The Luxury Hospitality Management Summer School 2025

The program fees represent the price of tuition. This is 4,100 euros for young professionals, or 3,200 euros for full-time students. Lodging, food & beverages, and transportation are not covered by the program fees and should be budgeted separately. Participants are responsible for making their own accommodation and travel arrangements for each campus. Campus housing options are available at both HEC and EHL but are not mandatory.

This Summer School is open to young professionals, recent graduates, master's students, and current University-level students. You do not need to be a student at the time of the program to apply.

The summer program's teaching methodology is tailored to accommodate participants with varying ages and experience levels. The program's average participant age is 23 years old. However, all participants need to have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies by the start of the program. The maximum age for participation is 30.

Applications are handled by HEC Paris directly on their online portal. To apply for a seat in up to two of our HEC Paris Summer Programs, please submit your application online with any supporting documentation required. Please note, all programs entail a full-time commitment, so participants can only attend one program per session. We encourage you to apply early as programs will remain open on a space-available basis. Required materials: Most recent academic transcript, Résumé (CV) Personal statement (if applying for merit-based scholarship) Online application including short-essay questions Non-refundable application fee of €50 per application. (1) For all non-native English speakers: English language proficiency test score report (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge or Duolingo) or evidence (e.g., transcript) of coursework completed in the English language. In certain cases, the Admissions team can also grant a phone/Skype interview to evaluate English language proficiency. (1) Payment of the €50 fee per application occurs by credit card at the time of the online application.

Applications are assessed and admitted on a rolling basis for eligible candidates until the program is full. We therefore recommend applying early to ensure a place in the program. The admissions process is led by HEC Paris and will be closed on June 3rd, 2024 at the latest.

A Student Visa is not required for this course. However, participants who are coming from countries outside of the EU/EEA zone may require a short-stay Schengen visa to enter France and Switzerland. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary travel permissions and documentation. After confirming your place, you will be provided with documentation to facilitate your visa application.

The Program Fees do not cover housing costs. Accommodation at HEC Paris: During the first week at HEC Paris, staying on the 340-acre campus is recommended in order to fully experience campus life. Although on-campus housing is not mandatory, participants are encouraged to stay on-campus for €300 for six nights in a furnished single room with en- suite bathroom and an equipped kitchenette. The HEC Residence provides bedding and towels, but participants are responsible for bringing their own toiletries. Participants can choose to stay off-campus during the first week during the confirmation process. Traveling to Lausanne Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to the EHL campus in Switzerland. However, taking the direct train from Paris to Lausanne is recommended as it is sustainable and takes less than four hours. Accommodation at EHL Campus Lausanne: During the second week at EHL Campus Lausanne, participants can choose to stay in modern accommodation. The rooms have a single bed, basic furnishings, and en- suite bathroom. The price per night CHF67 for a single room (city tax and sports facilities included). Bedding and towels are provided, and an ironing board and iron are available in the common laundry room. There are no cooking facilities in the rooms.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Achievement leading to 5 ECTS issued jointly by EHL Hospitality Business School and HEC Paris. Students seeking credit are encouraged to consult their home institution to validate the credit transfer.

At EHL, the rooms are as described above, but have no kitchen facilities. Please note, that accommodation fees and meals are not included in the program fees.

Check-in EHL: Sunday 7th July 3-6pm or Monday 8th July from 7.30-8.30am. Classes will start afterward. The program will close at 5pm on Friday 12th July. Check-out EHL: Friday 12th July before class, or Saturday 13th July before 10am.

At EHL, lunch and dinner are available for approximately CHF40 per meal (for a 3-course meal). You can also have breakfast for 15CHF.

You can also enhance your experience by having dinner at our different food outlets such as the Brasserie 1893 or our Michelin-star restaurant Berceau Des Sens (among other options). Kindly note that both restaurants mentioned must be reserved in advance.

EHL uses cashless payments. Please make sure to pack your debit/credit card to pay for your meals at our campus outlets.

EHL applies a strict dress code for its students, which is compulsory from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Please respect this dress code, you may familiarize yourself with it here: EHL Guide for Professional Appearance.

Team-based Project (100%) of the final grade) Pick a brand and create/imagine a hospitality experience. Other activities: store check & exhibition. This is an accredited program. Students seeking credit are encouraged to consult their home institution to validate the credit transfer.