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In Switzerland, there is no centralized system of application for foreign students, so you need to apply direclty to the University you are interested in. We recommend you to check admission requirements provided on the Universities’ websites in the first place, and for additional information to contact the Universities’ administration. Please note that the registration process generally takes several months, so it is better if you begin the procedure well before the date you intend to start your studies.
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Since there are slightly different admission requirements across Swiss Universities, the best way to verify whether your degree is accepted and if you need to go through an entrance test is to check the regulations of the Universitity you are interested in, which are generally available on the Internet.
Information from the Rectors’ Conference of Swiss Universities
You will find the list of Swiss Universities classified according to the discipline imparted on the following websites
Rectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities Swissuniversity For Universities of Applied Sciences, please refer to this webpage of the Rector’s Conference of the Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (KFH)
While for programmes imparted in English you will only be requested to have good proficiency in English, for some other courses proficiency in one the Swiss official languages might be a pre-requisite. Please check with the Universities’ webpages.
Higher education studies in English in the Swiss Universities (general overview) Higher Education studies in English in the Swiss Universities (detailed list)
Swiss Universities’ curricula comply with the Bologna Declaration. Under this new two-tiered system, the first grade awarded is the Bachelor's degree (three years full-time study) and the second one the Master's degree (1.5 up to 2 years full-time study).
The academic year is divided into two semesters. The first semester of the academic year (“autumn semester”) spans from around the mid of September to the end of December; whereas the second semester (“spring semester”) is extends from around mid-February to beginning of June.
As a rule of the thumb, you will need between CHF 18,000 and 28,000 per year (between around Rs 6.5 to 10 lakhs) for studying in Switzerland depending to the location of the university and personal demands. This amount covers housing, food, clothing, health insurance, and some leisure activities. Annual tuition fees at Swiss Universities range around CHF 1,200 (Rs 44,000)
Universities’ tuition fees Universities of Applied Sciences webpages
Yes, there are. Please refer to the “Swiss scholarships” section in this website to access information on Swiss scholarships and other funding opportunities.
While in Switzerland, you will be able to apply for part-time working permit. The procedure generally needs the support of the University and you will need to get permission from the specific Swiss Canton (the equivalent of a state in India) in which you are studying.
As a general rule, if you receive support from a Swiss University for further studies, or from a private business for working in Switzerland, you are eligible for extending your stay in Switzerland.
In some Swiss cities there is a strong presence of Indian nationals, and in higher education institutions it would be exceptional if you don’t stumble on one of your compatriots. Swiss Universities are a favourite destination of international students, and offer a multicultural environment.
There is no monsoon regime in Switzerland. The climate is relatively cold in winter (from December to February), with temperatures that can go below zero degrees Celsius; and pleasantly hot in the Summer season (from June to September) with daily temperatures ranging between 20 and 35 degrees.
Once you are accepted from a Swiss University, you need to request a visa through the Swiss representations in India. For visa-related information, please refer to the Visa webpage of the Swiss representation in India
Swiss legislation both on national or cantonal level does not provide at present any possibility for legally binding recognition of the program quality of any private school or private university operating in Switzerland. However, the private sector has initiated different schemes, such as the major "Swiss Private School Registry", with the purpose of certifying high standards of educational services and thus demonstrating the integrity and credibility of private schools listed in said Registry. The Swiss authorities welcome this initiative which will strengthen Switzerland's reputation as a centre for high quality education. The Registry acts also as a point of contact and information exchange for Swiss and foreign students in case of complaints.
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Last modification: 27.08.2009