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Hiring Managers rank Glion among the top 3 hospitality schools in the world for an international career!

Laureate Hospitality Education commissioned Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) Travel & Tourism (U.K.), the world’s largest provider of custom research and analysis, to conduct a broad industry survey amongst a large sample of hiring managers fromleading international hospitality organisations around the world. The primary purpose of this survey was to establish the relative ‘ranking’ of the various international hospitality management schools providing university-level programmes from which these employers are likely to recruit staff..

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Glion is very proud of its unique vision and accomplishments and everything that contributes to its renowned reputation as a leader in education within the hospitality industry. Read more about our history, accreditation and the Alumni Association of Glion.

What Makes Glion Different?

Over 40 years of successful partnership with the industry, resulting in a proven track record of great career placement for our student.
Wide choice of programmes fully compatible for transfers, as well as professional development.
Unique curriculum design fostering a learning experience that goes beyond the classroom, encourages students' self-development, and builds leadership abilities and business skills.
Interactive teaching methodology that is centred on students, while encouraging them to develop their own thinking and analytical processes.
High quality faculty.
International student body of over 65 nationalities, providing a unique living experience.
Recognition by the industry and the Swiss Cantonal authority.
Accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Two superb campuses, each catering to a specific level of study while providing a privileged, friendly living environment.
Transparency, honesty and professional ethics in all it does.

Student Characteristics:

(Based on 2004 data)

Total number of students:	904
On campus	658
In internship	246


Male students:	47%
Female students:	53%

Number of Nationalities on campus:	82
Where our students come from:
Europe	50%
Americas (North & South)	14%
Asia Pacific	30%
Middle East& Africa	6%

Age ranges:
17 - 20 years old	275 students
21 - 24 years old	429 students
25 - 29 years old	57 students
30 + years old	48 students

Breakdown of students by programme type:
Bachelor Degree	769 students
Postgraduate Programmes	105 students
Masters Programmes	30 students

Interested in learning why several students chose Glion? click here

History:

Founded in 1962 by the two pioneers of Swiss tourism, the visionary hotelier Frédéric Tissot and the professor Walter Huntziker, father of social tourism, Glion has not stopped growing and evolving. This growth is reflected in the high quality of its infrastructure, as well as in its innovative approach to education. Since the beginning, Glion has maintained its leadership position because of its futuristic vision, and its desire to continuously grow and improve.

In 2002, Glion became part of Laureate International Universities (LIU), a division of Laureate Education, Inc. Laureate operates universities worldwide in Chile, China, France, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Switzerland and Spain. In Switzerland, Laureate Hospitality Education coordinates the provision of its two sister schools GIHE and Les Roches.

The Alumni Association of Glion: A Worldwide Network

Created in 1964, the Alumni Association of Glion (AAG) is a non-profit organization. Its main purpose is to create and maintain contact between all the Alumni as well as keep alive the famous "Glion Spirit." This international network consists of around 3000 active members in some 100 countries and represents an extremely useful source of employment for graduates of Glion.

Major countries where alumni are based have a representative who organizes regular events for Alumni to meet, share memories, exchange professional opinions, get in touch with each other etc. These reunions are open to all Alumni including those who are not members of the association.

General Assembly:

The annual General Assembly is the main Alumni gathering and generally takes place in March over a weekend. The location changes each year, generally alternating Switzerland and another country. This event draws many Alumni from all around the world and includes a General Assembly meeting, sometimes workshops, visits of the area, a gala dinner but above all lots of happiness, fun, emotions and a wonderful get-together!

Alumni Website:

Alumni have access to one another not just through local meetings, but also through The Spirit of Glion, a website and online community that has been specifically designed for Glion graduates.

Financial Information:

To request financial information about Glion Institute of Higher Education, please send correspondence to:

Glion Institute of Higher Education
c/o: Ingmar Berg (CFO)
Rue de Lac 118
CH - 1815 Clarens
Switzerland

Partners:

The European Center for Tourism Studies, Corfu, Greece