Glion is ranked No. 3 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Hospitality & Leisure Management, published by Quacquarelli Symonds. The school received scores of 93.5 out of 100 for Employer Reputation and 89.9 out of 100 for Academic Reputation.
Why employers recruit from Glion
Employer reputation is measured via a survey of graduate employers worldwide who are asked to identify which institutions they consider excellent for graduate recruitment. The 93.5 Employer Reputation score reflects employers’ confidence in hiring Glion graduates. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Business go on to careers with many of the employers that contribute to this reputation.
More than 200 hospitality, luxury and leisure brands come to Glion annually to recruit. They include LVMH, Four Seasons, Cartier, Marriott, Bloomberg, Mandarin Oriental, Richemont, Shangri-La and Jumeirah.
Honestly, Glion is one of the best schools in hospitality and we come here every year because we find candidates that have the potential to be in our hotels and that can actually have full-time jobs after.
Shehab El Naggar Area Manager, Talent Acquisition EMEA,Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
How the QS Hospitality ranking is calculated
Quacquarelli Symonds calculates the subject ranking using academic and employer survey data, research citations, H-index and international research-network indicators. The full QS methodology is published on TopUniversities.
Glion accreditation
Glion is recognized by the Swiss AccreditationCouncil (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute. This accreditation is a signifier of academic excellence and Swiss quality assurance. It also holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the same accrediting body as Yale and Harvard.
Glion graduate employment
Glion’s Employer Reputation score is consistent with its reported graduate employment outcomes. Some 98% of Glion students have one or more job offers on completion of their studies and on average they receive six internship offers each. Our 18,600+ alumni have forged careers in the luxury sector and landed leadership roles in hospitality in 160+ countries around the world.
Being ranked No. 3 globally is a source of pride for our entire community. This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, students and alumni and confirms the uniqueness of our educational model
Being ranked No. 3 globally is a source of pride for our entire community. This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, students and alumni and confirms the uniqueness of our educational model. At Glion, we believe in transformative education; one that develops not only technical excellence but also emotional intelligence, leadership capacity and the human skills that define hospitality.
Philippe Vignon Managing Director of Glion
FAQs
What is Glion ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026?
Glion is ranked No. 3 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Hospitality & Leisure Management. Glion moved up from No. 6 in 2025.
What is Glion's Employer Reputation score?
Glion received an Employer Reputation score of 93.5 out of 100 in the QS 2026 Hospitality & Leisure Management ranking. Glion also ranks No. 3 worldwide for Employer Reputation
What is Glion's employment rate upon graduation?
Based on Glion’s latest graduate outcomes data, 98% of job-seeking students receive one or more job offers upon graduation. Students receive an average of six internship offers each.
Is Glion accredited?
Glion is recognized by the Swiss AccreditationCouncil (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute and by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Did Glion improve its QS ranking in 2026?
Yes. Glion moved from No. 6 worldwide in 2025 to No. 3 worldwide in the 2026 QS Hospitality & Leisure Management ranking.
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