Semester rates

«An investment in knowledge still yields the best interest.» Wise words by Benjamin Franklin that still enjoy a high degree of relevance today. But: How much is the investment in knowledge that students acquire in the «Hotelier(e)-Gastronom(in) HF» course? To find out the answer to this question, simply scroll down a little further.

You will also be interested to know that the semester fees are charged in stages - i.e. per semester. And since students gain work experience between semesters, they also earn money during this time and can (co-)finance their studies.

  • Tariffs for Swiss students (incl. Principality of Liechtenstein) or students with B or C residence permit (as of January 2024 | valid from 1 August 2024)

    Description

    Costs / CHF


    Semester 1 Gastronomie (20 weeks)
    12'630

    Semester 3 Hotellerie (14 weeks)
    8'841

    Semester 5 Betriebswirtschaft (14 weeks)
    8'841

    Semester 6 Unternehmensführung (14 weeks)
    8'841

    Total
    39'153

    The tariffs above  include the semester fees subsidised by the canton of residence1 (incl. all digital teaching materials, examination fees, excursions, the kitchen and service uniforms and a knife set) and meals from Monday morning to Friday noon (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Find the detailed price splitting right here (in German)

    1 Swiss students (incl. Principality of Liechtenstein) and students with a B residence permit (except residence permit B for educational purposes only) or C residence permit are generally eligible to receive subsidised school fees by their canton of residence or place of origin*. SHL submits an application on behalf of the student to the canton liable for payment will make the final decision on the granting of subsidies. Students from abroad who are resident in Switzerland before commencing their studies can also submit an application for clarification. 

    *The «Intercantonal Agreement on Contributions to Courses of Study at Colleges of Higher Education» (HFSV) regulates the amount of contributions that a canton pays for its students to attend school outside the canton. The cantonal contribution is CHF 4,900 per semester. 

  • Tariffs for students from EU/EFTA & third countries (as of January 2024 | valid from 1 August 2024)

    Description

    Costs / CHF


    Semester 1 Gastronomie (20 weeks)
    17'530

    Semester 3 Hotellerie (14 weeks)
    13'741

    Semester 5 Betriebswirtschaft (14 weeks)
    13'741

    Semester 6 Unternehmensführung (14 weeks)
    13'741

    Total
    58'753

    The tariffs above inlcude the semester fees (incl. all digital teaching materials, examination fees, all excursions, the kitchen and service uniforms and a knife set) and meals from Monday morning to Friday noon (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Find the detailed price splitting right here (in German)

  • Internship semester

    Semesters 2 and 4 are paid internship semesters for which the minimum gross internship salary in Switzerland is CHF 2,359 per month (according to L-GAV | as of January 2024). The management experience after semester 5 is also a paid practical assignment in the hotel or gastronomy industry.

  • Discount for HGU members

    Members of the Hotel & Gastro Union, the founder of SHL, are granted a discount of CHF 200 per semester on condition that a personal membership of at least two years prior to the start of the semester. The tuition discount is paid at the beginning of each semester.

Scholarships, loans and financial assistance

Financial assistance

Financial bottlenecks can occur for a variety of reasons before or during your studies, but they should not be an obstacle to studying at SHL. Thus, here you will find possible financial assistance that you can consider when planning your education in financial terms.

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