Accreditations

Swiss Accreditation Council
Les Roches is institutionally accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA) by decision of the Swiss Accreditation Council of 20 September 2024 and holds the designation University of Applied Sciences Institute, granted only after rigorous independent review of quality assurance, teaching, governance and resources.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status of Les Roches may be directed to the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Swiss Accreditation Council
Effingerstrasse 15 · P.O. Box · CH-3001 Bern · Switzerland · +41 31 380 11 64
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New England Commission of Higher Education
Les Roches is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Accreditation by NECHE indicates that an institution meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by NECHE should be directed to the institution. Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education · 301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210 · Wakefield, MA 01880 · USA · +1 781 425 7785
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ADEK and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), UAE
(Local Accreditation — Abu Dhabi)
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches is additionally accredited by ADEK and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), UAE.
Awards

Les Roches has been ranked #2 worldwide for Hospitality and Leisure Management in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.

Les Roches has achieved 5 Stars overall (Excellent) in the QS Stars higher education rating system in the 2026 QS Star Rankings.
Memberships

Member of AACSB International.
AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide. Through membership, accreditation, research, thought leadership, professional development, and advocacy, AACSB partners with over 1,500 organizations, from more than 90 countries globally.
AACSB membership or participation in the Global Education Alliance does not imply accreditation.

Affiliate Member of UN Tourism.

Member of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) and EMEA CHRIE (Europe, Middle East and Africa).
EMEA CHRIE, formerly EuroCHRIE, is the regional federation of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It brings together educators from hospitality, tourism and event management schools and universities into a global network, in close cooperation with industry representatives.