Dating back to 1824, Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. They have over 36,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including a diverse community of 3,000 international students from 120 countries. The University is now placed among the global top 3% of institutions and is one of the top 150 universities in the world under 50 years old (source: Times Higher Education). The university was the biggest riser in the Complete University Guide 2017 ranking of UK universities.

UOW Malaysia KDU offers IMI programmes at their Penang campus and a dual-award programme at their Kuala Lumpur campus allowing students from Swiss excellence in hospitality management education. UOW Malaysia KDU students also have the option to transfer to IMI to complete their undergraduate or postgraduate degree studies.

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (‘TAR UMT’) was established in 1969 as TAR College with the focus of providing tertiary education opportunities for young Malaysians regardless of race, class and creed who were seeking quality education as well as meeting the rising demand for human capital from businesses and industries. The College started with a single campus in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur which is now the Main Campus. Subsequently, five branch campuses were established in Penang, Perak, Johor, Pahang and Sabah.

SWISSAM is the only world-class educational institution in Russia and the CIS specialising in Hospitality & Culinary Arts. It is situated in the very centre of St. Petersburg. It offers an IMI programme and offers SWISSAM students the opportunity to transfer to IMI to complete their hospitality or culinary degree programmes.

With over 11,000 alumni, Trisakti is one of the largest and best-known tourism schools in Indonesia. It's IMI programme taught locally on campus offers students access to our Swiss hospitality expertise, with regular lecturer visits and academic exchange. 

The Asian Institute of Technology & Management (AITM) was registered on 20 June 2012 to offer high-quality national and international programs in Nepal. It is managed by educationists and professionals with more than three decades of proven experience in both national and international environments. It offers an IMI degree programme for its undergraduate students. For details of the programme, please click here.

The Australasian Academy (AA) is the first Australian owned higher education institution in Sri Lanka specialising in hospitality, tourism management and commercial cookery programs. They offer globally recognised programmes which are embedded with paid internships in leading hotels in Sri Lanka and abroad, producing employable and work-ready graduates.

With campuses across the Greater Toronto Area, Seneca offers degrees, diplomas and certificates renowned for their quality and respected by employers. As part of our schools' partnership, graduates of Seneca’s Global Hospitality Business Development or Global Hospitality Operations Management graduate certificate programmes can enter IMI Master’s program with advanced standing. Click here for full details of the transfer programme.

The Council for Hospitality Management Education is a non-profit making organisation representing UK, European and International universities and colleges offering higher education programmes in the fields of hospitality studies, hospitality management, and related fields. It is CHME’s stated purpose to contribute to the professional development and status of UK, European and International hospitality management education, through the sharing of best practice in scholarship and pedagogy.

EduQua is the first Swiss quality management for educational institutions recommended by the Swiss Conference of the Cantonal Educating Directors. Over 1000 schools, institution and academies in all parts of Switzerland have the eduQua label ensuring audited high quality standards.

The IoH is an international professional body for those working and studying in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry. It promotes quality standards and education across a network spanning more than 100 countries. IMI is a subscriber to the IoH's Education Membership Scheme (EMS) which allows our students to register for membership cost free for the duration of their studies. From students to fellows, the Institute continues to support members' professional development throughout their careers, wherever they are in the world.

International Organization for Standardization. ISO is the world's largest developer and publisher of international standards. Standards make a major and positive contribution to our lives and support the development of desirable qualities such as efficiency, reliability and environmental awareness. IMI was one of the first Swiss Colleges to meet ISO's exacting standards of 9001:2015 and showing that its commitment to continual improvement in quality. ISO insures IMI industry partners that its programmes are delivered in line with hospitality sector requirements and industry standard, which increases employability of IMI students.

Swiss Tourism's quality label is supported by all major Swiss tourism associations to enhance and safeguard the quality of service in Switzerland. The top level of QQQ means that IMI has successfully implemented a comprehensive and internationally recognised Quality Management System into its strategy, structure and daily operations. There are all together ONLY 3 Hotel Management Schools which have been accredited with this label of superior quality.

The 260 schools and colleges belonging to the Swiss Federation of Private Schools (SFPS) provide a personalised service with regard to students’ educational goals. The members of the federation, including IMI, support and encourage innovation, and are recognized nationally and internationally as the leading private schools in Switzerland.

The purpose of this Register is to certify high standards of educational services and thereby demonstrate the integrity and credibility of the registered private schools to the public, to authorities and to students. In addition, the Register aims to protect Switzerland's reputation as a centre for high quality educational activity as well as to safeguard the reputation of its private educational institutions. It helps students and parents to determine whether a particular educational institution is reputable and worthy of their confidence.

IMI is an official member of Schweiz Tourismus (Swiss Tourism). Swiss Tourism is the national marketing and sales organisation for Switzerland, insuring the quality of hospitality services provided.

IMI is the only private school to be partnered with the World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL). The WTFL takes place every two years and brings together leading industry representatives and academics for a series of lectures, workshops and discussion groups.

EUHOFA International is a non-profit association of hotel school directors and deans of hospitality colleges and universities who meet and work continuously to ensure the highest quality of education in their institutes. It is governed by statutes and administered by a committee.

The resOS online restaurant booking system helps to teach new talent about online reservation systems, and how to use them properly in their daily job. By allowing students to practice with a restaurant management software, it helps them gain valuable experience as they get to work with in-house bookings