Study hospitality, tourism or events in IMI Luzern, one of Switzerland's leading Hotel Management Schools
Why study hospitality, tourism or events management? Simply because together they make up one of the largest and most dynamic sectors of the 21st century economy - a source of jobs
Why study in Switzerland? Why specifically in Luzern? Why do we think IMI University Centre would be the best choice for you? Scroll though these pages to find the answers

 

 

 

 


Award Winning Website

IMI wins 2010 anthrazit web award


IMI's website is among the top 200 Swiss websites and was awarded the Swiss best of the web award by trend / internet Magazin Anthrazit in 2010. Download here the pdf listing the different categories.

PAID PLACEMENTS IN SWITZERLAND

A special feature of studying in Switzerland is the paid industry training in which you will earn a minimum of USD $2000 per month. Our in-training department supports students to find suitable placements as well as future careers.

A HIGH TECH APROACH

IMI uses innovative Internet technologies to support student centred learning, web-enhanced tuition and extended use of multi- media. From the moment you arrive you can use the Internet via our WIFI to stay in touch with your families and friends.

FEEL SAFE IN LUZERN

Surveys have shown that Luzern is the safest city in one of the safest countries, Switzerland. You can study without security worries. We really care for our students and we make them feel "at home". Read more about the specific "care" factor at IMI on this website. Read also about the digital welcome package, the induction week and the many other activities that enhance the "feel good" factor.

EDUCATION & ENJOYMENT

We know that our students need an active social life as well as extra-curricular activities and pastoral care. IMI puts a great deal of energy into combining education with enjoyable leisure activities. Student surveys have shown that IMI is a happy campus with lots of extra curricular activities.


IMI Swiss Hotel Management School Calendar for next intake - here

WHERE DO SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS TIME ?

Did you know that only about 40% of all graduates from Hotel Management Schools actually work in a hotel? This means 60% work in other fields: consulting, government, education, tourism. Many become entrepreneurs opening their own businesses. Employability is a keyword at IMI. Will you be paid well and equally importantly will you have a sustainable future for yourself and your family? At IMI will try everything we can to ensure all that when you graduate you will have the skillset that will make you leaders for tomorrow.

There are many good Hotel Management Schools in Switzerland and IMI is one of them, but what makes IMI special?

While we are not conventional, and never will become so, we still take great pride in the quality of our professional education

Whatever your educational background, whatever level or degree you want to achieve, whatever nationality you origin IMI will find the best pathway for you to develop your professional career in hospitality, tourism or events.

IMI provides a wide range of undergraduate BA (Hons) programmes for high school graduates, as well as MBA courses for degree-holders with management experience

Students with accredited prior learning (APL) in hospitality, tourism and events may apply for direct entry to the Diploma, Higher Diploma or BA (Hons) programmes

Students who are just starting out on hospitality, tourism and events can apply to the Certificate

To find out the level at which YOU should join our programme, please contact us via our easy to use ONLINE FORM

CAREER FOCUS
IMI's support for its students reaches far beyond the classroom. Through its provision of a Career Service, Industry Advisory Board, Alumni Online DB, Career Fairs and On Campus Recruitments IMI supports its students to make the first step on the career ladder. more

STRAIGHT TO THE TOP
Students can go directly from high school to a Bachelor's Degree in hospitality in 2.5 years and can choose between 5 months and 2.5 years of paid in-training. To ensure the right placement for you IMI assists students with their choice of in-training placement. more

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH BEFORE YOU START
Having a good command of English is essential for a successful learning experience at IMI. Therefore if you need help with your English we can advise you on what to do. more

TOP EDUCATIONAL PARTNER
IMI is proud of its strong, sixteen year partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in the UK. All of IMI's undergraduate programmes are validated by MMU, ensuring a mix of Swiss educational excellence and British Quality. IMI is the first and only Hotel Management School in Switzerland having all stages of its undergraduate programme validated by MMU. From 2011B onwards we will also offer an MBA validated by MMU. All our graduates receive certificates from both IMI and MMU. more

A LAKESIDE SETTING CLOSE TO THE CITY
IMI campus is only 12 minutes from the centre of the picturesque city of Lucerne, a highly popular tourism destination. The campus is set in a tranquil lakeside setting with stunning views of the Alps. more

MEMBER OF LUCERNE-TOURISM
IMI is the only Swiss Hotel School to be an active member of Lucerne Tourism and therefore has many professional links and connections. IMI has been involved in prestigious events such as the Beijing Olympics (House of Switzerland 2008), Global Tourism Forum and Arts Basel (all 2009)