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IMI International Management Institute
IMI International Management Institute is an institute in Lucerne. International students should budget around US$36,500 a year in total, covering roughly US$26,900 in tuition and US$9,600 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 5 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 12 institutions we list in Switzerland.
Seeacherweg 1, 6047 Kastanienbaum, Switzerland
- Tuition
- US$26,900/yr
- Living
- US$9,600/yr
- Total
- US$36,500/yr
- Type
- Institute
- Location
- Lucerne
Why students choose IMI International Management Institute
- Top 20 hospitality educators in the world
- An official member of Swiss Tourism, assuring the quality of its hospitality services
- A personalised learning experience, kept small at a maximum of 220 students per semester
- Paid professional placements of six months to a year
- French and German alongside English, improving placement and employment prospects
- Graduate with dual Swiss and UK awards, an advantage for an international career
- Study in Lucerne, the heart of Switzerland and a well-known European destination
- 97% of graduates are recruited immediately
IMI International Management Institute fees for international students
As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | |
| Hospitality and Event Management | |
| Entrepreneurship in International Services | |
| Global Business Management | |
| Global Marketing Management | |
IMI International Management Institute entry requirements
Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.
Foundation year
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Aged 17 or over
- IELTS 4.5 or above, or the institution's own English test
Diploma
- Aged 18 or over
- IELTS 5.0 or above, or equivalent
Bachelor's
- IELTS 5.5 or above, or equivalent
Postgraduate certificate
- A university degree in any subject
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Master's
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to study at IMI International Management Institute?
Budget roughly US$36,500 a year in total — about US$26,900 in tuition and US$9,600 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.
What are the entry requirements for IMI International Management Institute?
Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. High school graduate or equivalent
Where is IMI International Management Institute?
IMI International Management Institute is in Lucerne, at Seeacherweg 1, 6047 Kastanienbaum, Switzerland.
Can international students work while studying at IMI International Management Institute?
Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Switzerland the current allowance is paid internships built into the programme, and the post-study route is limited; qualification is globally portable.
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