The University Centre César Ritz is located in Brig in the German speaking part of Switzerland. UCCR is dedicated to the promotion of academic excellence. Fully accredited, quality programmes have secured industry-wide recognition. Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Brig are designed to satisfy the academic, professional and personal needs of candidates seeking management careers in the service industry. The programme content is student-centred and academically rigorous whilst maintaining a keen sense of practical, operational industry requirements. Customer service, social responsibility, motivational and leadership skills are encouraged alongside business acumen and managerial effectiveness.

The faculty at UCCR are internationally recognized and small class sizes facilitate individual attention. With staff and students drawn from all corners of the world, the learning experience is global, dynamic and challenging. 270 students from more than 45 different countries currently study in Brig.

The University Centre «César Ritz», houses classrooms, an auditorium, library, study rooms, computer lab, training restaurant, kitchen lab and cafeteria. The campus is equipped with a wireless LAN which allows Internet and network connections as well as providing gateways to electronic databases for academic periodicals, magazines and research. Student accommodation is off-campus in the city of Brig, within convenient walking distance of the campus.

Brig is a small and lively city with a strong community focus. It offers good local retail, cultural, historical and social facilities and also serves as an important departure point for access to Italy and other European destinations. It is surrounded by magnificent mountains that offer endless opportunities for outdoor sporting activities on a year round basis.