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ENGELBERG CAMPUS
The
Town
Engelberg, the leading
mountain resort in central Switzerland, lies in a high alpine
valley. In the Middle Ages, Engelberg was known for the educational
accomplishments of its Benedictine monastery, whose school once
brought the valley fame in Switzerland. From the 19th century,
Engelberg became internationally known as a resort and spa, but is
today visited as much for skiing as for its clean air: there are
twenty-four ski lifts in the vicinity. With its combination of modem
sports facilities and alpine location, Engelberg is a magnet for
both summer and winter tourism.
Less than an hour away by train (half an hour by car) lies the
famous city of Lucerne with all its cultural and entertainment
resources, while Switzerland's largest metropolis, Zurich, is only
an hour's drive from Engelberg.
The Campus
The Swiss campus is located in SIU's Hotel Europe and Hotel
Bellevue, large, well-known hotels of long tradition in the center
of Engelberg, within easy walking distance of the shopping center,
sports complex and railway station. Built in the early 1900's, the
hotels now have modern facilities, yet retain their original charm
and elegance. This provides an ideal environment for hotel
management students to learn about hotel and restaurant operations,
not only in the classroom but also through work experience.
SIU-Engelberg has adopted an academic year which reflects the needs
of its students and the seasonality of the industry internships. The
academic year consists of five (5) 7.5 weeks sessions (the Fall and
Spring Semesters are divided into two equal sessions, the Summer
Session remains).
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Study
Hotel
Management is the specialty of the Engelberg campus. Students
enrolled in the Diploma programs complete industry internships
in Switzerland. A semester in Switzerland is offered for more
advanced students from other schools who want to gain firsthand
experience in Swiss hotel management. The language of
instruction is English.
The following programs are offered:
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Hotel Europe
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Hotel Bellevue |