Our innovation philosophy – Rethink. Refine. Realise. – equips students to:
- Challenge assumptions and explore new perspectives
- Sharpen ideas through strategy, feedback, and experimentation
- Apply their thinking through real-world leadership practice
This mindset goes beyond the classroom, shaping how our students think, lead, and succeed.
Shaping Careers
We design education around real-world success. Students complete two paid international internships and benefit from a dedicated career services team that supports personal and professional growth.
Our graduates join a powerful global network of 12,500 César Ritz alumni – 40% of whom now hold C-suite roles, and 35% who have launched their own businesses.
A Campus That Elevates Innovation
Our campus in Brig–just 20 minutes from César Ritz’s birthplace– is an inspiring setting of Swiss Alps, bold ideas, and focused learning. It’s strategically placed between the international hubs of Milan and Zurich and serves as home to a vibrant student community.
With independent-living accommodation, multi- cultural immersion, and a strong peer network, students experience the perfect blend of challenge and support in a one-of-a kind creative hub.
Join a Community of Change-Makers
César Ritz Colleges isn’t just a school. It’s a launchpad for thinkers, doers, and leaders who want to make a difference.
We invite you to bring your ambition, your creativity, and your desire to lead – and we’ll give you the mindset, mentorship, and momentum to realise it.
We are a leading hospitality business school with entrepreneurship and sustainability at our heart. Drawing from over 40 years of experience and the pioneering ethos of César Ritz, we provide students with a multi-campus learning experience. We foster a culture of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and leadership, in an inclusive learning environment that values independent, visionary thinking through the application of the latest research and technology.
Topping the list
We are ranked among the top
1st
Communication with tutors ( THE-ICE 2022 Student Satisfaction Global Index )
1st
Communication with students ( THE-ICE 2022 Student Satisfaction Global Index )
1st
On-campus facilities access ( THE-ICE 2022 Student Satisfaction Global Index )
5th
best hospitality school in the world
(2025 QS World University Rankings)
3rd
best hospitality school for academic reputation
(score: 93.7/100)
(2025 QS World University Rankings)
5th
best hospitality school for employer reputation
(score: 93.3/100)
(2025 QS World University Rankings)
GUIDED BY THE ETHOS OF INDUSTRY PIONEER CÉSAR RITZ
The customer is never wrong
Born in 1850 in a small village in Switzerland, César Ritz used his creativity and innovative spirit to write hospitality history. Working hard in the restaurant and hotel industry, he was able to move up the ranks. Intelligent, agile, eager to learn, and decisive, he was the master of difficult situations and was known for his incredible memory of guests and their needs.
He famously coined the phrase, “The customer is never wrong."
He went on to manage and buy hotels, always introducing bold innovations. His most prestigious accomplishment was creating and running the Ritz Paris Hotel, an unprecedented example of comfort and elegance. It was there he met his lifelong friend and business partner Chef Auguste Escoffier.
César Ritz was a pioneer, who thought outside the box to create standards of service and excellence that defined and invented the luxury hospitality industry. That entrepreneurial spirit guides our entire experience, from the ambition of our students, to the way we nurture the next generation of visionaries.
Swiss Education Group
Global leader in hospitality & business education
We are part of Swiss Education Group – an alliance of internationally-celebrated schools that specialize hospitality, business, and culinary arts. As a César Ritz Colleges student, you will join a global community of students and alumni where you can share advice and uncover new opportunities. Our graduates go on to build successful careers across a wide range of industries, providing you with an invaluable network.