“Learning hospitality in Switzerland is a must.” 

If you have the desire to study hospitality, surely you will often hear people say that sentence and advise you to study hospitality in Switzerland. Switzerland has always been considered as a country with the best hospitality.

In fact, this sentence appears not without reason, there is a historical reason behind it. Read more below:

Historical background why study hospitality in switzerland

Back in the 18th century, Switzerland was considered a must-visit destination for royals, aristocrates, and millionaires. These first class people were willing to travel across the continent just to visit Switzerland. They are attracted by the climate, the alpine adventures and the amazing scenery.

Over the years, the quality of infrastructure had improved to bring in more tourists to the country, which in turn had resulted in a serious growth in the number of hotels available. By the end of the 19th century, Switzerland had become a major European tourist destination. Not to mention that guests who visited were guests of honor, they automatically learned how to best operate the hotel so that these high status guests were satisfied. They started adding more structure and organization to their management and operational processes to meet guest expectations, and that’s how Swiss hospitality management was born.

It is on this basis that Switzerland has the best hospitality education quality in the world. They have been in this field for centuries, so it’s no wonder people from all over the world come to learn hospitality in Switzerland

Apart from their centuries of experience in the hospitality sector, Switzerland also has several characteristics in its services. Average service here is accompanied by attention to detail, timely service and discretion.

Besides, the average education there also implements hands-on learning. So, you will be invited to put into practice all the knowledge you get from the class. No kidding, you can even practice serving hotel guests in Switzerland who generally come from various countries in the world. The lecturers and mentors are generally the best people from all over the world, who are dedicated to the world of hospitality.

Studying hospitality in Switzerland is certainly expensive, so while desirable, not everyone will be lucky enough to have the opportunity to study there. Then what is the solution?

Study Hospitality in Indonesia

You can start with studying hospitality in Indonesia. One of the best steps is to look for educational institutions that apply international standards, especially those that refer to what Switzerland teaches.

Swiss German University offers the best hospitality education in Indonesia, allowing you to study hospitality to Swiss standards. 90% of the course will be held in Indonesia, and at the end of the course you will get a European internship experience, with Switzerland as one of the study destinations.

Our double degree program with International Management Institute (IMI) Switzerland enables students to study in the best hospitality environment in the world. IMI Switzerland is acknowledged as one of the leading providers of education in Switzerland that offers a series of hospitality, tourism, culinary, and global business management related programs. With three degrees awarded from SGU, IMI, and IMI’s partner university, students are equipped with high-level qualifications to enter the international hospitality industry.

SGU Hotel & Tourism Management students will be required to take part in two internships: 

1. Internship in Indonesia: students will usually enter the Room Division, such as Front Office or Housekeeping. 
2. Internship in Switzerland or Germany: students will enter the Food and Beverage field, such as hot kitchens, cold kitchens, or restaurant service. 

Students taking an internship in Switzerland will be required to do an internship for six months while continuing one semester at IMI Switzerland (two semesters in total). This is what characterizes SGU Hotel & Tourism Management, because you will definitely be exposed to the European Internship Experience and work with people who are experienced in their fields. 

SGU Hotel & Tourism Management graduates will earn a bachelor’s degree in management under the business administration faculty. Career prospects:

• Professional Hotel Operators
• Accommodation & Recreation Owners
• Professional Conference Organizer / Event Organizer
• Hotel & Tourism Consultant
• Professional Laundry Business Owner
• Cruise Staff

SGU Hotel & Tourism Management offers 3 curricula:

• Single Degree
• Double Degree at Fachhochschule Südwestfalen at Germany
• Double Degree at IMI Switzerland

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About SGU

SWISS GERMAN UNIVERSITY (SGU) is an international university in Indonesia, was established in 2000 as a joint effort between Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. We are the pioneer in offering international curricula in Indonesia. Qualified students can graduate with a Double Degree from Indonesia and Germany, which SGU provides in cooperation with partner universities; surely a valuable tool for your future careers. Ever since its establishment, SGU has been dedicated to delivering quality education in line with international standards and aims to develop skilled professionals who meet the demands of the industry. In order to achieve its objectives, SGU offers quality-oriented learning through 12 Bachelor’s Degree Programs and 4 Master’s Degree Programs ranging from Engineering, Information Technology, and Business to Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Furthermore, with small class sizes, and with English as the medium of instruction, you can look forward to pursuing your tertiary education and degree with full confidence.