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Ideal Environment

Kendall fosters a dynamic community that encourages you to explore your talents, passions, and potential using the diverse, world-class city of Chicago as your “laboratory.”

Distinguished Faculty

Kendall’s international faculty offers both academic depth and real-world insight, combining advanced degrees with industry experience from four continents.

Unmatched Facilities

Kendall’s $50 million Riverworks Campus features state-of-the-art teaching kitchens, our unique Hyatt Hotel Suite, learning laboratories, wireless classrooms, and onsite restaurants ensuring a world-class education.

World Class Setting

Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, Chicago is ranked as one of the 10 most influential world cities*. Chicago is the birthplace of modern architecture and of the concept restaurant with three of the top four hotels in North America. 

*Globalization and World Cities Study Group & Network

Industry Access

The nation’s second largest business center, Chicago is home to a dozen Fortune 500 companies, 17,000 restaurants, hotels ranging from boutiques to 2000-room properties, and and the world's largest convention center and busiest airport. Kendall’s close industry ties and Chicago location give our students ready access to internships, career opportunities, visiting professors, and industry experts.

Intensive Internships

Kendall balances classroom theory with immersive learning putting your leadership, management and operational capabilities to the test. Internship and work-study opportunities abound nationwide, especially in Chicago, the second largest hospitality market in the U.S. Internship venues include hotels, resorts, spas, casinos, restaurants, and sports clubs, to name only a few.

Study Abroad

Through its affiliation with Laureate International Universities, Kendall lets you experience other cultures, learn new languages, and even pursue internships and jobs outside of the United States. Kendall students have the opportunity to study in twelve countries on three continents. And students in the Les Roches School of Hospitality Management can also expand their same course of studies through Les Roches campuses in Switzerland or Spain.

Esteemed Reputation

Les Roches is recognized by hospitality leaders around the world. In a recent industry survey of over 100 senior managers, Les Roches was ranked among the top five hotel schools in the world.
2005 Les Roches International Hospitality Management Survey

World’s Largest Industry

Les Roches provides a specific managerial and leadership focus on the world’s largest industry. Hospitality and Tourism represent one of the world’s fastest growing professions, employing over 200 million people and generating $5 trillion in global revenue each year.

Alumni Connections

Les Roches alumni work in over 75 countries around the world. Our alumni network provides connections to businesses around the world.

Evolving Curriculum

Kendall continually updates and expands its curriculum offerings to reflect the changing interests of students, and industry trends.

Accredited Institution

Kendall is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and by the American Culinary Federation.