Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain), 23 March 2023 — Les Roches ranks 4th worldwide and 3rd in Switzerland for higher education institutions in Hospitality and Leisure Management in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on March 22nd.

The QS World University Rankings classify the world's best universities according to subject. Its objective is to support aspiring students in identifying the world's top institutions in their chosen field of interest.

This year the QS World University Rankings analysed over 16.4 million unique published papers to rank 1597 institutes across 54 subjects in 5 broad subject areas creating over 18,300 ranked entries.

Les Roches has progressed significantly both in terms of Academic (+1.9) and Employer reputation (+1.7). A recognition that matches the 5 employment opportunities that Les Roches students get right on graduation day.

Carlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches, expresses, “We are very happy, this ranking is a recognition of our achievement as a team and as an institution as we are consistently striving for excellence with innovation and entrepreneurship at the heart of our DNA. We are designing undergraduate and graduate educational experiences centered on the development of tomorrow's conscientious entrepreneurs, with the integration of digital education strategies and novel technology leading us to academics oriented towards sustainability and innovation. We nurture values of multiculturalism, openness, and inclusivity. This is an outstanding recognition by employers of our approach to talent development as a community.”

About Les Roches

Les Roches is a Swiss institution focused on creating the innovative and entrepreneurial minds of tomorrow. Founded in 1954, Les Roches offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Hospitality and Tourism Management following the Swiss model of education. With campuses across Switzerland and Spain; a student body of more than 100 different nationalities, the institution provides students with a unique culturally diverse experience. As of 2021, Les Roches also has an academic alliance with the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) with a partner campus in Gurugram (Delhi NCR).

Part of Sommet Education, worldwide leader in hospitality education, Les Roches is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).  For more information, visit Les Roches.