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Educational Institutions for Resort Management & Longevity
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Professional qualifications of Switzerland
Federal qualifications for work in wellness, medispa and resort hospitality, from basic training to higher education.
Durations and admission rules are a guide: schools and cantons may differ. Data as of 2026-11-06.
| Qualification | Type | Level | Duration | Admission | Format | Language of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty and skin care | ||||||
| Kosmetiker/in EFZ Esthetician (Federal VET Diploma) | Federal VET diploma (EFZ) | NQF-CH 4 | 3 yr | Completed compulsory schooling (lower secondary level) | Dual apprenticeship: company, vocational school and inter-company courses, or school-based | German, French, Italian |
| Kosmetiker/in mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis Fachrichtung Medizinische Kosmetik Medical Esthetician with Federal Diploma of Higher Education | Federal professional examination (Fachausweis) | NQF-CH 5 | on request | Federal VET diploma (EFZ) as esthetician and at least 2 years of experience in medical esthetics (or EFZ and at least 3 years of experience) | Part-time alongside work: theoretical and practical modules | German, French |
| Health and therapy | ||||||
| Fachmann/-frau Gesundheit EFZ (FaGe) Healthcare Assistant (Federal VET Diploma) | Federal VET diploma (EFZ) | NQF-CH 4 | 3 yr | Completed compulsory schooling (lower secondary level) | Dual apprenticeship in a company (hospital, spa clinic, rehabilitation centre, home care), vocational school, inter-company courses | German, French, Italian |
| Podologe/Podologin EFZ Podiatrist (Federal VET Diploma) | Federal VET diploma (EFZ) | NQF-CH 4 | 3 yr | Completed compulsory schooling (lower secondary level) | Dual apprenticeship: specialised practice or clinic, vocational school, inter-company courses | German, French, Italian |
| Medizinische/r Masseur/in mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis Medical Masseur / Masseuse with Federal Diploma of Higher Education | Federal professional examination (Fachausweis) | NQF-CH 5 | 2–2.5 yr | Federal VET diploma (EFZ) or an equivalent qualification | Full-time or modular alongside work, with a clinical internship | German, French, Italian |
| Dipl. Pflegefachfrau HF / Dipl. Pflegefachmann HF Registered Nurse (Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education HF) | College of higher education (HF) | NQF-CH 6 | 1.5–3 yr | Upper secondary education (three-year EFZ, gymnasial or specialised matura) and a multi-stage aptitude procedure of the college | Full-time or practice-accompanied at cantonal education centres | German, French, Italian |
| Dipl. Podologin HF / Dipl. Podologe HF Advanced Podiatrist (Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education HF) | College of higher education (HF) | NQF-CH 6 | 3 yr | Podiatrist EFZ or a matura certificate or an equivalent qualification | Part-time or practice-integrated, at colleges of higher education | German, French |
| KomplementärTherapeut/in mit eidgenössischem Diplom Complementary Therapist with Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education | Advanced federal professional examination (diploma) | NQF-CH 6 | modular, alongside work | Upper secondary education or an equivalent qualification | Part-time, blended learning (on site and online) | German, French, Italian |
| Naturheilpraktiker/in mit eidgenössischem Diplom Naturopathic Practitioner with Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education | Advanced federal professional examination (diploma) | NQF-CH 6 | modular, alongside work | Upper secondary education (EFZ or matura), minimum age at the examination, completed modules of the professional organisation, clean criminal record | Modular alongside work: clinical internship and supervised practice | German, French, Italian |
| Bachelor of Science FH in Physiotherapie Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (UAS) | University of applied sciences (bachelor) | nqf.ch-HS 6 | at least 3 yr | Vocational, specialised or gymnasial matura, practical experience in healthcare and a multi-stage aptitude check | Full-time study with clinical practice modules at universities of applied sciences | German, French, Italian |
| Hospitality and resort management | ||||||
| Hotel-Kommunikationsfachmann/-frau EFZ Hotel Communications Specialist (Federal VET Diploma) | Federal VET diploma (EFZ) | NQF-CH 4 | 3 yr | Completed compulsory schooling (lower secondary level) | Dual apprenticeship in a hotel or resort, or full-time at a hotel school with internships | German, French, Italian, English |
| Fachmann/-frau Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft EFZ Hospitality and Facility Operations Specialist (Federal VET Diploma) | Federal VET diploma (EFZ) | NQF-CH 4 | 3 yr | Completed compulsory schooling | Dual apprenticeship: hotel, clinic or resort, vocational school, inter-company courses | German, French, Italian |
| Bereichsleiter/in Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis Hospitality Operations Manager with Federal Diploma of Higher Education | Federal professional examination (Fachausweis) | NQF-CH 5 | 1 yr | Federal VET diploma (EFZ) in housekeeping or hotel operations and at least 3 years of experience | Part-time: preparatory courses (blocks) | German, French |
| Dipl. Hôtelière-Gastronomin HF / Dipl. Hôtelier-Gastronom HF Qualified Hospitality Manager HF (Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education HF) | College of higher education (HF) | NQF-CH 6 | 2–3 yr | EFZ in hospitality, or a gymnasial matura with one year of industry experience | Practice-integrated full-time or alongside work | German, French, English |
| Leiter/in Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft mit eidgenössischem Diplom Head of Hospitality Operations with Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education | Advanced federal professional examination (diploma) | NQF-CH 6 | 1.5 yr | At least three years in a management role after passing the professional examination | Part-time: preparatory courses (blocks) | German, French |
| Bachelor of Science HES-SO in International Hospitality Management Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management | University of applied sciences (bachelor) | nqf.ch-HS 6 | 2 yr | HF diploma in hospitality or tourism | Full-time on site | English, German |
| Bachelor of Science FHGR in Tourismus (Vertiefung Health & Wellness Tourism / Hospitality) Bachelor of Science in Tourism (Health & Wellness Tourism / Hospitality Management) | University of applied sciences (bachelor) | nqf.ch-HS 6 | full-time 6 sem., part-time 8 sem. | Federally recognised vocational, gymnasial or specialised matura | Full-time or part-time | German, English |