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Initial
undergraduate program

Double certification. EU and Swiss qualifications

Program taught in : LgLg

Year 1 | Semester 1

Alternating Theory
and Practice

Year 1 | Semester 2

Internship
Holders of a Swiss CFC (federal certificate of competence) in the discipline are exempt

Year 2 | Semester 3

Alternating Theory
and Practice

Year 1 / Semester 1

Alternating Theory and Practice

Theory (alternating weeks)
The fundamentals of Management, Marketing and Human Resources; IT/Office Tools; Business Economics; Sustainable Development and CSR; Multicultural Management; Self-image and Professional Culture; Health and Safety; Nutrition; Wine Vintages; English, Foreign Language 2; Round Tables on F&B and Hotel Environment

Year 2 / Semester 2

Internship Holders of a Swiss CFC (federal certificate of competence) in the discipline are exempt

In Switzerland (only)
Operational in-company internship Duration: 5-6 months
In Switzerland: CHF2'359 gross per month Internship report

Year 2 / Semester 3

Alternating Theory and Practice

Theory (alternating weeks)
Financial Management; Strategic Marketing; Human Resources Management; Advanced Excel; Commercial Law; Effective Communication; Business Environment; Tourism Economy; Sustainable Development and CSR Project; Nutrition; Wines of the World; English, Foreign Language 2; Round Tables on High-end Hospitality Management

Program duration:

CFC in corresponding
discipline: 2 years

Generalist and other CFCs: 3 years

School year starts: August and November

Program structure

Throughout this first degree, Vatel applies active teaching: group work sessions, supervised by coaches, in the form of workshops and round tables.

Required admission level

Maturity and CFC (CH), Baccalaureate (F), CESS (B), High School Diploma or A Level equivalent For students wishing to study in English, the required level is: CEFR level B2, TOEFL 550 (80 IBT) or IELTS 5.5 (academic) + motivation letter written in English

Year 2 | Semester 4

Internship

Year 3 | Semester 5

Alternating Theory
and Practice

Year 3 | Semester 6

Internship
Holders of a Swiss CFC (federal certificate of competence) in the discipline are exempt

Year 2 / Semester 4

Internship

In Switzerland or another country:
Operational in-company internship
Duration: 5-6 months
In Switzerland: CHF2'359 gross per month
In Europe: approx. €500* net per month
Internship report in English

* Internship allowances are for guidance only. They are not binding and may vary between internships, depending on the host country.

Year 3 / Semester 5

Alternating Theory and Practice

Theory (alternating weeks)
Introduction to Cost Control; Operational Marketing; HR Management and Leadership; Expert Excel; Corporate Taxation; Multicultural Team Management; Sales and Negotiating Technique; Community Management; Above- and below-the-line Communications; Professional Oral Communication; Geopolitics; Tourism and Travel; Wines, Beers and Spirits; English, Foreign Language 2; Round Tables

Year 3 / Semester 6

Internship Holders of a Swiss CFC (federal certificate of competence) in the discipline are exempt

In Switzerland or internationally:
Operational in-company internship
Duration: 5-6 months
In Switzerland: CHF2'359 gross per month
In Europe: approx. €500* net per month
Internship report in English

* Internship allowances are for guidance only. They are not binding and may vary between internships, depending on the host country.

Purpose of training program

In an international environment, gain proficiency in team supervision, leadership and management techniques.

Acquire a professional grounding in law, economics and languages with the objective of holding an operational executive role in the company.

Qualifications prepared

Bachelor in International Hotel Management/Manager en Hôtellerie Internationale (1).

Hôtelier(ère)-Restaurateur(trice) diplômé(e) Ecole Supérieure (2).

European Bachelor of Management in Hospitality & Tourism(3)

Marco Polo Program.
From 2nd year onwards, students can choose to study in one of the group’s 53 schools worldwide

(1) French degree (certified in the RNCP directory) for generalists
(2) Swiss degree for generalists and CFC holders
(3) Eurhodip degree

Co-op
undergraduate program

Double certification. EU and Swiss qualifications

Program taught in : LgLg

Introductory semester

Kitchen, Restaurant, Accommodation Practice

Year 1 | Semesters 1-2

School/Employer
Co-op

Introductory semester

Introductory semester
Kitchen, Restaurant, Accommodation Practice

Practical workshops at four-star Hôtel Vatel in real-life professional setting
Induction, Kitchen, Accommodation, Restaurant, Management

Year 1 / Semesters 1-2

School/Employer
Co-op

Theory in course blocks
The fundamentals of Management, Marketing and Human Resources; Computer Science; Business Economics; Sustainable Development and CSR; Multicultural Management; Self-image and Professional Culture; Health and Safety; Nutrition; Wine Vintages; English, Foreign Language 2; Round Tables on F&B and Hotel Environment

Block practice with employer contract (50 à 70% hire rate)

CCNT (Swiss hospitality industry collective agreement) salaries:*
CFC (federal certificate of competence): CHF 4’470 Cat. 1a (no apprenticeship): CHF 3'666**

* For guidance only. Based on a full-time job, with 13th month’s salary retroactively payable after trial period
** 8% reduction possible during first 12 months

Program duration:

CFC in corresponding discipline: 2.5 years max. (exemption from some practical classes, depending on subject of CFC certificate)
Generalist and other CFC subjects: 3.5 years
Academic year starts: November and May

Program structure

Throughout this first degree, Vatel applies active teaching: group work sessions, supervised by coaches, in the form of workshops and round tables.

Required admission level

Maturity and CFC (CH), Baccalaureate (F), CESS (B), High School Diploma or A Level equivalent

Year 2
Semesters 3-4

School/Employer
Co-op

Year 3
Semesters 5-6

School/Employer
Co-op

Year 2 / Semesters 3-4

School/Employer
Co-op

Theory in course blocks
Financial Management; Strategic Marketing; Human Resources Management; Advanced Excel; Commercial Law; Effective Communication; Business Environment; Tourism Economy; Sustainable Development and CSR Project; Nutrition; Wines of the World; English, Foreign Language 2; Round Tables on High-end Hospitality Management

Block practice with employer contract

CCNT salaries:*
CFC: CHF 4’470/ Cat. 1a: CHF 3'666

* For guidance only. Based on a full-time job, with 13th month’s salary retroactively payable after trial period.

Year 3 / Semesters 5-6

School/Employer
Co-op

Theory in course blocks
Introduction to Cost Control; Operational Marketing; HR Management and Leadership; Expert Excel; Corporate Taxation; Multicultural Team Management; Sales and Negotiating Technique; Community Management; Above- and Below-the-line Communications; Professional Oral Communication; Geopolitics; Tourism and Travel; Wines, Beers and Spirits; English, Foreign Language 2; Round Tables

Block practice with employer contract

CCNT salaries:*
CFC: CHF 4’470 / Cat. 1a: CHF 3'666

* For guidance only. Based on a full-time job, with 13th month retroactively payable after trial period.

Purpose of training program

In an international environment, gain proficiency in team supervision, leadership and management techniques.

Acquire a professional grounding in law, economics and languages with the objective of holding an operational executive role in the company.

Qualifications prepared

achelor in International Hotel Management/Manager en Hôtellerie Internationale (1).
Hôtelier(ère)-Restaurateur(trice) diplômé(e) Ecole Supérieure (2).
European Bachelor of Management in Hospitality & Tourism (3).
From 2nd year onwards, students can choose to study in one of the group’s 53 schools worldwide

(1) French degree (certified in the RNCP directory) for generalists
(2) Swiss degree for generalists and CFC holders
(3) Eurhodip degree

FEES FOR SWISS CITIZENS
OR SWISS RESIDENTS

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM - 2 YEARS
S 1 S 2 S 4 Total
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Breakdown of fees in CHF
S 1
S 3 S 5 Total
COMPULSORY FEES
Administrative fees 400 400 400 1 200
Tuition fees 10 600   10 600  5 700   26 900 
Learning materials, uniforms and workshops
3 150 - - 3 150
Student Life
50 50 50 150
Total Compulsory fees*
14 200 11 050 6 150 31 400

OPTIONAL FEES
General liability 160 160 160 480
Accommodation in a double sharing room on campus**
5 100 5 100 5 100 15 300
Accommodation in a single room on campus**
7 500 7 500 7 500 22 500
Full board***
5 000 5 000 5 000 15 000
Half-board (1 meal)
2 200 2 200 2 200 6 600
*The rates include: Administration costs, student card, internet access on campus, intranet access, debates & conferences, internship placements, career counseling.
** Subject to availability per academic semester.
*** Full board: 3 meals, mandatory for students living on campus. All the fees are subject to an increase of max. 3% each year.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE*

1 You contact the Vatel Campus of your choice (at a forum, by internet, by email, etc.).

2 You send your completed application form and all other documents requested back to the school.

3 The school will study your file, and should you be admissible, will invite you to the next entrance exam.

4 You take the entrance exam in the school you would like to attend.

5 You will receive your results within a few days.

6 Your admission will be validated after an interview with the school director of the school you would like to attend.

*Cette procédure est applicable aux étudiants résidant en Europe.
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