Study in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to ETH Zurich and EPFL, two of the world's top technical universities, with surprisingly affordable tuition.

Capital

Bern

Language

German/French/Italian

Currency

CHF

Avg Cost/mo

$1,500–2,200/mo

Avg Tuition

Public universities are relatively low, roughly CHF 1,000-4,000 per year; living costs are high

Switzerland is home to ETH Zurich and EPFL, two of the world’s top technical universities, with surprisingly affordable tuition.

Visa Information

Student visa required. Proof of admission and finances needed.

Study requirements

Recognized secondary certificate for bachelor's, or a relevant degree for master's
Proof of German, French, or Italian depending on the region, or English for some programs
Academic transcripts and certificates
Proof of admission and sufficient finances
Student visa or residence permit for non-EU applicants

Student life

Switzerland offers world-class universities such as ETH Zurich and EPFL, set against stunning Alpine scenery. Tuition is low while living costs are high, but cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne are safe, multilingual, and superbly connected. Students enjoy skiing, hiking, and easy travel across Europe, plus strong links to research and industry.

Scholarships in Switzerland

Find your funding here

Switzerland

Scholarship

University of Lausanne Master’s Grants (Switzerland)

The University of Lausanne Master’s Grants pay international students CHF 1,600 per month for the entire master’s, plus…

CHF 1,600 per month for the full master's duration 100 d left

University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowship (Switzerland)

Switzerland Partial

Scholarship

University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowship (Switzerland)

The University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowship rewards outstanding international students joining a Master of Science at the…

CHF 10,000 to 15,000 per year 219 d left

Switzerland Partial

Scholarship

EPFL Excellence Fellowship

The EPFL Excellence Fellowship is a prestigious merit award from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, one of…

CHF 10,000 per semester (up to about CHF 40,000) Guaranteed student housing (external candidates) Certificate of excellence 144 d left

Top universities

Universities in Switzerland

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University

University of Geneva

The University of Geneva sits beside the UN, WHO, WTO and CERN, making it Europe’s best address for…

#183 rank $1000–$2000

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University

University of Lausanne

The University of Lausanne, on the shore of Lake Geneva next to EPFL, is famous for HEC Lausanne…

#224 rank $1500–$2500

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University

University of Zurich

Switzerland’s largest university with 12 Nobel Prize laureates. World-class research in medicine, economics, law, and neuroscience. Remarkably low…

#83 rank $1500–$3000

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University

University of Bern

Located in Switzerland’s federal capital, the University of Bern is a comprehensive research university with strong programs in…

#201 rank $2000–$1500

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University

University of Basel

Switzerland’s oldest university, founded in 1460, is a leading research institution with particular strengths in life sciences, nanoscience,…

#151 rank $2000–$1500

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University

EPFL

Europe’s most cosmopolitan technical university. Top 20 globally. Strong in engineering, life sciences, computing and architecture.

#17 rank $730–$1460

Study options

Programs in Switzerland

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Program

MSc Economics

Study economics at Switzerland’s largest university with remarkably affordable tuition (CHF 720/semester). Faculty includes world-renowned economists and Nobel…

2 years $1500

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Program

MSc Epidemiology and Biostatistics

One of Europe’s top epidemiology programs, taught by faculty who shape WHO guidelines. Students access Switzerland’s world-class healthcare…

2 years $1500

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PhD International Law

Research in international public law, international humanitarian law, dispute settlement and global governance at Geneva institutions.

4 years $2000

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Program

MSc Blockchain & FinTech

Deep dive into distributed ledger technology, smart contracts, DeFi, tokenomics and the regulatory landscape from Switzerland’s Crypto Valley.

1 year $20000

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MSc Conflict Resolution

Advanced study of peace processes, conflict mediation, post-conflict reconstruction and diplomacy. Based in the global capital of international…

1 year $2000

MSc Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technology

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Program

MSc Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technology

Switzerland (Crypto Valley) is the global hub for blockchain innovation. Home to Ethereum Foundation. Program combines CS fundamentals…

1.5 years $3000