International Hotel Management Institute

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   The short answer

   International Hotel Management Institute is a public university in Switzerland with a small catalogue of 9 programmes across diploma, master’s, and doctoral levels. It suits students who want a focused institution with clear options for graduate and research study, rather than a broad multi-faculty university.

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   What you can study

   Study options include 9 programmes at diploma, master’s degree, and PhD / doctorate levels. Example programmes listed are Graduate Diploma, MA, MArch, MEd, MFA, MDes, MRes, MPhil, and PhD; confirm the full programme list and current availability on the official website.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should check the official website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and how to apply for the specific programme they want. The university’s admissions office should also confirm whether any additional country-specific steps, such as recognition checks or visa-related documents, are needed.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee in the information available; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Expect living costs in Switzerland to be a separate expense and plan for accommodation, food, transport, and health insurance.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa requirements, the programme’s start dates, document authentication, and whether the university gives guidance on housing and arrival steps.

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   How it compares

   Switzerland has 80 universities in total, so this institution sits within a crowded national system. Its small programme count and postgraduate-heavy offer make it more specialised than a large general university, which may suit students who already know their field and want a narrower set of options.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.