This significant milestone brings wide-ranging benefits to the Glion community, enhancing international recognition, academic mobility, research opportunities, and graduate employability.

Accreditation by the SAC confirms Glion’s compliance with the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA) and the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG), reinforcing the global standing of its degrees. As a University of Applied Sciences Institute, Glion is now authorised to use this protected academic title, signifying the rigour and quality of its education model.

Key advantages of this recognition include:

The accreditation process required Glion to meet five areas of evaluation and 18 quality standards defined by the Swiss authorities:

The pathway to accreditation included an initial eligibility assessment, a comprehensive self-evaluation, an independent external review by Swiss experts, and a final submission to the SAC for approval.

This federal recognition not only reinforces Glion’s position as a leader in hospitality and luxury business education, but also initiates a new chapter of continuous improvement and academic development.

Philippe Vignon, Managing Director of Glion, commented: “We are honoured to receive this accreditation, which reflects the outstanding commitment of our faculty, staff, and students. It strengthens the value of a Glion degree and our capacity to contribute meaningfully to the global education landscape. As we enter this new phase, we remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Swiss higher education.”

This achievement represents a major milestone for Glion and the wider Sommet Education group, reinforcing their shared mission to shape the future of global hospitality and business education.

Founded in 1962, Glion Institute of Higher Education is a Swiss institution offering bachelor’s, master’s and executive degrees in hospitality, luxury and finance to an international student body across three campuses in Switzerland and London.

Glion ranks number six among the world’s top higher education institutions for hospitality and leisure management in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject. It also holds number three globally in employer reputation, highlighting its strong industry recognition and ability to meet employer expectations.