Ranking Overview

Hotel Institute Montreux should be compared through hospitality and leisure management rankings rather than broad research-university tables. It is a specialist hospitality-rooted business school, so subject ranking, employer reputation and industry recognition matter more than general university rank.

Current Ranking Snapshot

Ranking body	Latest available position or recognition
QS World University Rankings by Subject: Hospitality & Leisure Management 2026	8th worldwide for HIM Business School
QS World University Rankings by Subject: Hospitality & Leisure Management 2025	7th worldwide
HIM official ranking note	6th in academic and employer reputation, based on 2025 QS subject data
Institutional network	Part of Swiss Education Group
Academic partner	BBA awarded by Northwood University, USA

What The Rankings Mean

The QS hospitality ranking is useful because it compares hospitality and leisure institutions against similar schools. For a student targeting hotels, luxury business, tourism, events, customer experience or service-led business careers, this is usually more relevant than a broad global university table.

HIM's ranking profile also points to employer reputation. That matters in hospitality because internships, brand recognition, professional presentation and employer networks strongly influence the first job after graduation.

How Students Should Use The Ranking

Students should use HIM's ranking as one signal, not the only decision point. Before applying, compare:

• Program fit and major options
• Internship structure
• Total fee package in Swiss francs
• Accommodation and meal costs
• Scholarship options
• Visa timeline for Switzerland
• Career support and employer access
• Whether a specialist hospitality business school fits the student's long-term plan

Ranking Takeaway

HIM has a strong hospitality-specific ranking profile and is positioned among leading Swiss hospitality schools. It can be a serious option for students who want customer-focused business education, but the final choice should still depend on cost, intake timing, internship model and career fit.