Regularly ranked among the world’s top hospitality schools, our reputation is built on strong, long-standing relationships with leading hotels and restaurants across the globe.
By providing a collaborative and innovative learning environment, we prepare our students for international careers in hospitality, food & beverage, and customer experience across all five continents.
Join the École Hôtelière de Genève: a benchmark in Switzerland and internationally
Located in the heart of the city, the École Hôtelière de Genève (EHG) is recognized as one of Switzerland’s leading hotel schools, training future talent in the hotel and restaurant industry, hotel management and luxury tourism. Thanks to its pedagogical approach combining theory and practice, the EHG is the benchmark for professional training in Geneva.
A business and hospitality school focused on excellence
As a hospitality business school, EHG offers comprehensive programs preparing you for careers in hotel management, catering and hospitality management. Whether you’re aiming for a bachelor’s degree in hotel management, a diploma in catering, or training in hospitality management, you’ll benefit from rigorous training recognized by industry professionals worldwide.
Work-study hotel training for hands-on experience
EHG offers work-study programs, enabling students to combine hotel studies with on-the-job experience. This work-study hotel training program is designed to help students enter the world of hospitality, and opens the door to internships in the Swiss hospitality industry, as well as opportunities in prestigious hotels and restaurants.
An exceptional cooking and gastronomy school
With its state-of-the-art facilities, EHG is also a renowned Swiss culinary school, offering training programs in cuisine, gastronomy, apprenticeship in cuisine Geneva, and even courses in butler training or hotel gastro training. An ideal course of study for those wishing to specialize in the culinary arts and high-end catering.
Professional training in hospitality and tourism for everyone
Whether you’re a student, retraining or looking for further training in the hotel industry, EHG offers flexible modules: adult hotel training, luxury hotel training for adults, hotel and tourism training, or outdoor hotel training. Our courses are tailored to the needs of professionals and beginners alike.
A hotel management school recognized in Switzerland and internationally
EHG is much more than just a Swiss hotel school: it’s a true hospitality management school in Switzerland, on a par with the best institutions in the sector. It stands out in the rankings of Swiss hotel schools, rivalling institutions such as the École Hôtelière de Lausanne.
Training that is valued on the job market
EHG graduates obtain certificates in hotel management, hotel management diplomas in Switzerland, or hotel management certifications that open the doors to the world’s leading hotel chains, luxury establishments and tourism companies. Thanks to our expertise in revenue management and hotel and catering management training, our students’ futures are bright.
An accessible, conveniently located school
Choosing EHG means joining a hotel school in Geneva that’s easily accessible, dynamic and open to the world. Our professional training courses in Geneva offer excellent value for money. If you compare hotel schools, you’ll see that EHG combines academic excellence with affordability.
Why choose the École Hôtelière de Genève?
Choosing the École Hôtelière de Genève means opting for a training program rooted in the realities of the field, where teaching takes place in immersion, at the very heart of the demands of the profession. It means embracing a reputation that extends beyond Switzerland’s borders, supported by an international reputation built on excellence and innovation. It also means seizing the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through enriching internships, both in Switzerland and abroad, in prestigious establishments. EHG offers students the freedom to build their own career path, whether through a work-study or full-time program, depending on their aspirations and pace. Finally, joining the school opens the door to a promising career in the refined world of luxury hotels, where know-how and interpersonal skills are the keys to success.
Integrate the excellence of Swiss hotel training
EHG opens the doors to a future in hotel management, catering, luxury tourism and gourmet cuisine. Join an international school in Geneva that trains tomorrow’s leaders in the French-speaking Swiss hotel and restaurant industry.
Post-graduate hotel training
Postgraduate training to anticipate changes in the sector
The École Hôtelière de Genève is innovating by offering 3 18-month post-graduate programs designed to meet the contemporary challenges of the hospitality industry:
- Hotel Management
- Creative Event Conceptions & Organization
- Luxury Hospitality & Product Management
These courses cover current topics such as innovative entrepreneurship in the foodservice industry, digital transformation for hotels and restaurants, luxury hospitality management, management of small and medium-sized hotels, design and organization of creative events, and hotel management. These programs aim to equip professionals with the skills they need to excel in a constantly evolving environment.
A hybrid teaching approach tailored to hospitality professionals
Aware of the constraints of working professionals, these post-graduate programs are delivered in a hybrid format, combining face-to-face sessions and online courses. Each program comprises ten five-week modules, with one week of face-to-face classes per semester and live online sessions two evenings a week. This flexibility enables participants to combine continuing education with professional commitments, while benefiting from innovative teaching methods.
Individual modules for targeted specialization
For those wishing to deepen their skills in a specific area without committing to a full program, EHG offers the possibility of following individual modules. Each module, which lasts five weeks with two three-hour weekly sessions, provides targeted expertise and leads to a recognized certificate. This option offers great flexibility to personalize your career path according to your aspirations and availability.
