Master of Science HES-SO

in Global Hospitality
Business
TUITION & FESS
 Tuition & fees in CHF* in CHF* in CHF*

Ref. Lausanne Hong kong* Houston*

Compulsory expenses
Tuition 1 24,000 17,280 19,920
Facilities and services 2 2,270 - -
Prepaid food and beverage 3 1,620 - -
Field trips 4 7,000 3,360 3,880

Total 34,890 20,640 23,800

(*) The above fees apply to students seeking their degree from EHL.
Fees are in Swiss Francs and include VAT where applicable. All prices are indicative, subject to change and may also be adjusted depending on exchange rates. Chart uses 31.08.2017 exchange rates: 1
HKD=0.12 CHF, 1 USD =0.97 CHF. (1) – (4): see below

Estimated additional expenses

Additional living and travel expenses are estimated at CHF 1,800 per month on
average over the 16-month period, including on-campus accomodation, flights, health
insurance (5), local living taxes and inscription fees with the Swiss Authorities (6).

These prices are defined based on the inflation rate forecasted by the Swiss National Bank (BNS). If there is a strong variation, EHL will make adjustments accordingly. For further information please consult
our website: www.ehl.edu. This is a non-contractual document and is subject to modification. — November 2018

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On-Campus Accommodation & Parking Down Payment, Invoicing and Deposit

300 rooms are available on site at EHL. All Down Payment (Reservation)
students residing on campus benefit from an
A CHF 6,000 down payment is required to
optimal setup, with easy access to school,
guarantee enrollment in the program, and
EHL’s numerous facilities, the beautiful local
must be paid as soon as the acceptance
surroundings and regular public transport
letter to the program has been received by
links to Lausanne.
the student. This amount is non-refundable,
except in extreme circumstances. The down
Housing
payment amount will be deducted from the
The average monthly fee per person is total amount due for the EHL semester.
between CHF 800 and CHF 1,400 and
varies according to location, features and Invoicing
academic program. This rate is subject to
Once enrollment has been confirmed,
change depending on the progress of the
students will be charged the totality of EHL’s
development work of the new EHL Campus.
tuition and compulsory fees (art. 160 & ff,
For comparison purposes, a simple studio in
Code des Obligations). The payment will be
the Lausanne region leases for approximately
due 30 days from the invoice date.
CHF 1,400 per month (utilities included),
excluding heating, electricity, maintenance,
Deposit (reimbursed at the end of the
linen (bedding and towels), wifi, and are
EHL semester)
generally for a 12-month period minimum.
A deposit of CHF 2,500 will be required.
Parking It is reimbursable at the end of the EHL
semester. It covers any extraordinary
The average monthly fee per parking space costs incurred by the student for
is CHF 200 and varies according to location example due to damage to rooms or
and whether it is free or assigned. other installations. Interest earned on
the deposit will accrue and be added
General Conditition to EHL’s scholarship fund, as part of the
Housing and parking fees are invoiced for institution’s social responsibility policy for
the duration of the academic semester the education of students with financial
in which the student is enrolled. Heating, difficulties. Students wishing to abandon
electricity and internet costs as well as their studies during their semester at EHL
bed linen, towels and weekly cleaning are should contact EHL’s financial department
included in the price. There is a tourist to obtain details about their eligibly to
tax of CHF 18.50 per 15 days. This will be request a refund of their deposit.
invoiced to students whose legal address is
not in Switzerland (legal obligation) for the
duration of their stay on campus.

These prices are defined based on the inflation rate forecasted by the Swiss National Bank (BNS). If there is a strong variation, EHL will make adjustments accordingly. For further information please consult
our website: www.ehl.edu. This is a non-contractual document and is subject to modification. — November 2018

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Important Note:
The following section applies to the EHL semester. Please contact an admission officer to obtain more
details about the fees and expenses structure at the other two universities.

1. Tuition Fees 3. Prepaid Food and Beverage Account (based on

Tuition and compulsory expenses will be paid consumption)
separately by the student to each institution At the beginning of the EHL semester, student
before arrival on the respective campuses. cards are credited with a mandatory amount
University of Houston: Texas residents may be considered as the minimum a student will spend
eligible for a 30% discount on University of on food and beverage on campus. The prepaid
Houston tuition fees. amount is not refundable and must be used before
the end of the semester. As part of the institution’s
2. Facilities and Service Fees social responsibility policy for the education of
• The right to access different restaurants and students with financial difficulties, any remaining
bars, including reductions for all meals amount at the end of the semester is transferred
to EHL’s scholarship fund. Food and beverage
• The right to access sports facilities and sports
expenditures on other campuses are handled
activity training
locally upon the student’s arrival.
• The right to access EHL stores and products at
discounted prices 4. Field Trips
• Student Affairs Services (communication, coach, Field trips are a compulsory part of the program.
psychological support, sport and health center) Expenses are estimated and subject to change
• Customer Financial services (individual with currency variations and other factors. The
management of customer accounts) field trip fee for the EHL semester is all-inclusive,
• The Internships and Careers Office (preparation covering travel, lodging and F&B.
and monitoring of internships, Job Fair,
guidance, etc.) 5. Mandatory Health Insurance (legal obligation)
• Access to Digital Centre and professional A basic health and accident insurance is mandatory
printshop services by law in Switzerland. Students whose fiscal
• Access to office automation licenses at residence is outside Switzerland (or whose parents’
preferential rates fiscal residence is outside Switzerland) at the time
they start their studies at EHL are automatically
• Access to Alumni services (lifetime membership
enrolled in EHL’s health and accident insurance
and email)
plan (CHF 152/month). It is possible to be exempted
• Flat rate obligatory insurance, including from this insurance coverage by providing
complementary accident insurance, public sufficient proof of adequate coverage to the Swiss
liability insurance, theft insurance and authorities. For the rest of the program outside
supplementary computer equipment insurance Switzerland, other insurance options are available.
covering theft and damage
• Discounted dry cleaning service 6. Swiss Authorities
• Contribution to examination costs Administrative taxes are collected by the Swiss
• Copyright, licenses and languages authorities for students in the process of applying
• Reception and postal service for a residence permit or visa. These may include
other communal and cantonal fees. Amounts may
• Cleaning and maintenance of outdoor areas
vary according to the nationality of the student.
• Waste collection tax (selective sorting) Swiss authorities require students from outside the
• Relations with neighbors and site security EU/EFTA to make an initial payment of CHF 24,000
before submitting a visa application. This amount
will be deducted from their first invoice. It includes
the CHF 6,000 required as down payment.

These prices are defined based on the inflation rate forecasted by the Swiss National Bank (BNS). If there is a strong variation, EHL will make adjustments accordingly. For further information please consult
our website: www.ehl.edu. This is a non-contractual document and is subject to modification. — November 2018

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