At IMI, academic learning is directly linked to practical experience. We provide personalised career support to secure a 22-week paid internship placement as part of each academic year for diploma, undergraduate, and master’s students. By the time you complete your studies, you will have accumulated up to 12 months of relevant work experience, offering a significant advantage in the job market.
Internships are integrated into our curriculum. During your academic semester, IMI’s Career & Internship Office works closely with you to secure a placement that matches your interests and goals. Whether you dream of working front office in a five-star hotel in Zurich, doing marketing for a resort in Dubai, or honing culinary skills in a Michelin-starred kitchen in Asia – we have the connections to make it happen.
Our students intern across Switzerland and around the world. Past internship destinations include luxury hotels like Marriott in London, Hilton in Geneva, Hyatt in Singapore, boutique hotels in New York, cruise lines like Viking Cruises, and fine dining restaurants in Paris, to name a few.
All internships are paid positions, offering at least the legal minimum stipend or higher depending on the country. Each student is assigned a supervisor or mentor at the host company to support their development. These are not casual jobs but structured learning experiences where you may rotate through departments or take on real responsibilities as an emerging professional.
