Terms & Conditions

1. Payment Terms

If accepted onto an IMI programme, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued confirming student’s eligibility for the chosen academic programme. To proceed with enrolment, the student must pay the registration fee of CHF 2,000 within 21 days of receiving the Letter of Acceptance.

At least eight weeks before the start of the course, 50% of the total fees must be paid. The remaining 50% must be paid no later than two weeks after the start of the course. Students with an overdue outstanding balance will not receive transcripts, grades, or diplomas until all fees have been paid in full.

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2. Registration Fee

The registration fee includes: registration documents, residence permit, airport pickup for new students, compulsory monthly health and accident insurance premiums during the academic semester, tie or scarf for Certificate to Higher Diploma students, kitchen uniforms and shoes for Culinary Arts students and Kitchen practical classes, federal taxes, wireless internet connection, student card, social assistance from the Student Counsellor, extensive online and on-campus library resources, gym and other campus recreational facilities. Additionally, life-long membership to the IMI Alumni network. There is no registration or tuition fee payable to IMI during the internship semesters.    

The registration fee does not include health insurance during internship in Switzerland, which is required by Swiss law. IMI reserves the right to collect this from students prior to work placement.

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3. Tuition Fees

The following items are included in the tuition fee: all class materials and handouts, loan of core textbooks, teaching materials, access to IMI’s virtual learning platforms, professional excursions, extensive academic guidance, personalized career coaching and on-campus recruitment, industry presentations and examiner fees.

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4. Accommodation Fees

Students may select their preferred room type during the application process. Room allocations are made on a first-come, first-served basis, and a room reservation will only be confirmed upon receipt of both the registration fee and the first instalment payment. In the event that the selected room type is no longer available at the time payment is received, students will be offered an alternative room category. Additional charges may apply if the available alternative is of a higher room category.

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5. Meals Fees

IMI offers an attractive package for our students. The meals fee covers the academic semester of 22 weeks. The full board includes breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday plus brunch and dinner on weekends and public holidays.     

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6. Deferment 

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7. Cancellation

Notice of cancellation must be submitted to the School in writing by registered mail.

    1. Before the beginning of the term

• • Over 60 days prior to course start date: student is entitled to a full refund of the tuition fees, accommodation fees and meals fees paid, less the registration fee, which covers administrative and reservation costs incurred by the school.
  • From 60 to 30 days prior to course start date: student is entitled to a refund of 50% of the amount paid minus the registration fee. The remaining fees are kept as a lump sum indemnity.

• • Under 30 days prior to course start date: the full school fees paid will be kept as a lump sum indemnity.

The following exceptions apply: if a student cancels before the beginning of the semester due to visa refusal (proof is required), student will receive a refund of the registration fee and school fees (tuition, accommodation and meals) paid minus a CHF 500 administration charge.

    2. During the term

• • If the student cancels during the semester, all fees paid for that semester shall be retained as a lump sum indemnity.

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8. Expulsion

9. Visa Refusal

Students whose visa applications are rejected will receive a refund of the registration fee and school fees (tuition, accommodation and meals) paid minus a CHF 500 administration charge. 

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10. Summer/Winter Programmes

The following conditions relate specifically to IMI Summer and Winter programmes:

• Minimum age requirement is 16 years old, and the maximum age is 26 years old.
• The minimum English requirement is IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
• Please note there is no refund in case of withdrawal or no-show.
• Accommodation will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
• Students whose visa applications are rejected will receive a full refund of the fee paid minus a CHF 200 administration charge.

Programmes and timetables are subject to change depending on number of participants and resource availability.

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11. Scholarship on Fees

Periodically, we offer some part-scholarships to certain applicants. These partial scholarships are offered as a reduction on the tuition fees. There are no scholarships on offer on the registration fee or prices for accommodation and meals. Currently, we have the following special offers in place:

• Swiss nationals or C permit holders may be entitled to a reduction of tuition fees on each academic semester at IMI.
• Permanent residence B permit holders in Switzerland may be entitled to a reduction on tuition fees on each academic semester of study.

As we aim to maintain out our varied nationality mix on campus, periodically we may offer partial scholarships to nationals of certain countries. As this list changes regularly and there are a limited number of such part-scholarships on offer, requests for these part-scholarships will only be examined upon receipt of a full and complete application and a formal request for consideration for a part-scholarship.

Community scholarships

In order to enhance students’ knowledge and skills, we are pleased to offer some students the opportunity to gain some further experience during their academic semester. Selected students will dedicate a few hours per week for practical experience in one of the following departments at IMI:

• F&B Service
• F&B Stewarding
• F&B Kitchen
• Housekeeping
• Marketing
• Alumni
• Library

Notification about these community scholarships are issued during the first week of the semester and students will be required to submit an application if they wish to apply for one of more of these positions. An interview will be held with those shortlisted, after which an offer will be made to the selected students.

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12. Policy Updates

These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time. This policy was last updated in June 2026.

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13. Disclaimer

IMI International Management Institute Switzerland reserves the right to alter fees, dates and curriculum without prior notice. Occasionally, IMI students will be required to participate in filming and/or photographic shooting for academic or marketing purposes. If you have any objections to this, please state them in writing to the Academic Dean.

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14. GDPR Disclaimer

Enquiries

If you have any questions about this policy please contact us at:
IMI Group AG
Seeacherweg 1
6047 Kastanienbaum
Switzerland
+41 (0)41 510 42 00
info@imi-luzern.com

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