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Study Abroad Program

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Study abroad program

Study abroad

Welcoming students around the world

Say hello to César Ritz Colleges Switzerland, a sustainable and innovative world-class hospitality business school spread across two idyllic, iconic campuses, a place where you can make unforgettable memories, where sustainability is a mindset, and where you will transform into a well-rounded, creative and capable leader. A fast-track to success.

Learn from exceptional faculty, alongside students from all over the world, at a top-ranked school designed to prepare you for an exciting, rewarding career in international hospitality and beyond. Enjoy a premium, world-class education, a unique combination of theoretical and experiential learning, and a blended experience with sister school, Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland.

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How does it work?

Choose from three options and four starting dates

Learn 3

• Choose a term (11 weeks) and spend three months in the classroom. 

• Study your Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Management or International Hospitality Management.

Learn 6

• Choose two terms and spend six months in the classroom. 

Learn 6 Work 6

• Choose two terms and spend six months in the classroom, followed by a four to six month internship in Switzerland or worldwide. Our career coaches will help you every step of the way. Customize your term by choosing up to five courses (15 credits), plus an optional language

How to join us

 

What are the application requirements?

Required documents:

  • High school diploma for gap year students
  • University/college transcripts
  • Recommended minimum overall GPA of 2.6
  • If already enrolled, a letter from your home university confirming courses to be taken at César Ritz Colleges

 

Admissions requirements:

  • English language proficiency of TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
  • Applicants must be 18 years old or over
When can I start?

There are 4 possible starting dates: January, April, July or October.

Select one of these three options. Customize your semester by choosing up to five courses (15 credits), plus an optional language:

  • Learn 3: choose a term (11 weeks) and spend three months in the classroom.
  • Learn 6: choose two terms and spend six months in the classroom.
  • Learn 6, Work 6: choose two terms and spend six months in the classroom, followed by a six-month internship in Switzerland or worldwide. Our career coaches will help you every step of the way to help you make the most of your internship.

Customize your term by choosing up to 5 courses (15 credits) and add a language (optional)

What do the fees include?
  • Full board (accommodation in a standard double room and meals)
  • All tuition and study materials
  • Health Insurance
  • Selection of excursions
  • 15 credits/semester (Plus optional language)
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