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🇨🇭 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. Graduates get a post-study work window of around 6 months. Acceptance sits near 35%, and student visas process in around 45 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.

Key facts · Switzerland

Monthly cost
€1600–2500
Acceptance rate
35%
Visa processing
~45d
Work visa
6 mo
QS rank (best)
#7
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€1,400/yr

Degree tuition: ~€1,400/yr (median) — range €1,000–€50,000/yr across 13 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: de, fr, it · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/CHF), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).

Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.

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