Swiss recognized
All degrees/diplomas are accredited by the State of Valais. The accreditation authority is the “Conseil de la Formation et de la Recherche Universitaires (CoFRU)”, established under the auspices of the State of Valais Department of Education, Culture and Sport, Switzerland.

Professional and academic quality standards ensured
César Ritz Colleges is recognized by the Swiss Hotel School Association (ASEH). It is the only association in Switzerland that evaluates and recognizes hotel schools and imposes strict eligibility requirements.

Quality of education certified
EduQua ensures the quality of educational institutions by setting minimum standards and supports quality improvements in its certified institutions.

World Tourism Organization certified
We are the only Swiss hotel school to receive the prestigious TedQual certification from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

American Collaboration
In over 25 years of academic partnership, César Ritz Colleges and Washington State University have developed a strong academic collaboration. Bachelor students graduate with a Washington State University degree. The College of Business within Washington State University is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and repeatedly ranked among the best business programmes worldwide.

British Validated
All Master courses are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). Students in these courses therefore receive both Swiss and British recognized diplomas. MMU is highly regarded throughout the world for its contribution to hospitality and tourism research. It has been ranked among the best universities worldwide.