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César Ritz Colleges is an accredited Swiss University of Applied Sciences, offering prestigious, internationally recognized qualifications that meet top academic and industry standards.
At César Ritz Colleges, we believe leadership isn’t a title – it’s a mindset, shaped through action.
For over four decades, we’ve empowered students to become confident, strategic, and adaptable executive leaders – ready to drive change across global industries.
40+
Years of Academic Excellence & Industry Firsts
#3
in Academic Reputation (QS World University Rankings)
12:1
Student to Teacher Ratio for Personalized Learning
95%
of Students are Highly Satisfied with the Multinational Community
Join our Open Days and discover the wonderful study environment at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland!
During these events, you also have the possibility to visit the other Swiss Education Group schools and find the perfect match for you.
Our campus
Our campus is based in Brig – a vibrant Swiss student town near the Italian border – where independent-living student housing, breathtaking landscapes, and a multicultural community offer the ideal setting for personal and professional development.
Rooted in the values of Swiss hospitality, and powered by its innovation, our programs blend Swiss academic excellence with international business thinking, immersive learning, and personalised mentoring – building the skills and mindset needed to lead in a rapidly changing world.
The name César Ritz signals innovation. His legacy isn’t about maintaining standards – it’s about setting new ones.
Our innovation philosophy – Rethink. Refine. Realize – empowers students to challenge assumptions, shape direction, and bring bold ideas to life.
the status quo by reframing challenges and exploring bold new perspectives
your ideas through hands-on application, expert feedback, and strategic thinking
your vision by leading real-world projects and building confidence through execution
At César Ritz Colleges we don’t just prepare you for a job – we prepare you for an executive leadership career. César Ritz alumni go on to lead and shape industries around the world - #CesarRitzChangeMakers. As part of Swiss Education Group, students also gain access to a global alumni network that includes 3 additional schools: SHMS, Culinary Arts Academy and HIM Business School - which increases access to exclusive opportunities and top employers.
With two global internships, mentoring, and optional Management-in-Training placements, you’ll graduate with the confidence, skills, and network to lead across industries.
40%
of Alumni in C-Suite roles
35%
of Alumni founded businesses
88%
pursue Advanced Degrees after BSc
23%
are accepted into management in training programs while on campus
Choosing where to pursue higher education is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make, because the outcome will set your career path for the rest of your life. Of course, you want an educational experience that will give you the best chance to reach your potential and achieve your life’s goals. César Ritz Colleges, a global leader in hospitality education with a proven record of preparing some of the top leaders in the field, offers you that chance to excel. You join a close and exclusive network of school alumni who can influence your career for years to come.
We have built a global community of students, faculty, and alumni that shape the core of who we are. Our community comes from a multitude of cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. This is our community and these are their stories.
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