Academic excellence and accreditation

Globally recognised academic quality

Les Roches combines academic rigour with industry relevance, ensuring students receive an education that is recognised by employers and respected internationally.

#2 worldwide for Employer Reputation QS World University Rankings by Subject

Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC)

The Swiss Accreditation Council has awarded Les Roches the status of University of Applied Sciences Institute, reinforcing our academic standing in Switzerland and internationally.

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Les Roches is accredited by NECHE, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in higher education.

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Research and innovation

At Les Roches, research is conceived as an innovation engine for the global hospitality and experience industries.

Our work contributes to academic debates within the field while addressing concrete challenges faced by organisations and destinations. We focus on research that informs decision-making, improves professional practice and supports sustainable development across the industries we serve.

By combining academic rigour with practical relevance, our research helps shape the future of hospitality, tourism and luxury experiences.

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Spark Innovation Sphere

Where ideas become industry-changing solutions

Spark brings students closer to cutting-edge hospitality innovation.

Through Spark, we are building a global sphere that fosters hospitality innovation through pre-incubation and incubation services for startups bringing disruptive thinking to the industry.

Students, alumni and industry partners collaborate to develop and test new hospitality solutions in living laboratories on campus.

Spark is embedded across the academic curriculum, placing innovation and entrepreneurship at the heart of the Les Roches experience.

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