[Sponsored Article] “We wanted our daughter to find a university that would challenge her academically, grow her as a person, and give her the kind of international perspective you can’t get in a single classroom. We found all of that – and more – at EHL Hospitality Business School.”
When Jade’s family first flew in from Boston to visit EHL’s campus in Lausanne, Switzerland, their trip confirmed what they had come to suspect: EHL is about much more than just hotels and restaurants. What they discovered was something entirely different: a world-leading business school that blends hospitality expertise with the kind of leadership, strategy, and soft skills that drive success in any industry.
Why Hospitality Management – and why EHL?
Today, artificial intelligence can process data in seconds but can’t replace empathy or cultural intelligence, so businesses are looking for leaders who understand people as well as profit. That’s exactly what EHL Hospitality Business School – founded in 1893 as the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne – has been perfecting for over 130 years right in the heart of Europe.
The school’s Bachelor in International Hospitality Management is ranked #1 worldwide in its field, with dual accreditation in both the US and Europe (NECHE, HES-SO, and AACSB). But this is not just a hospitality degree – it’s a globally recognized business education with a human-centric edge.
“Our daughter is learning economics, finance, and marketing, alongside leadership, negotiation, and intercultural communication,” says Jade’s mother. “She’s equally confident presenting to a boardroom or leading a diverse team – and that’s rare in someone her age.”
Learning by doing – from day one
Students begin their Bachelor in International Hospitality Management with a year of practical immersion, acquiring hands-on experience in operations, service excellence, and teamwork. This early exposure to the realities of the industry is followed by a practical internship, allowing them to apply their skills in a professional setting.
As they progress through the academic curriculum, they continue to strengthen their professional profiles through direct connections with industry leaders, a second internship mid-program (in a business and administration role) in the industry of their choice, and a final six-month consulting mandate where student teams solve real-world business challenges. Weekly industry guest speakers, business simulations, and consulting projects ensure students graduate with more than a degree – they leave with a portfolio of real-life experience, ready to face the world.
A global network – and a lifelong family
With students from over 125 nationalities and a network of 30,000+ alumni in over 150 countries, EHL offers both cultural immersion and unmatched career connections. Many graduates go into finance, healthcare, real estate, consulting or entrepreneurship – proving that this Bachelor degree opens doors far beyond hospitality.
“On campus, you’ll see a group project start in English, switch to French, and wrap up in Spanish,” says Dr. Achim Schmitt, Dean of EHL Hospitality Business School. “That’s the kind of agility our graduates bring to the global marketplace. Students come to EHL with dreams, and they leave with a worldwide family forever and the world’s top soft skills toolbox.”
Your child’s future starts here
For Jade’s family, the decision has already paid off. “Our daughter has grown in confidence, maturity, and cultural awareness. She’s ready for any industry, anywhere in the world.”
If you want your child to join a new generation of leaders – globally minded, business-savvy, and human-focused – visit our website or meet with a local advisor to explore the EHL Bachelor: Nicolas Terrieux, [email protected], +41 21 785 15 34
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