Education in Switzerland for foreigners

Culture
Switzerland is a historically neutral, multi-ethnic country with four official languages. It blends folk traditions such as yodel and crafts with an emphasis on high quality of life, education and the arts.
Economy
Switzerland has a highly developed economy. The service sector dominates, but the production of high-precision instruments, pharmaceuticals and mechanical engineering are also well developed. The economy is characterized by a strong currency and low unemployment.
Climate
The climate is moderate alpine, strongly dependent on altitude. It is characterized by diversity: from warm Mediterranean conditions in the south to cold mountain peaks, seasons are clearly defined, precipitation is evenly distributed.
8.7 million population
84 yearslife expectancy
about 25%proportion of foreigners
2,1%unemployment rate
more than 240number of banks

Popular Universities

Diversity of educational programs

Prospects for International Students

Foreigners come to study in Switzerland because it has many prestigious universities, education with an emphasis on practice and a wide range of programs in English. In addition, this country is located in the center of Europe, which makes it an attractive place not only for education and career development, but also for tourism.

Why study in Switzerland:

During 3-4 years of study at a Swiss university, school graduates grow into real adults: thanks to the unique environment, students develop as individuals, learn independence, responsibility, the ability to set goals and achieve them.

Cost of education

The cost of education in Switzerland for foreign students depends on the university, level of education and chosen direction.

Price range:
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On average, higher education in Switzerland costs between 20,000 and 50,000 Swiss francs per year. With a scholarship, these costs can be fully or partially covered.

Scholarships for Foreigners in Switzerland

Switzerland offers scholarships and financial aid for local and international students. They are awarded by universities, the state or third parties for academic and other achievements.



Types of scholarships for foreigners
Merit-Based Scholarships

Awarded to students for outstanding academic achievement. Examples: Excellence Scholarships at ETH Zurich or Merit Scholarships at the University of Geneva.

Research Fellowships

The Swiss government and some universities offer research scholarships at the Master’s and PhD levels. Examples include the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists.

Need-Based Scholarships

Available to students who demonstrate financial need, they cover part or all of their educational expenses.

We focus on getting the best scholarships for our students in Europe, USA and Asia. All our students go through a unique admissions process and get 50-100% of their expenses covered by scholarships.

Accommodation and adaptation

Switzerland is a multilingual country, where knowledge of one of the languages ​​will be a great advantage for adaptation. But even with only English, you can comfortably live, study and work here.

By the way, in many universities, foreign students can study one of the local languages ​​for free!

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Campuses (student residences)

The most affordable option, provided by the university or partner organizations; usually offers single or multiple rooms with shared facilities (kitchen, bathroom). Cost: 400 – 800 CHF per month.

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Renting an apartment/room

Renting an apartment or a separate room in an apartment provides more personal space, but requires independent searching and signing of a contract. Cost: 700 – 1500 CHF per month (per room).

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Homestay

Accommodation with a Swiss family, who provides a room and possibly meals. Allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture and improve your language skills. Cost: 800 – 1800 CHF per month (depending on the services included).

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    Egor

    He entered a master’s program in the USA at two universities at once – Brandeis University and Washington University in St. Louis, receiving scholarships totaling $80,000. He chose Brandeis University and went to study on the first try.

    Поступила на graphic design во Францию, Италию и Венгрию, в одном из вузов получила 100% финансирование.
    Camilla

    She enrolled in graphic design at universities in France, Italy and Hungary. She received scholarships at all of them and chose the university with the maximum funding — $135,000 for the entire period of study.

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    Leonid

    He entered Siena Heights University (USA) for the Theater and Music program with a full scholarship of $170,000. Preparation took less than a year.

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    Anastasia

    I got accepted to a Fashion PR bachelor’s degree in the USA on my first attempt, having received offers from 5 universities.

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    Diera

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    I was accepted to the PhD program at Columbia University on my first try, having strengthened my profile and compiled my achievements into a strong application.

    Поступила в Siena Heights University (США) на Theater and Music с полной стипендией на весь период обучения.
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    Got accepted to NYU Abu Dhabi on the first try (acceptance rate 4%) with a scholarship of $217,000. Also received offers from Lynn and Drexel University.

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