Glion Institute of Higher Education has been awarded the Swiss label of University of Applied Sciences. With this accreditation, this leading institution in the fields of hospitality and luxury management hopes to increase its international reputation and enhance the mobility of its students.
The University of Applied Sciences (HES) label, which has just been awarded by the Swiss Accreditation Council (CSA), recognizes the academic excellence of Glion Institute of Higher Education, owned by the Sommet Education group.
This higher education institution, founded in 1962, offers bachelor’s, master’s and executive programs in hospitality, luxury and finance and has an international student community spread across three campuses in Switzerland and London (United Kingdom).
This enhanced international recognition will enable this specialized academic institution to promote mobility, research opportunities and the employability of its students.
Swiss academic excellence
The Haute école spécialisée (HES) distinction was created in Switzerland to recognize institutions that comply with the Federal Act on the Promotion and Coordination of Higher Education Institutions (HEEA) and with European standards and guidelines for quality assurance (ESG).
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