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The Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (Lausanne Hotel School), founded in 1893, is the world’s first ever hotelschool and is considered by many the best one that exists. The school has 2 campuses around the world, one in Lausanne, Switzerland and the other in Singapour. 

Bachelor of science in International Hospitality and management 

EHL delivers a world renowned Bachelor of science in International Hospitality and Management  (3 years + 1 preparatory year) that puts real world experience at the heart of its education with two 6 month internships. In addition, students will have to fulfill an applied research project or a “Student business project” where students consult for real world clients. Finally the Lausanne campus also harbors its very own 1 Michelin-star restaurant “Le Berceau des Sens” where students can gain their first experience working in a prestigious restaurant. This program is definitely fitted for those who want to rapidly gain experience in the world of Hospitality while still attending excellent academic courses. Find out more about this Bachelor here,and take this test to see if this Bachelor is right for you. 

Master’s degrees, MBA programs and others

EHL also offers three Master’s degrees: Hospitality Management, Global Hospitality Business and finally Wine and Hospitality (in partnership with Kedge Business school). Ranging from 16-18 months programs, these degrees have been designed with industrial partners of the school to prepare students with demanded skills for a fruitful career. The school also connects you to a powerful network that will help you launch your career and build entrepreneurial projects. Find out more about EHL Masters degrees here. The school also offers Pre-university courses, MBA programs and professional training, visit the EHL website for more information. 

Post-degree

EHL connects you to a powerful alumni network with over 30 000 members (48% of which being Senior managers, CEOs, owners or executives) from 150 countries. It also has a very strong reputation in the industrial world with 200+ companies recruiting on campus and 12000+ industrial partners posting on the EHL job platform, making it easier for students to start their professional career. The school also ranked 1st for Employer reputation among Hospitality schools (QS hospitality school ranking; 2019 and 2020). 

Requirements and useful qualities

Here are a few things EHL are looking for in potential students: 

• Academic aptitude for critical thinking & creativity

• Interpersonal skills for management and leadership roles

• Motivation and service mindset

• International outlook and language skills

Requirements to enroll at Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne can be found here

Once again, for any additional information about the EHL, please visit their website at https://www.ehl.edu/. 

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