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Applying to IMI Switzerland? LEP can handle programme selection, scholarships and the application with you
| **By James Liu | Lux Education Partners | Reviewed 25 September 2026** |
Contact LEP directly to apply to IMI. As a formal IMI partner, we help select the programme, pursue scholarships, coordinate application documents and progress admission. For IMI applications handled by LEP, the school application service fee is waived from 2026 through 15 September 2027. Tuition, school registration and third-party charges remain separate.
You do not need a completed application pack before contacting us. Start with your current qualification, English level, budget, preferred intake and what you hope to do afterwards.
Which intake could fit your plans?
| Programme | Intakes listed in current programme materials |
|---|---|
| Hospitality business and international business bachelor’s | February, May, August, November |
| Culinary management bachelor’s | February, August |
| MSc International Hospitality Business Management | February |
| Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management | February, May, August, November |
| Graduate Diploma in International Culinary Arts | February, August |
The calendar lists 8 February, 3 May, 16 August and 8 November 2027. We match the programme to the appropriate intake and allow for language preparation, academic documentation and any required immigration arrangements.
What documents do you need? We coordinate the requirements
You do not need to work out how to complete the forms or write an application statement on your own before speaking to us. Explain your background and plans. We clarify what the chosen programme needs, help organise the application and communicate directly with the school.
Bachelor’s, MSc and Graduate Diploma requirements differ. Transfer study, a change of discipline and an experienced applicant’s route may require different discussions. We resolve those distinctions in the context of your goal.
For international families, we consider the qualification actually held, rather than assuming one national school system. We also consider the student’s nationality and residence situation when discussing the time needed to arrive.
Scholarship applications benefit from long-term school relationships
We work with the school over time, understand the qualities it values and help present why a student is worth supporting. Programme choice, scholarship requests and the financial arrangement are progressed together.
You bring your real experience and ambitions; we help the school understand them and pursue applicable scholarships and partner benefits. Approved amounts, periods of use and the remaining charges are recorded in the specific application and fee documentation.
What happens after an offer?
| Stage | What we help move forward |
|---|---|
| Offer and fees | Admission conditions, approved scholarship, programme and intake |
| Payments | Registration, instalments, due dates and refund terms |
| Arrival and accommodation | Arrangements appropriate to nationality and residence status, room and arrival timing |
| Before departure | Registration on campus, pickup arrangements and insurance questions |
| After arrival | Preparation for language development, internships and the next stage |
We keep the family informed of school responses and outstanding actions. Direct contact helps with questions about qualifications or programme progression. Being based in Europe also means being able to respond during local working hours.
Not ready for a full degree? Ask about the winter programme
The programme runs 17–24 January 2027, for ages 16–24. The early fee is CHF 1,800, with full payment required before 18 November 2026. English should be equivalent to IELTS 4.5; the current page says a formal test certificate is not required.
LEP can coordinate this application too. Successful completion can lead to a credit for the fee actually paid against first-year tuition on an eligible longer-term course entered within two years. The longer course has its own admission requirements.
Our involvement looks beyond an offer letter
We begin by understanding and selecting students, then matching countries, schools and programmes. My local European business experience informs how we think about internships, employers and residence planning.
For a student aiming to work, we examine language and placement preparation and use relevant local relationships for suitable employment introductions. For further study, we plan grades, research and the target master’s requirements.
The offer is one step. LEP brings direct communication, long-term cooperation and local resources to the steps that follow. Contact us to discuss your plans and let us take the application forward with you.
Explore IMI programmes, costs and applications
- Why study hospitality management in Switzerland? Start with what you want to do afterwards
- Why choose IMI Switzerland? Curriculum, internships and value matter more to me than luxury facilities
- IMI bachelor’s, MSc or Graduate Diploma: which programme fits your next step?
- What does IMI Switzerland cost? Tuition, scholarships, living costs and internship income
- IMI internships and graduate careers: experience matters, and so does the person willing to recommend you
- What I look for when visiting IMI: the student’s future beyond the campus
- IMI Winter Programme 2027: CHF 1,800 early fee and a possible credit towards later tuition
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