Les Roches-Gruyère University of Applied Sciences is the first private University of Applied Sciences in hotel management in Switzerland. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management including a specialisation in international hospitality management or a specialisation in food, beverage and operations management that is recognised by the Swiss government and that meets the Bologna European standards. It also offers a one year Master of advanced studies. This university uses the resources and facilities of the highly-reputed Swiss institutions of Les Roches International School of Hotel Management and of Glion Institute of Higher Education*. Both of these institutions were recently ranked in a worldwide industry survey to be among the top three hospitality management schools in the world for an international career. GIHE and Les Roches, our sister schools, are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the USA and are not part of the federally authorised UAS.

1. www.lrg-uas.ch
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2. What is LRG
 Les Roches Gruyère University of Applied Sciences is a new
University that received official federal authorization on
the 2nd of July 2008 from the Swiss government.
 Second private UAS ever approved in Switzerland
 First private UAS in the hotel management field
 In January 2009, it launched a Bachelor of Science in
Hospitality Management.

3. What is LRG
http://www.bbt.admin.ch/themen/hochschulen/00215/00232/index.html?lang=fr

4. What are the criteria to be a UAS
1. To deliver a Bologna Style degree that meets Swiss
entry requirements
2. To deliver post graduate degree: (Master of Advanced
Studies)
3. To undertake Research
4. To undertake consultancy

5. Why the name of LRG?
 One of our prime objective was to launch a new
university that would receive immediate recognition
throughout the world and the hospitality industry. The
name of Les Roches is very well known and is among
the top three hospitality schools in the world, hence
taking advantage of its prime position and recognised
brand name.
 We were not allowed to use the name “Glion” as it is
the name of a town and we do not meet the criteria
necessary to use it.
 NEASC and the Swiss Government did not allow us to
use “Les Roches University of Applied Sciences”
because too close and similar to the current Les Roches
International School of Hotel Management.

6. Why the name of LRG?
 To clearly differentiate this new university and as it will
be registered in the Canton of Fribourg and more
specifically in the Gruyère region (which is different
from the cheese which is spelled with an “s” at the end
of “Gruyères”), the word Gruyère was added to the
name. Also, the main campus will be in Bulle which is
also part of the Gruyère region.
 Hence Les Roches-Gruyère University of Applied
Sciences was chosen to ensure quick recognition within
the industry through the name of “Les Roches”, and to
differentiate it from the current Les Roches through its
distinctive location in the Gruyère region.
 Logo was changed recently to put more emphasis on
the UAS aspect rather than LRG

7. STUDENT PROFILE
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8. Student Profile
Who is this programme for?
1) People who want & or need a Swiss and European recognised
degree meeting Bologna standards
2) People who would like to continue in European graduate schools
Who would be interested to enrol in this programme:
1) Students who desire to work in a governmental capacity –
Important in China
2) Students who want to obtain government subsidies to come to
Switzerland to study (Norway, etc.)
3) Students who want to reduce military service time – Turkey and
others
4) Students who plan continue their studies to go to graduate school
in Europe

9. Student Profile
Academic Student Profile
1) Student is looking for a rigorous academic learning environment
2) Does not want to do as much craft-based learning as the Les
Roches SHA program (only done in the preparatory year)
3) Students need to have a good academic level (no course can be
failed in the degree program. In PREP program the requirements
are the same as for NEASC)
4) Student needs to have a good English level (TOEFL 550 or
equivalent) at the time of entry into the main degree program
(not for preparatory year)

10. Programme Identity
 Name: Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
 Specialisations: 2
 International Hospitality Management
 Food, Beverage and Operations Management
 Duration: 4 years including:
 1 non-degree preparatory year (1 taught semester / 1 internship)
 3 years Bachelor degree (5 taught semesters / 1 internship)
 Internships: 2
 Requirements: TOEFL 550 or equivalent at the start of the BSc
 Intakes: January & July
 Location: 2
 GIHE / Bulle (International hospitality Management pathway)
 Bluche (Food, Beverage & Operations Management pathway)
 Accreditation: Swiss Federation - meets Bologna standards
 Type of Degree: European
 Number of Credits: 180 ECTS
 Price: CHF. 183’000.- (tuition, room & board) it is more or less at parity with
Glion and EHL

11. Two Pathways
BSc. in Hospitality Management BSc. in Hospitality Management
with a specialisation in with a specialisation in
International Hospitality Food, Beverage
Management & Operations Management
Glion Institute
of Higher Bluche
Education Campus
for
for
preparatory
year preparatory
year
Bulle &
Campus main BSc
for main BSc programme
programme
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12. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
BULLE CAMPUS Pathway: BLUCHE CAMPUS
with a specialisation in with a specialisation in
International Hospitality Food, Beverage &
Management Operations Management
PREPARATORY
Prep. 1 YEAR Prep. 1
TOEFL 500 GIHE Bluche Campus
Preparatory year
Prep. 2 0 ECTS Prep. 2
Internship Internship
Option to transfer
back to the NEASC
programme after
prep year if not
satisfied
BSc
Can be followed in French Semester 1 Semester 1
English group: TOEFL 550 Bulle Campus YEAR 1 Bluche Campus
60 ECTS
French joining English Semester 2 Semester 2
Group - TOEFL 550 Bulle Campus Bluche Campus
Semester 3 Semester 3
Internship Internship
YEAR 2
60 ECTS
Semester 4 Semester 4
Bulle Campus Bluche Campus
Semester 5 Semester 4
Bulle Campus Bluche Campus
YEAR 3
Semester 6 60 ECTS
Semester 5
U N I V E R S I T Bulle Campus
Y O F A P P L I EBluche Campus
D S C I E N C E S

13. Two Degrees Possibility
 Students for whom the name of Glion or Les Roches is important have the
possibility to obtain 2 degrees, one from LRG and one from either Glion or
Les Roches Bluche.
 Students who are eligible are admitted from the start to both degrees
 Student will take an extra 4 courses in General Education (NEASC
requirement) split over semesters 1, 2, 5 and 6 (1 course per semester).
 No extra charge to be paid for additional 4 courses
 Upon graduation they will receive two degrees:
1. BSc in Hospitality Management from Les Roches Gruyère University of
Applied Sciences
2. A Bachelor Degree from Glion Institute of Higher Education or from
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
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14. Programme Details & Pathway Comparison
International Hospitality Management International Hospitality Management
with a specialisation in with a specialisation in
International Hospitality Management Food, Beverage & Operations Management
PREPARATORY YEAR
Glion Campus Bluche Campus
P CBL in Food Service 0 P CBL – Food Production and Service 0
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e CBL practice Kitchen 0 e Principles of Cleaning Science and 0
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1 1 Food Hygiene
Introduction to Food & Beverage 0 Service Concept 0
Housekeeping Operations 0 Culinary Concept 0
Front Office Operations 0 Principles of Bar and Beverage 0
Operations
English (Extension or Academic) 0 Personal & Professional 0
Development
Foreign Language 0 Introduction to Rooms Division 0
Operations
Information Technology 0 English (Extension or Academic) 0
Foreign Language (Basic) 0
Information Technology 0
P2 Internship 0 P2 Internship 0
Total ECTS for Preparatory year 0 Total ECTS for Preparatory year 0

15. Programme Details & Pathway Comparison
BSc YEAR 1
Bulle Campus Bluche Campus
S1 Food & Beverage Administration 5 S1 Team Motivation & Personal Skills 5
Financial Accounting 5 Financial Accounting 5
• Introduction to International 5 Introduction to International 5
Hospitality Business Hospitality Business
Academic Writing 5 Academic Writing 5
Foreign Language 2.5 Foreign Language 2.5
Advanced Information Technology 2.5 Advanced Information Technology 2.5
S2 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 5 S2 Menu Engineering and Product 5
Knowledge
Food & Beverage Management 5 Facilities Planning and Operational 5
Systems
Rooms Division Management 5 Technology for Hospitality 5
Management
Facilities Management 5 Food Technology & Hazard Analysis 5
Critical Control Point
Research Methods 5 Research Methods 5
Financial Management 1 5 Financial Management 1 5
Tourism 5 Tourism 5
Total ECTS for year 1 60 Total ECTS for year 1 60

16. Programme Details & Pathway Comparison
BSc YEAR 2
Bulle Campus Bluche Campus
S3 Internship 15 S3 Internship 15
Reflection on Practice 10 Reflection on Practice 10
S4 Marketing 1 5 S4 Marketing 1 5
* *
Statistics 5 Statistics 5
Legislation & Contractual Law 5 Legislation & Contractual Law 5
Financial Management 2 5 Financial Management 2 5
Human Capital 1 5 Human Capital 1 5
Economics 5 Economics 5
Customer Service and Satisfaction 5 Customer Service and Satisfaction 5
Total ECTS for year 2 60 Total ECTS for year 2 60
* During semester 4 students will have the opportunity to study abroad in one of LIU European university

17. LRG - SWITZERLAND
 6 options to study abroad for 1 Switzerland – Bulle & Bluche
semester in one of the below
universities during the second
year of study (semester 4)
France - Paris
ESCE – Ecole Supérieure du Commerce
Extérieur
Germany - Iserlohn
BiTS – Business and Information Technology
School
USA - Chicago
Kendall College
Spain - Madrid
Universidad Europea
de Madrid
Australia - Leura
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management
School
Australia - Canberra
Australian International Hotel School

18. Programme Details & Pathway Comparison
BSc YEAR 3
Bulle Campus Bluche Campus
S5 Integrated Business Game (HOTS - 5 S5 Food and Beverage Issues and Trends 5
Hotel Operation Training Software – in the 21st Century
The Service Industry Management
Simulation)
Conference & Event Management 5 Event Management & Support 5
Technology
Dissertation 15 Dissertation 15
Revenue Maximisation & Pricing 5 Revenue Maximisation & Pricing 5
Optimisation Optimisation
Marketing 2 5 Marketing 2 5
S6 Assessment Centre 5 S6 Virtual Food & Beverage Business 5
Human Capital 5 Human Capital 5
Marketing 3 5 Marketing 3 5
Corporate Governance and Social 5 Corporate Governance and Social 5
Responsibility Responsibility
Environmental Studies 5 Environmental Studies 5
Total ECTS for year 3 60 Total ECTS for year 3 60
TOTAL ECTS FOR BSc 180 TOTAL ECTS FOR BSc 180

19. Les Roches-Gruyère MAS
Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management
 Normally 24 years old
 Same admissions requirements as Glion, plus must have 3
years of relevant work experience
 Delivered only on Bulle campus
 Students will be with MBA students. It is not a stand alone
programme.
 Will get 2 degrees (Glion MBA + LRG MAS)
 Need to do an additional module to meet MAS
requirements
 No extra time required to complete additional course
 No extra charge

20. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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21. BSc Admission Requirements
1. 18 years old or above
2. Application fee of CHF. 100.-
3. Student motivation essay (250 words min. 1,000 words max)
4. Baccalauréat, Maturité gymnasiale or professionnelle, Abitur, A-
levels, accredited International High School Diploma with SAT I &
3 Advanced Placements, Associate Degree, university degree or
equivalent.
5. If studies outside CH/Europe: info on institution + letter of
recommendation
6. TOEFL 550 or equivalent – CFC: grade B – IELTS: 5.5 by the time
they start BSc. For prep year: TOEFL 500 or equivalent
7. Medical Certificate
8. Student with work experience may be exempted from internship
in prep year. Support in English + math provided during prep year.
9. Non European qualification: evaluated on case to case basis
10. THE PREPARATORY YEAR MUST BE PASSED before admission to BSc

22. DIFFERENCES
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23. What are the differences between the 2
specialisations?
Specialisation Int’l Hospitality Mngt Food, Beverage and Ops. Mngt
Differences (GIHE – Bulle campuses) (Bluche campus)
Focus General Hospitality Management More focused on Food and Beverage and
operations. This is for students who are
ENTREPRENNEURIAL and want to set up
their own business
Location Preparatory year in sister school Based in the Bluche campus
GIHE, then remaining three years
in Bulle.
CBL 8 weeks in preparatory semester 12 weeks in preparatory semester
Programme 1. Assessment Centre in last year. 1. Virtual food and beverage project.
module 2. More emphasis on Rooms 2. Bar and beverage practice in prep
differences Division and facilities year
management 3. More emphasis on the F&B and
3. Offers HOTS (Hotel Operations Operational aspect.
Training Simulation) training 4. BEFEATER computer simulation
which is a computerized hotel
simulation.

24. Differences between NEASC & UAS
Differences UAS – European System NEASC – American System
Duration 4 years Glion: 3.5 years
Les Roches: 4 years
Credit name ECTS (European Credit Transfer System Credit
Teaching period A module A course
name
Number of BSc = 180 ECTS BBA / BA = 127 credits
credit
Value of a credit 1 ECTS is 30 hours of learning 1 NEASC credit is 15 hours of teaching
Detailed value generally 10 hours of teaching and 20 generally 15 hours of teaching and 30 hours
of a credit hours of learning (home work) or 30 hours of learning (home work).
of learning
How many 1 module = 1 course =
credits is a 5 ECTS 3 Credits
typical course / 50 hours of teaching 45 hours of teaching
module 100 hours of learning 90 hours of learning
Internships 2 internships: 2 to 3 internships
1st internship = 0 ECTS Each internship = 2 credits
2nd internship = 15 ECTS
Dissertation Compulsory LR: for honours students only, others must
take 2 courses
Glion: for honours students only, others
must do an independent research study
Academic level No modules can be failed A maximum of two courses can be failed

25. Differences between LRG & EHL
Differences Les Roches-Gruyère Ecole Hôtelière
University of Applied Scinces De Lausanne
Intake 2 intakes per year – one July, one in January 1 intake per year in September
English Level TOEFL 550 or equivalent TOEFL 600 or equivalent
Programme 2 pathways: 1 pathway
Pathway Int’l Hospitality Mngt Int’l Hospitality Mngt
FB & Ops Mngt
Orientation None as such but the EHL orientations are In the last semester of year 3: choice of 4
essentially equivalent to our 2 specialisations possible orientations:
Human resources
Finance
Marketing
Management of Hospitality SME’s
Type of UAS Private which means we do not receive any Public which means they receive subsidies from
subsidies from the Swiss Government the Swiss Government.
Accreditation Swiss Confederation Swiss Confederation
NEASC (CIHE)
Name of degree BSc in Hospitality Management by the “Swiss BSc in International Hospitality Management by
Awarded and Confederation” NEASC
accredited by BSc in Hôtellerie et professions de l’accueil by BSc in Hôtellerie et professions de l’accueil by
the “Swiss Confederation” the “Swiss Confederation”
Bachelors from the NEASC sister schools BSc in Hospitality Management by the “Swiss
Confederation”
Languages of English: full programme English: full programme
teaching French: first 2 taught semesters (P1 and S1) French: full programme
Lodging Provided throughout the studies Provided only during the preparatory semester

26. MAIN ADVANTAGES
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27. USPs
ACADEMICS
1. European degree authorized by the Federation of Switzerland
2. Honours specialisations and higher admissions qualifications
3. New institution developed by Glion and Les Roches which are ranked
by hiring managers among the top 3 hospitality management schools in
the world for an international career
4. Ability to change specialisations or institution within the first year
(preparatory year)
5. Two specialisation options in International Hospitality Management or
in Food, Beverage & Operations Management
6. International Study abroad opportunities within Europe during
semester 4.
7. International faculty with academic credentials and/or work
experience
8. Industry Recognition
9. Low Student/Teacher ratio
10. Input of professional in curriculum design through Industry panel
11. Students can be awarded two degrees: BSc. and NEASC BA of Glion or
LRB if student completes 4 additional General Education courses
during the programme.

28. USPs
CAREER
1. Fastest growing industry in the world
2. Job almost guaranteed
3. Flexibility of careers
4. Access to top recruiters in the industry from both Les Roches and
Glion.
STUDENT LIFE
1. International students (over 85 nationalities)
2. Excellent Facilities (building, IT, gym, new library, etc.)
3. 2 different style of campuses (Mountain, urban)
4. Numerous sport and social activities
5. Safe/Healthy environment
6. Switzerland at the heart of Europe
7. Travel opportunities within Europe
8. Opportunity to complete the prep year in China

29. Rue du Lac 118 Phone: +41 (0)21 989 26 77
CH - 1815 Clarens Fax: +41 (0)21 989 26 78
Switzerland E-mail: info@lrguas.ch
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