🇨🇭 Study in Switzerland
Strong in engineering, science, technology. Safety safe (15/100).
Switzerland pairs internationally ranked universities (best QS #7) — living costs run about €1600–€2500 a month. Programmes are strongest in engineering, science, technology. Acceptance sits near 35%, and student visas process in around 45 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Top-ranked universities
Key facts · Switzerland
Monthly cost
€1600–2500
Acceptance rate
35%
Visa processing
~45d
Work visa
—
QS rank (best)
#7
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€1,400/yr
Degree tuition: ~€1,400/yr (median) — range €1,000–€50,000/yr across 12 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Proof of funds (student visa): CHF 21,000/yr — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/CHF), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Switzerland
Rent
€1,200
Food
€500
Transport
€150
Other
€400
Monthly total
€2,250
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €1,450–€3,100/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Switzerland
University degrees (15)
- EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne)EPFL, 1969 yılında İsviçre Lozan (Vaud) yakınlarında kurulan, STEM alanlarında uzmanlaşmış federal bir kamu araştırma üniversitesidir.
- ETH ZurichETH Zürih, 1854 yılında İsviçre Zürih'te kurulan, bilim, teknoloji, mühendislik ve matematik alanlarında eğitim ve araştırma yapan federal bir devlet üniversitesidir.
- ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)ETH Zürih, 1854 yılında İsviçre Zürih'te kurulan, bilim, teknoloji, mühendislik ve matematik alanlarında eğitim ve araştırma yapan federal bir devlet üniversitesidir.
- HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western SwitzerlandThe University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland is situated in Western Switzerland. It is formally accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council.
- IMD Business SchoolIMD Business School (IMD) is an independent business school with a campus in Lausanne, Switzerland, and strategic hubs in Singapore, Shenzhen, China and Cape Town, South Africa.
- Universita della Svizzera italiana (USI)The Università della Svizzera italiana, sometimes referred to as the USI University or the University of Lugano in English-speaking contexts, is a public Swiss university established in 1995, with campuses in Lugano, Mendrisio and Bellinzona. USI is the only university in Switzerland where the official language is Italian, but many of its programs are in English.
Summer schools (46)
- 13th Zurich Summer School on Biomedical ImagingThe Zurich Summer School on Biomedical Imaging is organized by ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. It covers the basics and wider context of recent advances in medical imaging and is aimed at MSc and PhD students and scientists in the life sciences, engineering and physics.
- Alpadia Engelberg Summer Camp
- Collège Alpin Beau Soleil (Beau Soleil)Collège Alpin Beau Soleil (Beau Soleil) is a summer English language programme in , offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Brillantmont International School (Brillantmont)Brillantmont International School (Brillantmont) is a summer English language programme in , offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Collège du LémanCollège du Léman (Collège du Léman) is a summer English language programme in , offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Institut Le Rosey (Le Rosey)Institut Le Rosey (Le Rosey) is a summer English language programme in , offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
Boarding schools (31)
- Lyceum Alpinum ZuozLyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding school in Zuoz, near St. Moritz in Switzerland.
- Aiglon CollegeAiglon College is a private co-educational boarding school in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Founded in 1949 by former Gordonstoun School teacher John C.
- Collège Alpin Beau Soleil (Beau Soleil)Collège Alpin Beau Soleil (Beau Soleil) is a summer English language programme in , offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Brillantmont International School (Brillantmont)Brillantmont International School (Brillantmont) is a summer English language programme in , offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Collège du LémanCollège du Léman (Collège du Léman) is a summer English language programme in , offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Institut Le Rosey (Le Rosey)Institut Le Rosey (Le Rosey) is a summer English language programme in , offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
Foundation & pathway programs (3)
- EU Business School Geneva English Foundation ProgramEU Business School Geneva English Foundation Program is an English foundation programme in Geneva for students preparing for degree study at EU. The official page describes an 8-10 week, 30 ECTS course focused on academic writing, communication, critical thinking, business English and English proficiency for an English-speaking academic and business environment.
- Swiss Graduate School of Business Pre-Bachelor FoundationSwiss Graduate School of Business Pre-Bachelor Foundation is a foundation pathway option in Vevey, Switzerland, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Swiss School for International Relations Foundation Pre-BachelorSwiss School for International Relations Foundation Pre-Bachelor is a foundation pathway option in Geneva, Switzerland, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
Language schools (12)
- Alliance Francaise de GeneveAlliance Francaise de Geneve is a language programme provider in Geneva, Switzerland, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Alpadia Language Camps Switzerland LeysinAlpadia Language Camps Switzerland Leysin is a language programme provider in Leysin, Switzerland, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Brillantmont International Summer Course LausanneBrillantmont International Summer Course Lausanne is a language programme provider in Lausanne, Switzerland, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Filolo German Language Camp St-CergueFilolo German Language Camp St-Cergue is a language programme provider in St-Cergue, Switzerland, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Language Studies InternationalLanguage Studies International is presented on the official LSI site as a language-education provider with schools in several countries. The page describes English, French and German study, university preparation, A levels, academic English and exam-course options.
- Wordculture German Summer Camp ZurichWordculture German Summer Camp Zurich is a language programme provider in Zurich, Switzerland, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
Exchange programs (15)
- AFS Interkulturelle Programme Schweiz
- AFS Switzerland Interkulturelle ProgrammeAFS Switzerland Interkulturelle Programme is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Zurich, Switzerland, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- AIFS Educational Travel Schweiz
- EF Education First Schweiz
- ESN Zürich (Erasmus Student Network Switzerland)
- ETH Zurich Incoming ExchangeETH Zurich Incoming Exchange is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Zurich, Switzerland, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for Switzerland
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
- ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (ESKAS)
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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