IMI International Management Institute, Switzerland is a private hospitality school. It was found in August 1991 with only 55 students before grew up to 180 students per semester in 1995 and currently over 220 students are studying each academic semester at IMI.

Throughout the over 25 years of offering Swiss Hospitality Education, IMI was named  in the top 20 providers of hospitality management education in the 2017 QS rankings. We offer students the opportunity to undertake paid, practical internships as part of their programs either in Switzerland or internationally.It is one of Switzerland’s smaller private hotel schools (with a maximum of 220 students per semester) and aims to offer students a highly personalized educational experience.

At IMI – the best choice for Hospitality studies with something that little bit special.

The Philosophy

At IMI, the curriculum have been always centered around students. The students study at IMI are educated to a high academic level, but personal development is valued just as highly. These soft skills can only be taught at a relatively small institute like IMI, where staff members know each and every student personally.

Excellent Academic Faculty

IMI’s class sizes are kept deliberately small so each individual is guaranteed personal attention. The internationally recognized luminaries, skilled educators, academics, industry professionals, researchers and published authors from different fields of study are invited to lecture at IMI.

International Partnerships & Accreditation 

IMI has been partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in the UK for more than 20 years. IMI possesses an impressive range of academic and industry accreditations, as well as prestigious Swiss and international memberships and university validations. These accreditations and validations increase the students’ career potential and make them more attractive to employers. These also mean that IMI is constantly under review to ensure the excellent standards are maintained.

Spectacular Environment

With the campus locate in Kastanienbaum – 12 bus miniuts away from the heart of luzern with overlook by Pilatus mountain and situate on the banks of Lake Luzern. Such beautiful surroundings, it is little surprise that IMI students soon begin to think of it as their second home. Just the short traveling to the city of Luzern, students get all the benefits of the city while living in a tranquil and peaceful environment ideal for study and leisure.

Worldwide Network

At IMI, students from everywhere are welcomed with truly multi-cultural environment which prepares students perfectly for work in the international hospitality industry. IMI’s alumni network covers all corners of the globe and means that, on  graduating, students have a ready – made international network to help them progress in their careers.

Studies at IMI

Students can be started from the preparation course like Certificate level up to Bachelor degree before further to professional level of studying in Master program.

• Certificate in International Hotel and Tourism Management
• Bachelor (Hons) degree, validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in International Hotel, Tourism or Events Managment, or Hospitality Entrepreneurship. The program is included Diploma and Higher Diploma level
• Swiss Degree by IMI in International Hospitality Management
• Bachelor (Hons) degree, validated by Oxford Brookes University, in International Culinary Arts
• Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel and Events Management
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in International Hospitality Management.
• IMI Luzern Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Swiss Hotel Management Operations or Luxury Brands and Services Management in Hospitality

Living at IMI

On Campus Accommodation

IMI provides on campus accommodation with stunning views of the lake and mountains with many rooms having a private balcony. With new refurbished accommodation offers a safe and warm experience in the traditional Swiss family style. All rooms come fully furnished with modern study facilities, refrigerators, safes, kettles and fast wireless internet connection.

Meals and Fine Dining

The healthy and nourishing food are provided at IMI. With approximately 50 nationalities mixed on campus, all food requirements are met by offering the best local fresh produce every day. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on weekdays, while brunch and dinner on weekends and public holidays. Meals are served in a buffet dining hall daily with a fine-dining training restaurant available for lunch on weekdays.

Other Facilities

• School-wide, fast wi-fi system
• Panoramic lake view terrace
• Two restaurants, Main Dining Hall with self-service buffet and The Swiss Room  – Fine Dining Training restaurant.
• Demonstration culinary kitchen
• Full equipped and spacious modern classrooms
• Seminar rooms
• Dedicated library with over 6,000 books and extensive e-library
• Student meeting room
• Student recreational area
• Student kitchen
• Fitness room and gym
• Student laundry facilities
• Multi-purpose grass sport court

For more information please contact Further Education at +66 2 637 8778