Although studying in Switzerland seems more costly compared to other countries, Switzerland is famous for its “value for money”. Moreover, the educational system in Switzerland is surely among the best in the world, currently ranked 3rd in the latest 2008/09 report of World Economic Forum (http://gcr.weforum.org/gcr/) and even ranked 2nd if it comes to Management Schools.
Some key figures:
Your want to study in a safe and politically stable environment. Organized Crime > Switzerland (rank 19), USA (72), Australia (27)
You want to study in overall favorable high quality infrastructure. Quality of overall infrastructure > Switzerland (rank 1), USA (9), UK (24), Australia (25)
You want to study where Internet is working Internet Access > Switzerland ( rank 8), USA (11), UK (15), Australia (18)
You want to work in a environment which support Innovative work and studies Capacity for Innovation > Switzerland (rank 3), USA (6), UK (14), Australia (29)
You want to have the availability of training services ensured Local availability of training services > USA (rank 1) Switzerland (2), UK (9), Australia (15)
You want to study in an ethical environment Corporate ethics > Switzerland (rank 9), Australia (10), UK (17), USA (22)
Switzerland - at the heart of Europe
Switzerland is a small country, but is it not those small things that make the real difference in life as well as in your education of choice? Think about Rolex, Smart, Swatch, Logitec and Freitag all famous brands from Switzerland.
The diversity of the landlocked, mountainous country is the essence of Switzerland and gives the country its unique identity.
It is best known for its financial institutions, fine cheeses and chocolate, watch making industry, for its scenery and a excellent network of public transport.
Being located in the heart of Europe, capital cities such as Rome, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam, London, or Berlin can be reached within a few hours by train, and only one hour's flight.
Three important European cultures meet in Switzerland; German, French, and Italian, which allow Swiss people to speak three languages with English as the fourth unofficial national language. It is not by chance that so many international institutions have set up their headquarters here. But this perfectionist country still knows how to enjoy itself. Plenty of opportunities for entertainment and sport are available, on the water and in the snow.
Wat are additional points why you should consider your studies in Switzerland?
Small multi-cultural, multi-lingual country
Friendly and hospitable people
Cleanliness and orderliness
Politically and economically stable
Safe Country
One of the pillars of European tourism
Switzerland is real cool BUT Switzerland at IMI is thanks to our dynamic Head of Student Council Carrie Ann even more awesome. Activities such as International Night, Sportsday, Friday nationality specific events, Fieldtrips, Sporting activities, cultural activities,rock concerts are the highpoints of studying on IMI.
IMI students use their breaks to travel Europe
Luzern in the center of Europe and one of the main tourism hubs
Did you know? A 2009 survey titled Luzern as the safest and cleanest city in Switzerland (read article here) further:
Luzern is a vibrant lakeside city at the heart of Switzerland
It offers history, culture, modern facilities & opportunities for artistic and sporting activities like sailing, surfing, skiing, nordic walking, (mountain-) biking, canooing, horse riding all within 1 hours reach from IMI campus)
It is one of the most beautiful and scenic regions of Switzerland
Lucerne facts Population Greater Lucerne = 180'000 Language: Swiss German
Economy Lucerne is first and foremost a major tourist destination but becomes more and more as well recognized as a university town and educational hub. Read more about it at www.studyinlucerne.com
Public transport The city of Lucerne benefits from a dense and safe mass-transit network of trolleybuses and buses. All fitted with on-board passenger information systems. The IMI campus can be reached by bus within 12 minutes from central Lucerne
Getting around Lucerne is extremely well connected by railway. For example a half-hourly service from Zurich or Bern. IMI students can reach Zurich and Zurich airport within one hour
Shopping boutique Lucerne is such a beautiful place to shop. While strolling down the narrow streets that feed our city`s airy squares enjoy the sheer multiplicity of shops and boutiques displaying all manner of exquisite wares. There surely something to suit you. Exclusive swiss matches, jewellery stylish accessoiries and swiss chocolate. Don`t forget to gather strength for a shopping expedition in any of our many cafés or restaurants. Recover your strength afterwards and congratulate yourself on the fact that you don`t have to carry what you ve bought very far in Lucerne as everything is to hand and the old-town centre is car-free. Shopping can t possibly be any more beautiful than this.
Essence of switzerland Lucerne acts as a gateway to a very special part of the world: Central Switzerland. And when we say Central, we really mean Central. From the historic Rütli Meadow and the perpetual snow on Mt. Titlis to Lucerne's landmark mountain, Mt. Pilatus, and the famous locations on the Lucerne Riviera, everything is within easy reach - even in winter. Mould-breaking designers and engineers gave Mt. Pilatus the world's steepest cog-railway, Mt. Rigi Europe's first mountain railway and Mt. Titlis the Rotair, an aerial cableway with a rotating cabin. Welcome to the heart of Switzerland, the region around which everything else revolves.
Festival city Lucerne's programme of festivals reflects our motto: The City - The Lake - The Mountains. The numerous musical and cultural events held here are just as captivating as the city itself, plus they are easy to navigate and amazingly diverse. Prefer rock, blues or classical? Comics or theatre? It's up to you. Next, the lake, smooth as glass, is representative of the kind of finely honed, refined sounds that have always characterised the Lucerne Festival scene. Then there are the mountains: the Lucerne Festival celebrates music at the peak of perfection. Orchestras and soloists of world renown delight their audiences at the KKL Luzern Culture and Convention Centre, in its magnificent and acoustically pioneering concert hall. When may we roll out the red carpet for you?
Highlights Chapel Bridge - one of Europe's oldest wooden bridges and landmarks of Luzern, faithfully restored to its original design after a serious fire.
Culture and Convention Centre of Luzern (KKL) - a multi-functional building with a concert hall, a convention center and an art museum, all under an imposing roof.
Swiss Museum of Transport - one of the most diverse museums in Europe, it is also a theme park equipped with an IMAX cinema that reveals the history of all forms of transportation and communication in a fascinating way. It is especially appealing to young visitors and those who are young at heart. Currently screening at IMAX - The Alps (see trailer here below). If you are interested to see this or any other movie at IMAX you will get a special reduction fee from IMI lobby - ask for it!
Lake Luzern A lake with its scenic beauty that can be discovered on the many different cruises offered by paddlewheel steamers and motor vessels.
Pilatus, Rigi, Stanserhorn - nearby mountains made accessible by cableways, offering up picture-book panoramas of the regions around Luzern.
The fertile countryside, Lucerne and award-winning chefs is the perfect environment for your culinary studies or academic enhancement.
The area around fertile Lake Lucerne is where the classic Älplermagronen (baked macaroni with potatoes) and many other regional specialities were first made. The creative cooks of Central Switzerland have turned this little-known gem into a world-class gastronomic destination. In the city of Lucerne alone, the concentration of top chefs is striking: 16 restaurants have 250 Gault- Millau points among them. More than two dozen other wellregarded restaurants are scattered throughout the region.
