So you want to study Tourism? Then Lucerne is the place for you.

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of tourism management and help to shape the future of the industry. Our innovative BSc and MSc programmes offer the perfect environment to spark your passion and set the foundation for a successful career in the global tourism industry. Take the first step towards your dream career and become part of our community.

🠒 Overview of BSc programmes in Tourism

🠒 Overview of MSc programmes in Tourism

🠒 Industry testimonials

🠒 Sponsorship programme—learning through practice

🠒 Rigi grant for 13 HSLU students 

Study Tourism in Lucerne

Lucerne, your auditorium

  • International tourism hotspot
  • 200-year tourism history
  • 2 million overnight stays in the canton
  • Guests from around the world
  • City, lake and mountains all in one place
  • Fantastic range of leisure activities and countless tourist facilities and attractions

Close industry ties

  • Extensive network of destinations, associations and tourism enterprises
  • Knowledge transfer from research and consulting
  • Good practice case studies
  • Excursions and study trips
  • Guest talks
  • Curriculum with focus on practical applicability and real-life implementation

Excellent career prospects

  • Varied career opportunities at every stage, people’s business
  • HSLU graduates in demand in the tourism sector
  • Primarily managerial roles
  • Numerous fields of activity: Tourism organisations, hotel industry, gastronomy, tour operating, transportation, sports and event industry
  • Career opportunities in Switzerland and abroad
  • A worthwhile investment

Overview of BSc programmes

BSc in International Sustainable Tourism

BSc in International Sustainable Tourism (EN)

Do you want to make tourism more sustainable? Would you like to study abroad and graduate with a Swiss diploma while benefiting from a curriculum developed and delivered in collaboration with UN Tourism?

BSc-Business-Administration-Hospitality-Management-SHL

BSc in Hospitality Management (Top-up) (EN)

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Top-Up) offers an internationally recognised further qualification for graduates of hotel management schools.

Studying for a MSc in Tourism

MScinBAMajorInternationalTourismManagement

MSc in Business Administration, Major International Tourism Management

The Major in International Tourism Management will prepare you for the ever-growing complexity of the tourism industry. The programme offers a series of integrated modules that investigate specific aspects of the tourism industry.

Bachelor's Degree Programme in the Field of Mobility

BSc in Mobility, Data Science and Economics

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What our industry partners say

Tourismus studieren Andres Lietha, Direktor, Engelberg-Titlis-Tourismus

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus AG

“Last year, we hired a MSc student whose MSc thesis focused on a topic of great importance to us. The student’s investigation of Engelberg’s second-home market yielded valuable insights that allow us to tackle the issue in depth.”
Andres Lietha, Director

Switzerland Tourism

“As a guest lecturer, I like to present real-life examples from my daily practice and discuss them with the HSLU’s Tourism students. This benefits everyone: The students get a valuable glimpse into the industry, and I get inspiring impulses from the next generation in the business.” 
Rahel Ammon, Head Product Development

Tourismus Studieren Rahel Ammon Switzerland Tourismus
Tourismus studieren Thomas Christen, Tourismusdirektor Ferienregion Andermatt

Andermatt Holiday Region

“Up-to-date with the latest trends, master’s students invariably bring new ideas for our destination development to our annual exchange in Andermatt, while drawing inspiration from our practical approach and from our experience.”
Thomas Christen, Tourism Director

Uri Tourismus AG

“Student projects with the HSLU have always been inspiring, unlocking creative impulses and helping us to refine project ideas such as the cable car challenge and the mindfulness trail.”
Maurus Stöckli, Managing Director

Tourismus studieren Maurus Stöckli Geschäftsführer Uri-Tourismus
Tourismus Studium_Anita Gerber Alumni HSLU

HSLU alumna

“I really enjoyed how international studying at the HSLU was. I made friends around the globe and developed an in-depth understanding of how international tourism is structured, which I can now apply every day in my job for Pilatus Bahnen.”
Anita Gerber, Market Manager West with Pilatus Bahnen AG

Foto von Luzern an der Reuss mit Pilatus im Hintergrund

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Sponsorship programme—learning through practice 

In the sponsorship programme, organisations and firms provide a coaching environment for Lucerne School of Business students. By recruiting motivated fixed-term staff, sponsors get access to potential future employees. Learn more here.

Use this great opportunity and launch your professional career with these organisations: 

• Berg+Tal, Alpinschule Höhenfieber
• Biketec AG
• City Light Concerts
• Dreamtime Travel AG
• gutundgut GmbH
• Hochschule Luzern – Wirtschaft
• Messe Luzern AG
• Niesenbahn AG
• Private Selection Service AG
• PRYO Consult GmbH
• Radisson Blu Hotel
• RailAway AG
• Sattel-Hochstuckli AG
• Schifffahrtgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees
• Schwyz Tourismus
• Seetaltourismus
• Sempachersee Tourismus
• Steiner Sarnen Schweiz AG
• Tavolago AG
• Uri Tourismus AG
• USP Touristik AG
• Verkehrshaus der Schweiz
• Willisau Tourismus
• WTFL World Tourism Forum Lucerne
• Zentralbahn zb
• Zug Tourismus

Rigi grant for 13 HSLU students

Panorama Bild über Luzern und die Rigi im Hintergrund

Thanks to the generous support of a Swiss charitable foundation, we have been able to award our annual Rigi grant since autumn 2021. Each year, up to 13 bachelor’s and master’s students are eligible for the grant. The one-month application window opens in late August.