Les Roches ranks No. 2 globally whereas Glion rises to No. 3, with each faculties exhibiting 94%+ employability charges and intensive trade recruitment partnerships.
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Les Roches global hospitality education achieves an outstanding No. 2 in QS rankings, reaffirming its leadership as a trusted global talent hub for the hospitality sector.
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Les Roches showcases a 94% employability rate, with students averaging three to five job offers upon graduation and more than 200 visits from recruiting industry partners each semester.
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Les Roches benefits from a 16,000+ strong alumni network across 130+ countries.
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Glion Institute of Higher Education rises three places to No. 3 globally, a remarkable recognition of its strong positioning in luxury and the excellence of its undergraduate and postgraduate business programs.
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Today, Glion has a 98% employability rate within 3 months after graduation and more than 250 companies visiting campus annually to recruit.
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Glion has over 18,000 alumni across 164 countries.
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Glion and Les Roches are accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council and NECHE.
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Glion and Les Roches graduates are employer-ready to step directly into a sector rich with opportunity, as the World Travel & Tourism Council projects an 8.6 million hospitality employee shortage by 2035.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Sommet Education, the leading network of hospitality management and culinary arts institutions including École Ducasse, Glion, Les Roches, Indian School of Hospitality and Invictus Education, announces the exceptional performance of its flagship institutions in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject for Hospitality & Leisure Management.
Glion secures the No. 3 position globally, strengthening its reputation as a luxury boutique hospitality institution. With an Academic Reputation score of 89.9/100 and an Employer Reputation score of 93.5, Glion distinguishes itself through its commitment to excellence and personalized education, cultivating graduates who embody the highest standards of luxury service and leadership.
Les Roches achieves an outstanding No. 2 worldwide ranking, underscoring its position as an innovative leader in hospitality education. With an Academic Reputation score of 91.3 and an Employer Reputation score of 94.0, the institution is recognized by academic peers and industry leaders for shaping forward-thinking and entrepreneurial leaders.
The academic and employer recognition of Glion and Les Roches reaffirm the attractiveness of our educational model in today’s hospitality job market. Providing tailored industry solutions, expanding our global reach and advancing a research agenda enable us to shape the future of our industry.
Spencer Coles, Chief Executive Officer of Sommet Education
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About Sommet Education
Sommet Education is the global leader in hospitality, luxury and culinary arts education and training, uniting five prestigious institutions – Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches Global Hospitality, Ecole Ducasse, Invictus Education and Indian School of Hospitality – that shape the future of the industry and nurture the next generation of talent.
With over 400 programs spanning technical training, undergraduate, graduate degrees, executive and business solutions, we support 20,000 students and learners from over 100 nationalities across 10 countries and over 20 campuses as well as through cutting-edge online learning platforms.
Backed by a worldwide network of 60,000 alumni and an industry-driven curriculum, Sommet Education prepares the future leaders who will set new standards of excellence in hospitality and beyond.
For more information, visit https://www.sommet-education.com/
About Glion Institute of Higher Education
Founded in 1962, Glion Institute of Higher Education is a Swiss institution offering bachelor’s, master’s and executive degrees in hospitality, luxury and finance to an international student body across three campuses in Switzerland and London, UK.
Glion ranks number six among the world’s top higher education institutions for hospitality and leisure management in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject. It also holds number three globally in employer reputation, highlighting its strong industry recognition and ability to meet employer expectations.
Part of the Sommet Education network, world leader in education and training in hospitality, luxury and culinary arts. Glion has received official recognition from the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a Swiss University of Applied Sciences Institute. In addition, Glion is also accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
For more information, visit https://www.glion.edu/
About Les Roches
Les Roches is a distinguished Swiss institution dedicated to fostering innovative and entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow in the hospitality industry. Founded in 1954 in Switzerland, Les Roches offers undergraduate, graduate degrees and executive programs in Luxury, Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management. Les Roches has campuses across Switzerland, Spain, UAE and China, as well as partner campus in near New Delhi.
Part of Sommet Education, worldwide leader in hospitality education, Les Roches ranks in the top 5 in the world’s higher education institutions for hospitality and leisure management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Les Roches has received official recognition from the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a Swiss University of Applied Sciences Institute. In addition to this recognition, Les Roches is also accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
For more information, please visit: https://lesroches.edu/
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