Students wishing to apply to the Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management must apply to the campus where they wish to follow most of the courses for the degree (Lausanne or Singapore).  This page is about the application procedure to join the Bachelor in Singapore.  There are additional steps required to apply for the Bachelor in Lausanne.

Please note, students who apply via the CommonAPP are not required to submit an additional application via our online platform.

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How to Apply

Select your Bachelor program options, open an EHL account and apply online.  It's simple!  Let us walk you through the steps. 

Select your Bachelor program options: Choose your campus, intake and language of study.

  • Choose your campus of study according to where you wish to follow most of the courses for the degree (Lausanne or Singapore).  Please note the Preparatory year takes place on EHL Campus Lausanne for all students.
  • Choose the intake:  when do you want to begin your studies? (spring or fall) 
  • Choose your language of study: our Bachelor program is delivered in English, and also available in French if you choose to study on EHL Campus Lausanne.  
 
 

Please begin by creating a profile on our online application portal. You can save your file at any time and return later to upload documents and finish your application. You will be required to submit the documents listed below electronically via the online application portal. We accept documents in French, English, German or Italian.

All certificates and transcripts that are not in English, French, German or Italian must be translated into English by a certified translator. The translation should be accompanied by comprehensive information on the school or university attended and an explanation of the grading and assessment system.

  • Passport/s copy
  • Diplomas and academic transcripts
  • Language certificate
  • Essay
  • Optional: CV, work certificates and references

Important!

Don’t forget to hit the “Submit” button when you have uploaded your documents!  

During your online application process, you will be charged an application fee of CHF 175. This payment may be made online using Visa or MasterCard. Kindly note that this fee is not refundable or transferable to another application.

The essay is an important part of your application. It is an opportunity for you to showcase your strengths, motivation and interests. Your essay should be typed and contain between 500-650 words.

Your essay will tell us a great deal about you, and it will also enable us to assess your analytical skills and determine whether you can organize your thoughts and express them clearly.  We expect you to produce an interesting personal account for your selected topic.

Please remember to add your name and the topic you have chosen at the top of the first page.

Topics (please choose one):

  • Why have you chosen to study at EHL? What criteria did you use when assessing whether EHL is the right fit for you?
  • EHL prepares students to become leaders in a competitive, demanding and global industry. What are your expectations for EHL and your career objectives ?
  • Which current trends do you find most interesting in the hospitality industry? How do you think EHL will help you manage these trends in your career?

You will need to submit:

  • a copy of your passport or ID (valid on the day of the intake),
  • your diplomas and transcripts,
  • your essay,
  • a language certificate, if applicable.
You will find detailed information about required documents in the "Admissions Requirements" section below.
An EHL admissions officer will review your online application. If you meet the admissions requirements, then you will receive an invitation to complete an online evaluation, computer-based, composed of:

The online interview
This interview lasts 20 minutes and we will ask you to turn on your webcam.

The analytical and quantitative aptitude test
This test is composed of 3 different exams in order to evaluate your leadership, interpersonal skills, analytical reasoning and motivation

If you pass the online evaluation, you will be invited to take part in a motivation day. The motivation day is an opportunity for us to examine your interests and abilities in much greater depth. 

Our motivation days involve the following activities: 

  • An interview
  • A team-building exercise

The interview

The interview is not a test of your knowledge, and you will not be quizzed on specific facts. The aim is to assess your motivation, your potential and your suitability for the demands of the hospitality industry. We will ask you to tell us about your experience and your expectations. Our questions will focus, for example, on any summer jobs you may have had in the hospitality industry, your extracurricular activities and your international exposure.

The team-building exercise

Working in a team will be an important part of your studies at EHL. We therefore would like to see if you enjoy teamwork and if you have the necessary skills needed to work successfully as part of a team.

Preparing for your motivation day

No specific preparation is needed. However, to make sure you are choosing the right career, you should find out as much as you can about the hospitality industry, the career opportunities it offers and the training options available in our international hospitality management degree program.

Once you receive your final decision, you must complete your enrollment on the EHL online portal.

Start Your Application

Use the button below to open and account and start your application for the Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management. 

Continue Your Application

If you already have an EHL account, please login with your existing credentials to proceed with your application.

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Admissions Requirements

The admissions criteria are the same for the Bachelor course in Lausanne or Singapore. To access our Bachelor in International Hospitality Management, you must have successfully completed your final secondary school examinations, qualifying you for university admission in the country where you went to school. In general, we require grades that are well above the minimum pass level. We also take into consideration the difficulty of the courses you chose, and prefer subjects that develop the analytical skills needed to succeed at EHL.

The minimum age for entry to our Bachelor's course is 18 (You must be 18 before the course start date)

We expect a student to have studied Math for the last 3 years of their secondary education. Should you have a different academic background then please contact admissions@ehl.ch

  • International Baccalaureate - Diploma: 28/45.  Please release your final exam results transcripts through transcripts.row@ibo.org
  • Swiss Diplomas - Maturité gymnasiale/fédérale/professionnelle/spécialisée: successful completion
  • A-Levels -  3 required, minimum BBC grades, which must include 1 numerical OR Science subject
  • French Baccalauaréat Diplomas
    • Baccalauréat Général: min. 12/20
      • + Mathematics in Première AND Terminale (Spécialité for both years OR spécialité + Option mathématiques complémentaires)
      • + Spécialité SVT (Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre) OR Spécialité Physique-Chimie in Première AND Terminale (these can be taken via the CNED during Première and Terminale). For further information, please reach out to admissions@ehl.ch
    • Baccalauréat STMG / STHR / ES: min. 12/20
    • Baccalauréat S and L (mathematics option mandatory): min. 10/20
  • Singaporean Diplomas
    • GCE A Levels: Three H2 subjects and one H1 subject, including Mathematics, with a B average. A strong grade in Project Work and General Paper or Knowledge & Inquiry paper must be attained.
    • Polytechnic diploma: Ideally from a business or engineering stream, with a strong pass in GCE O Level Mathematics or equivalent (quantitative subject).
    • NUS High School Diploma
  • American High School Diplomas:
    • Unweighted GPA of min. 3, plus SAT 1 (min. 500 points in each section) OR ACT (with a min. composite score of 24).

Plus evidence of one of the following higher achievements in 3 different subjects:

    • 3 AP certificates with a min. score of 3
    • 3 IB HL certificates with a min. score of 4
    • 3 Honors courses including 1 Math or Science subject with a minimum score of B
Please note: Students may also choose to submit a combination of the above certificates. If a student has not obtained any of the above-mentioned certificates, he/she may contact Admissions for consideration of other qualification on a case-by-case basis. All original score reports must be sent directly to EHL.  EHL’s institutional code for the SAT I and AP certificates: 4102  and EHL’s institutional code for the ACT: 5384
 
If you are in your final year of secondary school and have not yet received your diploma, then you may apply for conditional acceptance based on your grades to date. The transcripts must show the courses you have taken and the grades you received. Predicted grades are required for the International Baccalaureate and British A-levels candidates who have not received their diploma by the application deadline. The French Baccalauréat candidates are required to send the results of the exams they already took in Première (épreuves anticipées). You must then submit your final exam results and a copy of your diploma as soon as they become available.

If you have attended university since leaving secondary school, then you must submit your university certificates and transcripts. For students who have attended university in Switzerland an ex matriculation letter is also required.

All certificates and transcripts that are not in English, French, German or Italian must be translated into English by a certified translator. The translation should be accompanied by comprehensive information on the school or university attended and an explanation of the grading and assessment system.

The essay is an important part of your application. It is an opportunity for you to showcase your strengths, motivation and interests. Your essay should be typed and contain between 500-650 words.

Your essay will tell us a great deal about you, and it will also enable us to assess your analytical skills and determine whether you can organize your thoughts and express them clearly.  We expect you to produce an interesting personal account for your selected topic.

Please remember to add your name and the topic you have chosen at the top of the first page.

Topics (please choose one):

  • Why have you chosen to study at EHL? What criteria did you use when assessing whether EHL is the right fit for you?
  • EHL prepares students to become leaders in a competitive, demanding and global industry. What are your expectations for EHL and your career objectives ?
  • Which current trends do you find most interesting in the hospitality industry? How do you think EHL will help you manage these trends in your career?

 

Students who commence their studies in the Preparatory Year must:

Provide proof that for the last 3 years of your secondary education you studied in a school where English was the main language of instruction

Or study one of the following curricula in English: IB, French Baccalauréat (OIB or BFI), Swiss Bilingual Matura, Academica Dual Diploma or the European baccalaureate.

Or provide one of the following English language certificates with the following minimum requirements:

  • TOEFL (iBT) - 80 points
  • C1 Advanced - Grade C
  • IELTS Academic module – Overall band score 6.0
  • TOEFL Essentials – 8.5 (valid as of the September 2022 intake)
  • Duolingo – 105 (valid as of the September 2022 intake)

Students who achieve minimum scores of IELTS 7, C1 Advanced B, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 120 or TOEFL Essentials 10.5 are exempt from the mandatory English classes and exam given during the Preparatory year.
Students applying for exemption of the Preparatory Year may consult the language requirements here.

Should you be unable to sit for your English certificate due to COVID-19 then please contact the admissions department to discuss further.

Please note that your command of English will be assessed during the admissions process and EHL reserves the right to ask you for an additional English qualification or course

Our admissions team is happy to assist you with any of the steps in the application process.  

Contact the team

What we look for

We look for candidates who have outstanding academic and linguistic potential, as well as the interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a high-status hospitality management career. Here are a few of the qualities we seek:

  • Academic aptitude for critical thinking & creativity
  • Interpersonal skills for management and leadership roles
  • Motivation and service mindset
  • International outlook and language skills

All applications should be made online through our application module. We will start reviewing your files once your complete application is received.

Application Deadlines

A motivation day will be chosen according to the deadline you respect when submitting your application. However, we strongly encourage you to apply early in order to guarantee availability.  Please keep in mind the visa application process may take up to 3 months in certain cases.


Application deadlines for February 2023

  • 1 September 2022
  • 1 October 2022 (VISA deadline)
  • 1 November 2022
  • 15 December 2022
  • 11 January 2023 (Final deadline)

Application deadlines for September 2023

  • 1 May 2023 (VISA deadline)
  • 15 June 2023 (Final deadline)

Motivation Days

We have several online motivation days planned every month, covering all time zones.  Once you have completed your Motivation Day, you can expect a final decision within 2 weeks.

The Student Contract

The student contract is an important legally binding document between EHL Campus (Singapore) and its students. Please read it thoroughly before signing it.  Both local and international students admitted to EHL Campus (Singapore) must sign and submit the student contract before proceeding with their admission process.

As per the CPE regulations, the contract is meant for admission to one course and must contain the following compulsory fields:

  • Detailed information about the course, including admission requirement, course duration and qualification awarded.
  • Comprehensive information regarding the tuition and miscellaneous fees breakdown.
  • Commitment to Fee Protection Scheme, which insure the tuition fees paid by students.
  • Clear information regarding the refund policy.
  • Clear information regarding dispute resolution.
Do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Team should you have any question or comment regarding the terms of the student contract.
Further information regarding the student contract can also be found on the CPE website at the following address: www.ssg.gov.sg

The Student Pass

International students will need a Student Pass to be allowed to study at EHL Campus (Singapore).

Our Student Affairs team will support you throughout the Student Pass application process.

Student pass holders cannot engage in any form of employment or in any business, profession or occupation in Singapore whether paid or unpaid, without a valid work pass issued by Ministry of Manpower. Student pass holders are expected to have a minimum attendance rate of 90%. 

How to apply for a Student Pass

Assemble the documents as required by the Imigration and Checkpoints Authority and verify whether you are coming from a visa-required country.
Our Student Affairs team will provide you with your Student Pass Application number. You will use it to submit your application together with the required documents from step 1
Our Student Affairs team will monitor the status of your Student Pass application (processing time is 2 to 4 weeks on average, some applications can take a longer time) and guide you through the next steps of the Admissions process.
Once your student pass application is approved, we will send you a copy of the In-Principle Approval Letter (IPA) issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). This letter will serve as an entry visa to Singapore if you are from visa-required countr
Following the issuance on the In-Principle Approval Letter, we will then issue your first invoice for the course.We will contact you for your choice of language courses, meal and accommodation plan, health insurance and other logistical matters.Upon receipt of your first payment, we will finalize your set-up in the School systems and prepare your student card.
You will start your course with the Orientation Week, where we will provide you further information about your new environment at school and in Singapore.

EHL Campus (Singapore) Key Policies & Information

Use the pre-course counselling checklist to verify that you have obtained all the necessary information before making your choice.

Pre-course Counselling Checklist

The Fee Protection Scheme aims at protecting the international and local students’ fees in the event that the course provider is unable to continue operations due to insolvency and/or regulatory closure.

Furthermore, it protects the student if the course provider fails to pay penalties or to return fees to students arising from judgements made against it by the Singapore Courts.

EHL Campus (Singapore) Fee Protection Certificate

Read our Refund Policy below. Please ask our Admissions Team should you need further clarification. 

Refund Policy

Should you wish to withdraw from the course or postpone your studies, our procedures below will guide you. 

Withdrawal Procedure

Deferment Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

They are available in the Student Contract under schedule B.
We need to receive the payment in Singapore Dollars.
You will receive your first invoice following the signature of the Student Contract.
For international students, you will receive your first invoice after obtaining the In-Principle
Approval from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.

You will receive a reminder to make the payment as soon as possible. EHL reserves the right to deny you access to the course should payment have not been received by the payment deadline stated on your student contract.

Following this, the Finance Department will contact you to discuss the next steps based on your individual circumstances.

For any questions regarding payments, or should you face any unexpected circumstances, please contact our finance team at the following email address: finance.SG@ehl.ch

We remind you that our Student Affairs Office is also available should you have any questions regarding your studies or personal situation: sta@ehl.ch

 

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 The courses offered on campus are under the academic responsibility of EHL Haute Ecole in Switzerland.