B.H.M.S. is one of the world's leading hospitality schools, located in the heart of Lucerne, a vibrant and beautiful city in Switzerland.
B.H.M.S., Business and Management School located in Lucerne city, is a member of the Benedict Switzerland group of schools, founded in 1928. Benedict School is a private educational organization which educates each year more than 15.000 full and part-time students. B.H.M.S. was founded in 1998 [1] as a branch of the Benedict Schools in Switzerland located in St. Gallen, Zurich, Lucerne and Bern. B.H.M.S. is one of the world's leading hospitality schools, located in the heart of Lucerne. At the B.H.M.S campuses, over 1000 students per year study in the Business and Hospitality industry.
Why study at BHMS?
Your future starts today
At BHMS, we believe that your education should be as unique as you are. With an effective combination of academics, hands-on learning, and career support, you will graduate ready to embark on your professional journey.
From Swiss excellence to global success
We take pride in our heritage and are committed to the Swiss principles of hospitality education: respect for the customer, precision, rigour, attention to detail, immaculate presentation, discretion, and trustworthiness.
Recognised for its long-standing hospitality tradition and high standards of quality, and an innovative business landscape home to many international companies, Switzerland is ideally suited to explore global business and the value of outstanding customer service.
Quality education
Ranked #16 globally for Employer Reputation (QS Rankings by subject), BHMS is one of only six schools in Switzerland rated as a five-star institution. Studying at a five-star rated institution ensures access to top-notch education, excellent facilities, and strong career prospects. Our academic partnerships with leading universities in the UK also guarantee that high educational standards are met.
Fast-track degrees
Our fast-track degree programmes combine academic rigour with hands-on industry experience, so you can graduate ready to join the workforce and start your career.
- Get your BA degree in 36 months (18 months in class, 18 months in internship)
- Get your MSc degree in 12 months (6 months in class, 6-month independent research project, optional internship)
- Get your MBA in 12 months (6 months in class, 6-month capstone project, optional internship)
- Combine your MSc with an MBA and graduate in 18 months (12 months of academic studies, 6-month research project, optional internship).
Real-world experience
We value practical, real-world experience, central to the Swiss dual approach to vocational education. That’s why we work closely with an established network of reputable industry partners to guarantee internships during your studies.
We don’t just help you find a job, we help you launch a career
Our commitment to you doesn’t end once you have left. We support all of our students in securing a first job after graduation and facilitate your next steps by setting up interviews, connecting you to our worldwide network of employers and giving you access to thousands of job opportunities on our exclusive alumni platform.
Lucerne: the heartbeat of Switzerland
DISCOVER LUCERNE: Our location in the heart of one of Switzerland’s most beloved cities offers multiple advantages. With its picturesque landscapes and proximity to stunning Lake Lucerne, Lucerne provides international students with both the amenities and attractions of a bustling city, as well as proximity to some of the most spectacular locations in the Swiss Alps.
B.H.M.S. is ranked 5th best Hotel Management School in Switzerland
B.H.M.S. ranking went up to the 5th position among the best Hotel Management Schools in Switzerland according to the CEO World Ranking 2019.
In a worldwide survey of the world’s top Hospitality Management universities, B.H.M.S. and its accreditation partner Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen, managed to be among the best educational institutes providing high quality studies in Hospitality management to students from all around the globe.
We offer a once-in-a-lifetime study experience to students who wish to have a career in the Hospitality Industry, and we designed one of the fastest track Bachelor and Master Degrees in Switzerland without compromising the educational quality.
B.H.M.S. is ranked 5th Best Swiss Hotel School among all the Hotel Schools in Switzerland
B.H.M.S. is ranked 31st from all the Hotel Schools Worldwide
