Glion Graduate Institute receives HES accreditation

Glion Graduate Institute receives HES accreditation

Edouard Amoiel

Edouard Amoiel

21 juillet 2025

Glion Institut de hautes études is proud to announce its official recognition by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences (UAS).

This accreditation marks the culmination of a rigorous two-year evaluation process, and confirms the commitment of Glion s commitment to Swiss academic excellence. This major step opens up many new prospects for the Glion community, strengthening its international recognition, academic mobility, research opportunities and the employability of its graduates. Accreditation by the CSA attests to Glion’s compliance with the Swiss Federal Law on the Promotion and Coordination of Universities (LEHE), as well as with European standards and guidelines for quality assurance (ESG). As a member of the Universities of Applied Sciences, Glion is now authorized to use this protected title, a guarantee of the rigor and quality of its teaching model. “We are honored to receive this accreditation, which reflects the exceptional commitment of our teachers, staff and students. It reinforces the value of a Glion Institut de hautes études degree and our ability to actively contribute to the global educational landscape. As we embark on this new phase, we remain true to the highest standards of Swiss higher education.” Philippe Vignon, Managing Director.