Master of Science programs

Admission criteria

Master of Science programs

Explore your

path to admission

→ Admission criteria
→ Application process
→ Apply to Les Roches

Explore your

path to admission

→ Admission criteria
→ Application process
→ Apply to Les Roches

Master of Science Programs

Four specialized Master of Science degrees, one standard of excellence. Each program carries 90 ECTS / 45 US credits over three semesters, of which 2 on campus, and a final semester completed through an internship or a Master’s thesis.

MSc in International Hotel Management

90 ECTS / 45 US credits

3 semesters, including the final semester: internship or Master’s thesis Crans Montana and Marbella

MSc in International Hospitality Management

90 ECTS / 45 US credits

3 semesters

3 semesters, including the final semester: internship or Master’s thesis

Crans Montana, Marbella and Abu Dhabi

MSc in Marketing and Management for Luxury Tourism

90 ECTS / 45 US credits

3 semesters, including the final semester: internship or Master’s thesis

Marbella

MSc in Sports Management and Events

90 ECTS / 45 US credits

3 semesters, including the final semester: internship or Master’s thesis

Crans Montana and Abu Dhabi

Admission

criteria

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 intakes

Qualifications

A recognized Bachelor’s degree

English Level

The postgraduate English threshold (below)

Professional Experience

Professional experience is desirable but not required

Admission

criteria

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 intakes

Qualifications

A recognized Bachelor’s degree

Professional Experience

Professional experience is desirable but not required

English requirements

  • IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT overall 80 (1–6 scale: 4)
  • Pearson overall 53
  • Cambridge B2 First grade A / minimum 180 or C1 Advanced grade C / minimum 180.

Test results must be issued within 24 months of the intended intake. Exemption with documented evidence for native English speakers, or after at least two years of full-time education in English.

Test centre codes: Switzerland 9827 Marbella B941.

Not there yet on English?

Join an English Support course (entry: IELTS 5.5, no component below 5.0) or Intensive English Support (entry: IELTS 5.0, no component below 4.5). Both are non-degree, non-credit preparatory courses: you progress to your MSc once you meet all its non-language requirements and the postgraduate English threshold.

English requirements

  • IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT overall 80 (1–6 scale: 4)
  • Pearson overall 53
  • Cambridge B2 First grade A / minimum 180 or C1 Advanced grade C / minimum 180.

Test results must be issued within 24 months of the intended intake. Exemption with documented evidence for native English speakers, or after at least two years of full-time education in English.

Test centre codes:

Switzerland 9827

Marbella B941.

Not there yet on English?

Join an English Support course (entry: IELTS 5.5, no component below 5.0) or Intensive English Support (entry: IELTS 5.0, no component below 4.5). Both are non-degree, non-credit preparatory courses: you progress to your MSc once you meet all its non-language requirements and the postgraduate English threshold.

Admission decisions are made under the Les Roches Admissions Policy (LR-ACA-PO-02), this page summarizes, and never replaces or weakens, the published criteria. Equivalence of foreign qualifications is assessed in accordance with Swiss ENIC guidance. Program availability by campus and intake is set out in the Academic Catalogue.

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is institutionally accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA) by decision of the Swiss Accreditation Council of 20 September 2024 and holds the designation University of Applied Sciences Institute. Les Roches is also accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Les Roches Admissions Policy (LR-ACA-PO-02)

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Application

process

Your journey begins here

Your journey begins here

The application process is designed to be clear, personal, and efficient.

  1. Submit your online application
  2. Upload required documents
  3. Review and interview schedule

Each application is reviewed individually. Interviews and written assessments are used to better understand motivation, academic readiness, and alignment with Les Roches’ values.

Application Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): including up-to-date personal profile, academic qualifications, languages spoken, work experience, extra-curricular activities, travel and leadership qualities.
  • Official academic credentials and final transcripts;
  • English test score or approved exemption evidence;
  • Professional experience evidence, where applicable;
  • Identification document (passport copy);
  • Personal Statement (300-word essay), signed and dated, highlighting experiences, leadership, areas of development, and future aspirations for a career in the hospitality or sports industry, and why the candidate wants to study with Les Roches

Application

process

Your journey begins here

Your journey begins here

The application process is designed to be clear, personal, and efficient.

  1. Submit your online application
  2. Upload required documents
  3. Review and interview schedule

Each application is reviewed individually. Interviews and written assessments are used to better understand motivation, academic readiness, and alignment with Les Roches’ values.

Support and accessibility

Learning differences and inclusive excellence

Les Roches is committed to inclusive education. Applicants with documented learning differences may be eligible for reasonable academic accommodations, subject to official documentation and academic review.

Reasonable accommodation may be considered where feasible, without compromising essential academic, regulatory or professional requirements.

Academic and language support for success

Comprehensive academic advising, language support, and student services are available to ensure each student is positioned for success throughout their studies.

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