Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)

Made for Excellence at Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

With a mission to form the future leaders of the hospitality industry, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne holds its MBA and executive education programs to the highest standards of quality, practicality and relevance. As the world's premier reference for hospitality management, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne is at the center of leadership education in the field. 

Founded for the Industry, By the Industry

The Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) was founded in 1893 with a strong sense of Swiss hospitality. In the years since its founding, EHL has made a practice of educating world-class leaders in the industry. Today, EHL's campus hosts over 2,000 students from over 90 countries, all of which share a passion for service and human connection.

EHL employs a practical approach to teaching that is based on team work, leadership, career development and the integration of theory and practice. In producing functional talented and capable leaders, EHL strives to teach students how to learn, rather than predefined skills and expertise. This translates into graduates with the skills to continue their education far beyond their EHL education.

An Alumni Community of 25,000

Business is about knowledge, expertise and opportunity. In helping candidates develop their skills, share knowledge and find the right opportunities for their unique goals and abilities, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne offers MBA candidates and graduates exclusive access to a network of 25,000 alumni worldwide. Stretched across 120 nations and 5 continents, the EHL alumni network is a source of endless career opportunity.

Recruitment at EHL

Graduates of EHL programs are known for their unique and personalized skills in the field of hospitality management. With an effective combination of theoretical expertise and practical experience, EHL graduates are being notices and have been recruited to companies, such as BNP Real Estate, Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Hilton, Mandarin Oriental, Scandic Hotels, Shangria-La, Taj Group and more. 

The EHL Business Incubator

Earning your MBA at Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne is about much more than earning a prized degree and first-hand experience in hospitality management. With the 2009 introduction of the EHL business incubator, EHL faculty and alumni can now receive expert support in starting their own ventures in hospitality. In full form, the EHL incubator helps candidates to create, finance and develop their start-up ventures via a portfolio of services, designed to meet every early-stage need.