Study Abroad Experience hospitality at Les Roches
Our study abroad program is more than an academic adventure - it’s an experience that can change your life!
Why study abroad with Les Roches?
For more than seven decades, Les Roches has been a leader in hospitality management education. We are ranked No.2 QS World University ranking by Subject in Hospitality & Leisure Management* and we have also achieved 5 Stars (Excellent) in the QS Stars higher education rating system.
*QS World University Rankings 2026
We are also accredited at university level by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) and the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Who should take a semester abroad?
Our study abroad program is perfect for current students majoring in hospitality management or business who wish to gain international experience.
What are the benefits of a semester abroad with Les Roches?
- Live abroad and experience a completely different environment
- Learn from extremely well-qualified and experienced international faculty
- Interact with students from different backgrounds and cultures
- Develop independence and leadership skills
- Improve your foreign language skills
- Experience a worldwide internship after your semester (optional)
- Earn academic credits through our accreditations from the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) and NECHE
Three destinations, one amazing experience awaits you
You can opt to take your semester abroad at either of our two campuses in Europe or our campus in Asia. Whether you choose Crans-Montana, Marbella or Abu Dhabi, you will be immersed in a premium resort environment that will stimulate all your senses.
Living in Switzerland
- Experience one of the most beautiful – and safe* – countries in the world.
- Enjoy a vivid journey through the alpine seasons, from the warmth of late summer to the changing colors of the fall, and a taste of thrilling winter sports.
- Situated at the heart of Europe, within easy reach by train of leading cities such as Milan, Lyon.
- Ranked the world’s most innovative country# for the past 13 years.
- Offers a young and dynamic educational environment.
- *Global Peace Index 2023
- #Global Innovation Index 2023
Living in Spain
- A living hospitality laboratory in the world’s second most-visited country with the third most hotel rooms.
- Marbella is firmly established among Europe’s premier luxury destinations.
- Enjoy a superb year-round climate that offers an average of 320 days of sunshine per year.
- Be part of a diverse, multicultural learning environment with up to 100 nationalities on campus.
- Live a full extracurricular life, from Michelin star restaurants and pristine beaches to exceptional sporting and leisure facilities.
Living in UAE
- Study in Abu Dhabi, home to the highest concentration of five-star hotels of any city in the world.
- Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island is home to one of the highest concentrations of premier cultural institutions in the world, including Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum.
- Join one of the most international communities you'll ever be part of, with 88% of the population made up of expats from all over the world.
- Balance world-class dining and buzzing city life with pristine beaches and desert adventures just a short drive away.
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