Situated among the stunning lakes and mountain scenery of Lucern, Switzerland, the Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi) is a leading institution dedicated to training students from around the globe to become managers in hotel, tourism, and related hospitality industries. With high education and industry training standards, HTMi lives by its mission which is “Come as a Student, Become a Manager."

The thousands of international students representing 45 nationalities who choose HTMi for their education each year give this unique post-secondary institution its multicultural flavor.

Advantages for International Students

HTMi has so much to offer, including a state-of-the-art campus, some of the most internationally – recognized undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the world, professional student and housing services as well as opportunities to participate in internships in Switzerland or in your home country.

A leader in international research

HTMi is not only the cream of the crop when it comes to hotel, culinary, and tourism management training, it Is also a global leader in student research. While on campus, international students have opportunities to do work at the International Hospitality Research Centre.

This research center supports student research at all levels and also publishes two student online journals to showcase the research work of students. Furthermore, students can present their research twice a year at conferences held at HTMi.

Tuition and Fees

International students who choose HTMi will find that not only does this school offer some of the finest training anywhere in the world, for such a high – calibre institute, tuition and living costs are quite reasonable.

An undergraduate student studying for four years can expect to pay CHF 26,500 (Swiss Francs) per year while those in accelerated undergraduate (Graduate Faster) programs, as well as diplomas in baking and pastry arts, will respectively pay CHF 30,000 and CHF 29,000 per year.

For a full listing of tuition and expenses, please consult the HTMi website.

Method of payment for tuition and other costs

Direct Bank Transfer:

• Account Number: 2096.8232.2001 CHF
• IBAN Nr. CH86 0077 8209 6823 2200 1
• Account Name / Beneficiary: “HTMi Switzerland AG”
• Bank Address: Luzerner Kantonalbank, Luzern, Switzerland

Please note: the bank must indicate the student’s full name to facilitate payment verification.

Payments are to be made in full in Swiss francs by the payment dates specified by HTMi

Admissions Requirements and Start dates

When applying to HTMi, students are required to:

• Complete the application form

Enclose:

• Five passport size photographs
• Copies of school certificates or diplomas awarded
• Work testimonials (if applicable)

After receiving the application, HTMi may issue a Letter of Offer. In order to receive the Letter of Acceptance, students are required to send their down payments directly to the school.

Please note that the HTMi Letter of Acceptance is used to apply for the visa.

Start Dates

Academic

• January 18^th
• April 7^th

Work Placement

• 5-6 Months

Please note that semesters starting in January finish on the dates shown, when all students check out except for BSc students who are still completing exams. 

Programs offered include:

Undergraduate

• Certificate in International Hotel and Tourism Operations (Study Longer Pathway)
• Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management
• Higher Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management (Graduate Faster Pathway)

Postgraduate

• Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management
• Master (MSc) Hospitality and Tourism Management and MBA in Hospitality Management

Swiss European Culinary Arts Programmes

• Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in European Baking and Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts
• Bachelor, BSc in International Culinary Arts

Specialisation and Certified Professional Programmes

• Diploma Manager in Training for Trainers in Hotel Management
• Certified Professional in Hospitality Operations