Admission Requirements
The Glion Admissions department takes a holistic approach to reviewing the application of every candidate.
In addition to academic achievements, we look for candidates who exhibit a passion for the industry, leadership potential, personal drive, creativity and an international mindset.
We have an international team of dedicated admissions and enrollment counsellors who will be happy to advise candidates on the choice of program and guide them through the application process. Fill in the contact form to get in touch.
If you require a visa to study, it is important that you apply early enough to allow time for visa processing. Glion maintains a rolling admissions policy so applications are evaluated as soon as the application, with all pertinent documentation, is received.
Admission requirements by program
BBA in International Hospitality Business
Location
Switzerland and London
Minimum Age
17.5 years old at the start of the program.
Education
You must have completed secondary education (IB diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent).
Admissions Assessment
Personalized assessment to ascertain motivation and review application documentation. Includes scenario-based exercise to be completed beforehand.
English Language Qualifications
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
- International English Language Test (IELTS): 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in every subcomponent) Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based 70 or paper-based 525
- First Cambridge Exam: Grade C
- Duolingo: min. overall score of 110 points and min. 100 in every subcomponent
- For London, same as above, except Non-EU or EEA passport holders will need to undertake IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall and min. 5.5 in every subcomponent.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to program start. If your English level does not meet the levels indicated above, Glion offers an Intensive Hospitality English Language Program (IHELP). Please contact us for more information.
More information on the English Language Assessment.
BBA in Luxury Business
Location
Switzerland and London
Minimum Age
17.5 years old at the start of the program.
Education
You must have completed secondary education (IB diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent).
Admissions Assessment
Personalized assessment to ascertain motivation and review application documentation. Includes scenario-based exercise to be completed beforehand.
English Language Qualifications
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
- International English Language Test (IELTS): 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in every subcomponent) Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based 70 or paper-based 525
- First Cambridge Exam: Grade C
- Duolingo: min. overall score of 110 points and min. 100 in every subcomponent
- For London, same as above, except Non-EU or EEA passport holders will need to undertake IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall and min. 5.5 in every subcomponent.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to program start. If your English level does not meet the levels indicated above, Glion offers an Intensive Hospitality English Language Program (IHELP). Please contact us for more information.
More information on the English Language Assessment.
MSc in Hospitality Business Leadership
Location
Switzerland and London
Age Requirements
21 years at the start of the program.
Education
Bachelor-level undergraduate degree* in a relevant field (business or hospitality preferred).
Minimum English Language Entry Requirements
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
∙ IELTS: overall 6.0 and min. 5.5 in every sub-component**
∙ TOEFL: Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550
∙ First Cambridge Exam: Grade A
∙ Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C
∙ Duolingo: min. overall score of 115 points and min. 105 in every subcomponent
∙ For the MSc program in London, same as above, except Non-EU or EEA passport holders will need to undertake IELTS UKVI: 6.0 overall and min. 5.5 in every sub-component.
* If a degree/transcript is not in English (for UK) or English, French, German or Italian (for Switzerland), an official certified/translated copy in English will be required.
** Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to program start.
More information on the English Language Assessment.
MSc in Luxury Management and Guest Experience
Location
Switzerland
Age Requirements
21 years at the start of the program.
Education
Bachelor-level undergraduate degree* in a relevant field (business or hospitality preferred).
Minimum English Language Entry Requirements
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
∙ IELTS: overall 6.0 and min. 5.5 in every sub-component**
∙ TOEFL: Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550
∙ First Cambridge Exam: Grade A
∙ Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C
∙ Duolingo: min. overall score of 115 points and min. 105 in every subcomponent
* If a degree/transcript is not in English (for UK) or English, French, German or Italian (for Switzerland), an official certified/translated copy in English will be required.
** Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to program start.
More information on the English Language Assessment.
MSc in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Location
Switzerland
Age Requirements
21 years at the start of the program.
Education
Bachelor-level undergraduate degree* in a relevant field (business or hospitality preferred).
Minimum English Language Entry Requirements
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
∙ IELTS: overall 6.0 and min. 5.5 in every sub-component**
∙ TOEFL: Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550
∙ First Cambridge Exam: Grade A
∙ Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C
∙ Duolingo: min. overall score of 115 points and min. 105 in every subcomponent
* If a degree/transcript is not in English (for UK) or English, French, German or Italian (for Switzerland), an official certified/translated copy in English will be required.
** Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to program start.
More information on the English Language Assessment.
MSc in Finance, Real Estate and Hotel Development
Location
London
Age Requirements
21 years at the start of the program.
Education
Bachelor-level undergraduate degree* in a relevant field (business, finance or hospitality preferred). Subjects taken in your undergraduate such as Accounting and Finance will be reviewed by the school prior acceptance.
Minimum English Language Entry Requirements
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
∙ IELTS: overall 6.0 and min. 5.5 in every sub-component**
∙ TOEFL: Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550
∙ First Cambridge Exam: Grade A
∙ Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C
∙ Duolingo: min. overall score of 115 points and min. 105 in every subcomponent
∙ Non-EU or EEA passport holders will need to undertake IELTS UKVI: 6.0 overall and min. 5.5 in every sub-component
* If a degree/transcript is not in English (for UK) or English, French, German or Italian (for Switzerland), an official certified/translated copy in English will be required.
** Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to program start.
More information on the English Language Assessment.
Online course admission requirements
There are no admission criteria for our online courses. You will need to provide proof of ID, in the form of a CV and copy of the photo page of your passport, at the point of sign up to the course.