Transfer Opportunities

All direct entry students must meet the same academic and language requirements as those applying for the first year of our Bachelor's degree.

  • Transfer to Semester 3

    Students with the following academic and professional background are eligible to apply for transfer (6 semesters at SHL)*:

      • SHL Students: students from the HF programme must have completed semester 1 and at least 6 months of internship **
      • Hospitality schools in Switzerland: students must have completed at least one semester of F&B Operations and at least 6 months of internship**
      • Hospitality schools abroad: students must have F&B operational experience from both school and internships. Each case will be evaluated individually**

    * Applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis
    ** Applicants without Swiss work experience will be required to complete the paid internship in Semester 4  in Switzerland.

  • Transfer to Semester 5

    Students with the following types of background are eligible to apply for transfer (4 semesters at SHL)*:

    • Hospitality schools in Switzerland: students must have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS, with semesters covering F&B Operations, Rooms Division Operations and business foundation courses, as well as at least 12 months of internship**
    • Hospitality programmes in the USA: students must have completed an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management with a minimum of 40 US credits, with course work covering F&B Operations, Rooms Division Operations and business foundation courses, as well as at least 12 months of internship**
    • Other Hospitality Schools: please get in touch with our Admissions Team

    * Applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
    ** Applicants without Swiss work experience might be required to complete an additional paid internship in Switzerland.