EU Business School (Montreux campus)

Campus setting	Suburban
Living cost	USD 897 per month
Student population	Medium (1,001 to 10,000)
International students	95%
Institution type	Private

About EU Business School (Montreux campus)

The EU Business School in Montreux is part of the EU Group, which is a network of professionally-accredited, multicultural, high-ranking business schools established in 1973. In addition to its main campuses in Geneva, Montreux, Barcelona and Munich, the EU Group also has an extended global network of campuses, encouraging students to participate in exchange opportunities within the EU Group main campuses as well as with partner institutions in U.S.A., China, U.K., Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mexico, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Canada and Russia among others.

The EU Montreux campus offers various programs at the Business Foundation, bachelor’s (BBA/BA/BSc), master’s (MBA/MSc) and doctoral (DBA) levels, both onsite and online, in majors such as Management, Marketing, Finance, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Communications & Public Relations, and Digital Business. All courses are taught by highly-qualified faculty members with a wealth of practical experience in their fields.

EU has a multicultural student body with more than 100 nationalities represented, and a 26,000-strong alumni network. With a truly international presence and outlook, EU prepares its students to be successful business leaders within the current, international business world. The Career Services Department helps students to build contacts while looking for internships and job opportunities and the Alumni Association provides them with an extensive network of contacts worldwide upon graduation.

Campus information

EU Montreux is located in Villa Ormond, a manor house on the shores of Lake Geneva, in downtown Montreux. Found conveniently in the town center, the campus is just a few minutes’ walk from the main shopping center and a variety of cafes and restaurants. To create the best campus experience for students at EU Montreux, the student board is constantly organizing different social events and activities throughout the academic year from sporting to cultural events.

Aside from that, classroom facilities are equipped with the latest technology to support the learning process and encourage a high level of computer literacy. These include:

Wi-Fi access
SMARTboards
video conferencing technology
networked computers
laser printers with associated multimedia technology
latest software applications

With access to the online libraries Proquest and myilibrary.com, all students can benefit from a vast amount of e-resources in addition to the comprehensive collection of books available books at the campus library.

Montreux’s transport is efficient, clean and modern. While it is possible to walk on foot and reach everywhere, bus and train services can be found near campus, connecting Montreux to other towns and main cities. Students can also take advantage of a direct train service to Milan, Italy (a three-hour journey).

Accommodation

Given the large student population in Montreux, there is a variety of accommodation options but with limited availability. Students are recommended to begin their accommodation search as soon as they receive an offer from EU Montreux.

Student dorms

Living in student dorms allows for social interaction in a structured living environment without the stress of rental agencies or household chores. EU Montreux has partnerships with student residences around the city, all just a 15-minute walk from campus.

Private Apartments

This type of student accommodation in Montreux is recommended for those who prefer independence and flexibility. Most apartments are rented through an agency, although renting directly from the owner generally more cost-saving. It is important to take note that many apartments and studios do not have a private washer or dryer; instead; such facilities are prepared for the common use of all residents in the building.

Apartment Sharing

Sharing an apartment is a popular concept in Montreux and is a lot cheaper than having a private rental. For those who are interested in this option, they are highly recommended to arrive in Montreux before commencing studies in order to meet potential roommates and landlords personally. They may also contact the student affairs officer on campus to be paired with another student who is in search of a shared apartment.