Les Roches ranked No. 2 worldwide for hospitality & leisure management in the QS 2026 rankings

Les Roches is ranked No. 2 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Hospitality & Leisure Management, published by Quacquarelli Symonds, for the second successive year. The school scored 94.0 out of 100 for Employer Reputation and 91.3 out of 100 for Academic Reputation.

Why employers recruit from Les Roches

Employer reputation is measured via a survey of graduate employers worldwide who are asked to identify which institutions they consider excellent for graduate recruitment. The 94.0 Employer Reputation score reflects a direct hiring relationship with the industry. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Management go on to roles at the brands that helped produce that score.

More than 200 hospitality and leisure brands come to Les Roches annually to recruit. They include Four Seasons, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Jumeirah, Moncler, Accor and Qatar Airways.

“We have been recruiting at Les Roches for many years. When I look at the ratio that we get from Les Roches, it has been always superior.”
▎ — Four Seasons Regional VP and General Manager

How the QS Hospitality ranking is calculated

Quacquarelli Symonds calculates the overall university ranking using scores from the academic and employer surveys, citations and international indicators. The full QS methodology is published at TopUniversities.

Les Roches accreditation

Les Roches is accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council, the national body responsible for quality assurance in Swiss higher education. It also holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the same accrediting body as Yale and Harvard.

Les Roches graduate employment

Employer Reputation has a direct link to real graduate outcomes. Les Roches students have a 98% employment rate upon graduation and 94% of them have one or more job offers on completion of their studies. Our 16,000+ alumni have forged advanced careers (lesroches.edu/programs/masters-degrees/master-of-science-in-hospitality-management/) and launched businesses all around the world. They take on roles from divisional management level right up to senior leadership positions.

“Achieving the world’s No. 2 ranking in hospitality and leisure management reaffirms the strength of our educational model and the commitment of our faculty, students, staff and industry partners. It reflects the trust global employers place in Les Roches and the relevance of the skills and mindset we develop.” Carlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches

This is the second year in a row Les Roches has claimed the #2 position in the QS World University Rankings for Hospitality and Leisure Management.

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FAQs

What is Les Roches ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026?

Les Roches is ranked 2nd globally in the QS World University Rankings for Hospitality and Leisure Management 2026, published by Quacquarelli Symonds.

What is Les Roches’ Employer Reputation score?

Les Roches received an Employer Reputation score of 94.0 out of 100 in the QS 2026 rankings.

What is Les Roches’ employment rate upon graduation?

98% of Les Roches students are employed upon graduation. 94% have one or more job offers before completing their studies.

Is Les Roches accredited?

Les Roches is accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council and by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.