Why IMI?
IMI is a truly Swiss School
IMI is one of the very few Hotel Management Schools which is still owned by a Swiss Family who maintain close, personal and active roles on the school’s operations. Only a truly Swiss School can guarantee the high Swiss Quality Standards. We are Swiss. We do it the Swiss way and it works!
IMI is not an educational factory
IMI purposely remained a small school because this has only advantages. Its small size means that it offers extensive personal and individualised support, focusing on the career and development of the whole student in order to prepare them for the challenges of leadership in the real world. There are around 230 Students studying at IMI per semester, which means we know each students by their name and not only by their number.
IMI offers great career possibilities and high employability
Practical courses, Personal Development Programme, internships (paid work experience!) and professional supportive career services, with a focus on employability - “unlike many other universities, colleges and hotel schools we are not producing jobless graduates”.
Key industry partners –Marriott, Hilton, Kempinski, Radisson, etc. regularly come to IMI for presentations and interviews.
Languages are the key to students’ employability, students learn German, French or Spanish as a second language, where IMI provides full support.
IMI offers best value for money
The best of Swiss practical and British academic approaches: one programme – two degrees, industry field-trips (which are also great fun – wine testing, brewery, show biz & sport events, carnivals, etc!).
8 Pathways: IMI offers more choice and flexibility than any other hotel management school in Switzerland.
Accelerated programme: cost effective and time efficient way of getting a BA (Hons) degree, just 2.5 years including 6 months paid internship; all Programmes at IMI are accelerated to give students value for the time and money they spend on their education. Students take more subjects, earning more credits in a shorter period of time in comparison to most other Swiss hotel schools, colleges or universities.
Academic quality: industry and Higher Education experienced staff; academic accreditations which allow you to transfer to other universities or get a loan; industry ISO (very rare!) – industry standard – good for employability too.
Tuition, registration and FB accommodation fees are separated offering flexibility and transparency to students. Immediate ‘Return of Investment’ as students are eligible for a paid internship immediately after the first academic semester.
IMI offers an unforgettable student experience
Warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere
a) meet and greet – airport pick up
b) super food (our Chefs - European and Asian)
c) career service.
Friends from all over the world, a balance of cohorts - students from more than 50 countries: Switzerland, Germany, France, Portugal, Greece, Ukraine, Russia and other European Countries, Canada, USA and Australia and most Asian countries – Singapore, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Japan, Korea and many others. “When you as an IMI Alumni travel, you will probably never need to book a hotel again - You will have friends around the globe”
A lot of activities for students - international nights, sports days
IMI staff – we care
IMI “passion for hospitality”
Environment at IMI
Pick up service from Zurich airport when students receive a welcome package (MP3 with audio message and all the relevant material).
When they arrive at the campus they enjoy an individual check-in to the rooms and information on phoning internationally so they can call home.
An IMI member of staff shows the new students around the school, explains about each area and answers any questions they may have.
A formal induction programme is set for the very start of the semester where students are led through various important information, in small groups by an academic member of staff. Amusing team-building activities are also held including treasure hunts in Luzern and on campus, and a Swiss day.
Students have a dedicated website providing easylinks to daily information and email accounts, timetables, an Alumni online database and even bus schedules. Students receive a personal imi email with first.name@vle.imi-luzern.com.
An instant wireless internet access is provided throughout the main campus and in the off-campus accommodation sites and IMI’s IT services helps to solve computer problems.
Family members can visit the campus anytime and enjoy a delicious lunch. The food at IMI reflects all cultural and religious needs in a sensitive way.
A student counsellor is available to guide and advise students when needed.
A school doctor is available 5 minutes away from campus to provide care when necessary.
All our students are fully insured under the Swiss health system and have an insurance number giving them access to any hospital or clinic.
A member of staff is present on the main campus 24 hours a day, throughout the year.
The campus is fully equipped with safety equipment and we train our students in the induction week for unexpected scenarios like fire or accidents.
Personal touch: “family atmosphere” - very personal, students are known by name, academic staff have time for individual support at anytime. “We do not favour the educational factory approach of many other Swiss hotel schools”
Location: Luzern is a top tourist destination, Switzerland – outdoor (lake, mountain view), cool sports / but SAFE, cool music, explore Europe (easy an inexpensive commute);
“Green” – fair-trade, no food wastage, recycling - modern industry and society need it! |
