About the university
Les Roches is a Swiss hospitality school founded in 1954 in the Alpine village of Bluche, near Crans-Montana. It opened its Spanish campus in Marbella, on the Costa del Sol, in 1995. Both belong to Sommet Education, the group that also owns Glion Institute of Higher Education. The Marbella campus is a residential campus where most students live and eat on site.
The school's programmes are built around the hotel and luxury industries. The main undergraduate degree is a Bachelor's in Global Hospitality Management, which mixes practical training in kitchens, restaurants and front office with business and finance modules, and includes two internships. Marbella also offers a Bachelor's in Sports Business Management, Master of Science programmes in International Hotel Management, Luxury Tourism Marketing Management and Sports and Events Management (each about nine months on campus plus a 20-week internship or thesis), and an MBA in International Hotel Management.
Les Roches focuses heavily on employability: it runs career days with international hotel, luxury and events brands, and reports that 98% of job-seeking graduates receive an offer straight away. These are the school's own figures; the industry is international, so many graduates work in Dubai, Switzerland, the UK or Asia rather than in Spain. A recent alumni survey by the school found that just over half of alumni still work in hospitality, with the rest in fields such as luxury retail, real estate, consulting and events.
For Indian students Les Roches suits those set on a hospitality or luxury career who want hands-on training and a strong alumni network. It is a premium private school: total costs, including on-campus accommodation and meals, are high, and fees are published in a downloadable PDF rather than on the course pages. Ask for the current fee sheet before you apply, and check how internships fit with the Spanish student visa.
- Founded
- Les Roches was founded in 1954 in Switzerland; the Marbella campus opened in 1995
- Type
- Private hospitality management school, part of the Sommet Education group; other campuses in Crans-Montana (Switzerland) and the UAE
- Specialism
- Hospitality, luxury tourism, sports and events management
- Language of teaching
- English
- Programme structure
- Academic semesters on campus alternate with paid or unpaid internships in the industry
- Graduate outcomes (school-reported)
- 98% of job-seeking graduates receive an offer immediately; 220+ brands recruit on campus each year
- Alumni
- More than 17,000 worldwide
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
Not ranked in major global university rankings (specialist hospitality school)
QS Stars (paid quality audit, not a ranking) 2022
5-star overall rating, as stated by Les Roches
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Study Abroad semester in Hospitality (17 weeks)
- Fee / year
- €15,645
- Duration
- One 17-week semester (15 credits)
- Intakes
- February and September
- English
- See the programme's admission page
- Postgraduate
Executive International Hotel Management (Marbella)
- Fee / year
- €19,135
- Duration
- 6 months, part time and blended
- Intakes
- March and September
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Duolingo 115
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Abroad semester in Hospitality (17 weeks) | One 17-week semester (15 credits) | €15,645 | ≈ ₹16.6 lakh |
| Executive International Hotel Management (Marbella) | 6 months, part time and blended | €19,135 | ≈ ₹20.3 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Les Roches Marbella with similar universities in Spain.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's and master's
Les Roches scholarships
Value: Partial tuition awards; amounts vary by intake
Eligibility: Merit and need-based awards announced by admissions for each intake. Ask your admissions adviser for the current list and deadlines.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Class 12 completed, with transcripts.
- Proof of English (IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by Les Roches); English foundation options exist for students below the level.
- Online application and an interview with admissions.
- Several intakes a year; check the programme start dates page.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree for the MSc programmes; the MBA also expects relevant work experience.
- Proof of English and an interview.
- Internship placement is arranged with support from the career services team during the programme.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 mark sheet or bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- English test result
- CV and motivation letter
- Proof of funds and health insurance for the Spanish student visa
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| English | All programmes are taught in English. Les Roches publishes the minimum IELTS/TOEFL score on each programme's admission page; confirm the current level before you book a test. |
Accommodation and living costs
Marbella is a residential campus: most students live in on-campus rooms with meals provided, and these are usually included in the fee package. Ask for the 2027 fee sheet to see what is included. Living costs in Marbella outside campus are high because it is a resort town.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat, Marbella areaOur estimate if you live off campus | €500–900per month | ≈ ₹53,000 – ₹95,400 |
| Personal spending, phone and local travelOur estimate | €150–300per month | ≈ ₹15,900 – ₹31,800 |
| Private health insuranceNeeded for the student visa | €35–60per month | ≈ ₹3,710 – ₹6,360 |
Campus and location
The campus sits on the Costa del Sol near Marbella, a Mediterranean resort town about 45–60 minutes from Málaga airport, with a warm climate and many luxury hotels nearby.
- Training kitchens, restaurants and other practical facilities for hospitality skills.
- On-campus accommodation and dining as part of the residential experience.
- More than 100 nationalities across Les Roches campuses.
- Bachelor's students can spend a semester at the Crans-Montana campus in Switzerland.
- Students in higher education in Spain can work up to 30 hours a week alongside their studies.
Careers and graduate outcomes
The figures below are Les Roches' own and cover all its campuses, not only Indian students. Many graduates work abroad in hotel groups, luxury brands and events.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Job-seeking graduates who receive an offer immediately | 98% (school-reported) | Les Roches programme pages |
| Brands recruiting on campus each year | 220+ | Les Roches programme pages |
| Graduates with one or more job offers at graduation | 94% (school-reported) | Les Roches programme start dates page |
| Alumni network | 17,000+ | Les Roches programme pages |
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FAQs
How much does Les Roches Marbella cost?
Les Roches publishes its Marbella fees for 2027 in a PDF fee sheet on its tuition page. Packages usually combine tuition, accommodation and meals, so ask admissions for the current sheet for your programme.
Is Les Roches a university?
It is a private hospitality management school with campuses in Switzerland, Spain and the UAE. It is not a Spanish public university, so check how its degrees are recognised for your plans.
Do the programmes include internships?
Yes. The bachelor's includes two internships, and the MSc programmes end with a 20-week internship or a thesis.
Do I need Spanish?
No. Teaching is in English, though some Spanish helps in Marbella and in local internships.
Where do graduates work?
Mostly in international hotel groups, luxury brands, events and related fields, often outside Spain.
Sources
- Les Roches: Marbella campus (opens in a new tab)
- Les Roches: tuition and fees (fee-sheet PDFs) (opens in a new tab)
- Les Roches: bachelor's degrees (opens in a new tab)
- Les Roches: MSc in International Hotel Management (opens in a new tab)
- Les Roches: MBA in International Hotel Management (opens in a new tab)
- Les Roches: programme start dates (opens in a new tab)
Official website: lesroches.edu/campus/marbella (opens in a new tab)
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