Switzerland Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland has Paris, London, Amsterdam, Rome and Madrid at its doorstep, as all are within an hour’s flight and enjoys top position in the European high summit league. Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and considered one of Europe's trendiest destinations. Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is the home of the Swiss federal government and parliament.  In Switzerland there are many advantages to studying. The high quality of education is relatively accessible and a large percentage of the student population are foreign students. You will meet and associate with people from all over the world, giving you a very global outlook and politically neutral understanding of life. Switzerland is a small country in the centre of Europe and exploration of surrounding regions can easily be undertaken with the minimum amount of travel. Switzerland is an ideal location if you enjoy outdoor pursuits.

Mysterious moors, rushing waterfalls cascading down the mountains, jagged rock formations, and lush Alpine meadows covered with flowers never fail to enchant the onlooker. Here you will find total relaxation, leisure time to breathe deeply, to marvel at the simple things in life, which make Switzerland so wonderful.

Simple Guide: Universities and Colleges

Other useful links: http://www.swissuniversity.ch/  There are currently 430 university program descriptions available on this site, including 256 Master, 49 Executive Masters, 96 Bachelor programs and 29 doctoral schools

http://www.crus.ch/information-programme/study-in-switzerland.html?L=2  scholarships etc

List advised in Wikipedia     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Switzerland

 

Courses Offered

There are almost 400 international study programmes and courses taught entirely in English. For the international programmes and courses it is absolutely essential that you can speak, read and write English well. Courses are available in Switzerland like Agriculture, forestry and fishery, Business administration and Hotel management, Communication, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics and computer science, tourism and leisure, Social and behavioural sciences.

Average Fees & Living Expenses

Experience shows that to live in the Switzerland for one year costs a foreign student between €600 and € 750 a month. This is needed to cover daily expenses and to pay the registration and tuition fees.

Admission Requirements

For undergraduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. One year of successfully completed university education
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

For graduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. Bachelor's degree 4 year diploma
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

Swiss Immigration formalities:
When you have received confirmation of acceptance by a Swiss university, please contact us or the Swiss embassy or consulate in your country for information on entry formalities for Switzerland. You will have to show proof that you have adequate financial means to support yourself during your studies.

Residence permit:
You will have to apply to the police department dealing with aliens after your arrival in Switzerland to obtain a residence permit. You will have to present the following documents:

  • a valid passport, if necessary with a visa

  • confirmation that you have been accepted by a Swiss university

  • a guarantee of sufficient financial means to support yourself during your studies (e.g. bank statement)

  • statement concerning your address in Switzerland

The residence permit will only be issued if your financial means are guaranteed. In addition, you will have to renew the residence permit annually. 

Working while studying

Foreign students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week as long as the duration of the studies is not prolonged

 

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