Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland

Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland draws from nearly 40 years experience and the ethos of pioneering Swiss hotelier César Ritz to offer students a multi-campus learning experience, focused on entrepreneurship and business management. We value innovation and risk-taking, multicultural awareness, and a caring approach to the personal development of our students. We are proud of our worldwide network of hospitality employers and alumni. Our graduates go on to become successful professionals and industry leaders who exceed customer expectations through their persistent dedication to excellence.

We are proud to carry on the legacy of legendary entrepreneur César Ritz. With hard work, innovation, and a touch of class, he accomplished a successful career in the hospitality industry and pioneered the world’s first luxury hotels. His tradition of excellence and service set the standards for hotels and restaurants throughout the world.

Students benefit from a learning environment steeped in this rich heritage, with a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Their studies lead them to develop a fully elaborated, realistic business plan that is ready to be implemented after graduation. Close partnerships with global industry leaders enable graduates to confidently implement their strategies.

Bachelor's students specialise in hospitality and entrepreneurship, and their bachelor's degree in partnership with Washington State University, USA, leads them to develop a fully elaborated, realistic business plan for a successful début in the hospitality industry and beyond.

For graduate students, the master's degree in partnership with the University of Derby, UK, provides a contemporary curriculum that prepares graduates to launch and maintain a sustainable and profitable business within a challenging global environment. The degree is awarded upon submission of a business plan/dissertation.

César Ritz College is also the only regional establishment to provide official accreditation from the world-renowned Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)