Swiss Education Group

Swiss Education Group (SEG) is Switzerland’s leading private hospitality and culinary education network, operating four top-tier schools across multiple campuses. As of 2025, all four SEG institutions rank among the world’s top eight hospitality schools in the QS World University Rankings, with two in the global top five. SEG educates over 6,000 students from 110+ countries.

Founded in 1986 as Swiss Language Club and later Swiss Education Academy, SEG expanded into hotel and hospitality management education with the Swiss Hotel Management School in 1992. It now includes César Ritz Colleges (acquired 2011), HIM Business School, and Culinary Arts Academy. In 2018, it was acquired by Summer Capital.

In the 2025 QS rankings for Hospitality & Leisure Management, SEG operates four of the world’s top‑8 schools: SHMS (#3 globally), César Ritz (#5), HIM (#7), and CAAS (#8), with strong employer and academic reputation scores.

Swiss Hotel Management School; César Ritz Colleges Switzerland; HIM Business School; Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland; SEGPro (professional & short courses); SEG Online (Executive programs).

Tuition varies by school/program; typically includes internships and in‑campus facilities. Professional programs and Executive Master’s options also available.

Industry‑focused curriculum; 1–2 paid internships per student; career & alumni networks; international student services; Swiss‑level quality assurance (EduQua, THE‑ICE); partnerships with Derby, WSU, Northwood; digital learning facilities.

On‑campus or nearby campus halls, managed directly or through SEG; often included as part of tuition packages. Internships may include lodging support.

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Rank

Operates 4 of the top‑8 hospitality schools globally (QS 2025)

Location

Campuses in Leysin, Montreux, Brig, Le Bouveret, Switzerland

Established

1986

International Students

0.82

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Hospitality & Hotel Management; Culinary Arts; Business Administration (Hospitality focus); Event & Luxury Brand Management; Executive Hospitality Management (online/masters).

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Tuition varies by school/program; typically includes internships and in‑campus facilities. Professional programs and Executive Master’s options also available.

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