Cesar Ritz Colleges

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is comprised of three campuses: the historic centre of Lucerne, lakeside at Le Bouveret, and up in the mountains at Brig. Bachelor students can choose between Le Bouveret and Lucerne for their first two years, before moving up to Brig for their final year. All Master students are based full time at our Brig campus. At Cesar Ritz Colleges, we provide our students with a truly Swiss journey through hospitality education. Our programmes give students the best of both worlds: a ‘Ritzy’ Swiss hospitality education in campuses drenched in history and tradition combined with an American/British approach to business management and entrepreneurship.

Their studies lead them to a fully elaborated, realistic business plan that is ready to be implemented after graduation. Close industry partnerships with global industry leaders, including the Ritz Paris hotel and UBS, in combination with strong university partners in the USA (Washington State University) and the UK (University of Derby), enable graduates to confidently implement their strategies.

Since 1982, César Ritz Colleges Switzerland has provided international hotel and tourism management education. Located on three campuses, the César Ritz Colleges Switzerland and Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland are situated in Le Bouveret, the University Centre is in Brig, Switzerland, and a recently opened campus in Lucerne.

Please complete the application form and send it with the following documents:

• High-school/university certificates/transcripts
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS or OOPT or equivalent)
• Completed Statement of Health document
• Copy of passport
• Four passport-size photographs (3x4 cm – required upon arrival in Switzerland)
• Curriculum vitae (résumé)
• Motivation letter
• Work reference letters (if available)

• Student Services

When you join our hotel school, you will become a part of a bigger family. Whether you find yourself far from home for the first time, or if you need a bit of friendly academic advice, we make sure there is always someone you can talk to.​

• Activities & Events

Discover a selection of sporting and social activities throughout the academic year organised with the help of the Student Ambassador Forum and our experienced Sports & Leisure Coordinator.

• Discover Switzerland

From skiing to rowing, Art Basel to the Montreux Jazz Festival, discover what Switzerland can offer you. Located in the heart of Europe, explore some of the world's most beautiful landscapes with an eclectic cultural heritage. 

As a member school of Swiss Education Group, all of our students are part of one of the world's largest hospitality alumni networks and have exclusive access to the International Recruitment Forum (held in Montreux) twice a year. As an extra bonus, Le Bouveret and Lucerne students share their campus with Culinary Arts Academy students, another of Swiss Education Group's member schools. This offers all Bachelor students the chance to organise events and develop their hospitality skills alongside future chef entrepreneurs.