CH · Bachelor's
Glion Institute of Higher Education
BBA in International Hospitality Business
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Course Overview
Glion is ranked #2 globally for Hospitality and Leisure Management (QS World Rankings by Subject), behind only EHL. The BBA in International Hospitality Business is delivered from the historic Bulle (Swiss Alps) campus or the London campus, with a one-semester exchange option to the other. The degree blends six semesters of academic coursework with two paid 6-month internships at properties like The Dorchester, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Atlantis the Palm, and Marina Bay Sands — students earn around CHF 2,200/month gross during placements.
Sri Lankan applicants pick Glion over EHL when they want a slightly more luxury-management focused programme (Glion's specialisations are Luxury Brand Strategy, Real Estate, Finance & Revenue Management, and Marketing for the Luxury Industry). The Glion alumni network is dense in Sri Lankan, Maldivian, and Middle Eastern luxury resorts — Anantara, Cinnamon, Soneva, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab all hire heavily from Glion.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (any stream); Cambridge / Edexcel A Levels: BCC or above.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 26 points minimum.
- check_circle Online interview with Glion Admissions (assesses motivation and service orientation).
- check_circle Motivation letter + CV.
- check_circle Direct Year 2 entry available with a relevant HND or 2-year diploma in Hospitality / Business.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 5.5 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 70 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: B2 First.
- check_circle Glion English Language Programme available on campus for applicants needing 0.5-1.0 band uplift before main intake.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan applicants from Edexcel/Cambridge International streams qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CHF) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, avg.) | CHF 41,000 | Rs. 15,170,000 |
| On-campus Accommodation & Meals (per year) | CHF 13,000 | Rs. 4,810,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Bulle) | CHF 8,000 | Rs. 2,960,000 |
| Swiss Student Visa, Uniform & Setup | CHF 2,500 | Rs. 925,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment (paid internships partly offset later years) | CHF 64,500 | Rs. 23,865,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Swiss post-study work is restrictive (6 months to find work + CHF 60,000 salary threshold for B permit). Most graduates take roles in Dubai, London, Singapore or the Maldives. Median starting salary in luxury hospitality: CHF 50,000 (LKR 18.5M). 95% of Glion grads receive 2+ job offers before graduation. Strong placement at Atlantis, Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons, Cinnamon, Soneva, and LVMH luxury retail.
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