Country Facts
- Capital – Bern
- Language – German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Currency – Swiss Franc (CHF)
- International Students – Approx. 50,000
- University and Colleges – 12
- Cost of Study – CHF 15K – 25K per year
- Cost of Living – CHF 1K – 1.5K per month
- Intakes – September and February
- Visa – National “D” Visa
- Part-time Work – 15 – 30 hours per week
- Post-Study Work – 6 months
Why Study in Switzerland
- Known for its breath-taking scenic beauty, amazing landscapes and mountain ranges like Swiss Alps and the Jura Mountain, Switzerland is one such study abroad destination which will make your study abroad experience worth remembering for years to come.
- The education in Switzerland is globally recognised.
- An advantage of multilingualism attracts more international students to study in Switzerland. Four languages vis-a-vis. German, French, Italian and Romansh are commonly spoken there, with equally large population that is able to communicate in English.
- Ranked 11th as one of the safest countries in the world, giving the family back home peace of mine.
- Many career opportunities with a fairly decent salary for international students, making it an attractive options for international students to start their career here.
- Universities offer a number of paid internships for international students.
- Universities promote an innovative way of thinking leading to advancements.
- International students are allowed to work part-time for 15-30 hours a week (depending on the Canton) earning some extra money.
Top Universities in Switzerland
Swiss universities are considered amongst the top universities in Europe and 3 of these 12 universities are also ranked amongst the Top 100 universities in the World. Switzerland not only has excellent universities but also some of the world’s top hotel management institutes and universities of applied sciences. Some of the top universities in Switzerland are:
- ETH Zurich
- University of Zurich
- Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne (EPFL)
- University of Bern
- University of Geneva
- University of Basel
- University of Lausanne
- University della Svizzera Italiana (USI)
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Some of the world’s Top Hospitality Management Institutes in Switzerland are:
- Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne (EHL)
- Les Roches Global Hospitality Management Education
- Cesar Ritz Colleges
- Ecole Hoteliere de Geneve (EHG)
- Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)
- Glion Institute of Higher Education
- Hotel Institute Montreux
Courses and Degrees
Popular Courses in Switzerland
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel and Culinary Management
- Event Management
- Information Science
- Engineering
- Business and Management
- Banking & Finance
Types of Degrees
Swiss universities offer multiple options of Degrees to choose from befitting students of different educational profiles. You may choose from the below degree types:
- Diploma
- Bachelors Degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Masters’ Degree
- MBA
Course Duration
- UG Courses: 3 years
- PG Courses: 1-2 years depending on the university
- Graduate Diploma: 1 year
Admissions
Intakes
Universities in Switzerland have 2 intakes, however, few private institutions offer specialized courses starting at different times of the year.
- Fall Intake – September to February
- Spring Intake – February to June
When to Apply?
Different universities and courses have different application deadline, which you will find under the application details of your selected course at the university. However, for the Fall intake, the applications must be submitted by end of March and for Spring intake, applications must be submitted by end of August.
Tests to be Taken
You are required to take the below standardized tests for the admission process to Universities in Switzerland.
- IELTS
- TOEFL
- GMAT (for MBA courses in certain universities)
Documents Required for Switzerland University Applications
- A valid passport Copy
- Passport size photographs
- Academic Transcripts
- CV or Resume
- Language Proficiency test like IELTS, TOEFL etc
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letter of Recommendations (LOR’s)
- Work Experience Letters, if any
- Application fee receipt
To understand the entry requirements of different universities and courses in Switzerland and for guidance on the admission process, please contact Team Aspirebig now.
Costs
Tuition Fees
Cost of Study varies from course to course and university to university in Switzerland. The tuitions fees in Public universities is subsidized as compared to private institutions.
The average Tuition fees at institutions in Switzerland ranges from:
- Public Universities – CHF 1,000 – 5,000 per year e. INR 90,000 to 5 Lacs per year
- Private Universities – CHF 15,000 – 25,000 per year e. INR 13 Lacs to 23 Lacs per year
Cost of Living
Cost of Living in Switzerland depends on your lifestyle, the type of accommodation you choose, etc
However, average Cost of Living ranges from CHF 12,000 – 18,000 per year i.e. INR 11 Lacs to 16 Lacs per year
Scholarships
There are multiple scholarships available to international students to study in Switzerland. These scholarships may be offered by the University, the faculty, the government or external organization. The scholarship may be available to high calibre students who have shown academic consistency and may be awarded on the basis of strong merit or need.
The scholarships may cover full your full cost of study or just the tuition fees or a part of the tuition fees. The scholarships for the subsequent years of study usually come with condition of consistence performance in academics in the initial year of study.
For more information on Scholarships available to international students in Switzerland.
You may also contact your Adviser at Aspirebig for guidance on the suitable scholarships for your course and profile.
Student VISA for Switzerland
International students intending to study in Switzerland for a duration of more than 90 days must apply for a Student Visa called the Type D and Type C Visa for courses of less than 90 days in duration.
The Cost for Type D Visa is CHF 88
It is important to apply for the student VISA for Switzerland with the right documents and sufficient of amount of time at hand before the course start date. Compiling the documents for the VISA can be tedious and take a lot of effort. Need guidance with Swiss study VISA? You can reach a Swiss VISA expert at Aspirebig Now!
Work Opportunity
Part Time Work
As an international student in Switzerland, you may work part-time after informing Cantonal Immigration Office about your work.
15 hours (30 hours in some Cantons like Geneva) a week during term time and Full-Time during vacation
Besides part-time work, international students have plenty of opportunities to take up internships and training as a part of their course.
Post-Study Work
As an international student you are allowed to stay back in Switzerland for 6 months after completion of the course, to find a job. You can work part-time during these 6 months of job search. This VISA cannot be renewed. However, once you find a job, your employer is responsible for applying for your work permit.
Popular areas of employment
- Hotel and Hospitality
- Construction
- Education
- Banking and Finance
- Health
- Information technology
- Management
- Manufacturing and Trading
- Language Teacher
FAQs
There are 2 major intakes for Swiss universities, i.e. September (Fall) and February (Spring). For the Fall intake, you must target applying end of March and for the Spring intake by end of November.
Yes, there are multiple scholarships and grants that you may apply for to study in Switzerland as an international student. The funding may of offered by the universities, the government or external organizations.
Yes, you may work part-time for 15 hours a week and full time during vacations. And for some Cantons like Geneva, you are permitted to work 30 hours a week during term time,
You are allowed to stay back in Switzerland for 6 months after completion of the course, to find a job.
For PG (under SPP) and MBA in Switzerland, you will need IELTS band 6.0.
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