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About Switzerland

Switzerland is a mountainous nation with a beautiful landscape and a heart warming atmosphere. This super-wealthy country is renowned for its outstanding universities, research institutions, and high quality of life. The birthplace of the Red Cross, one of the world’s oldest and best-known humanitarian organizations, the land of the best chocolates and fondue, and a country with the highest nominal wealth per adult, Switzerland is very special in many aspects. So, Switzerland must be at the top of your list when you plan to study abroad. 

 

Basic Facts

  • Official name- Swiss Confederation
  • Population- 8,636,896
  • Currency- Swiss Franc
  • GDP- $749 billion
  • Capital – Bern
  • Official Languages- -German, French, Italian, and Romansh
  • Largest City in the Country- Zurich

Reasons to Study in Switzerland

  • High-quality education with a low student/faculty ratio. The country has excellent educational facilities and a wide spectrum of study programs.
  • The universities are mainly publicly funded and thus charge low tuition fees.
  • International Students can get opportunities for paid Internship programs and a world-leading research environment.
  • The country is home to most global sports world bodies, global business corporations and international UN organizations, World Trade Offices, and Hotel and Tourism bodies (IATA, etc)
  • 3 Swiss Universities are ranked in the top 100 in the world (QS World Rankings 2023)

Intakes in Swiss Universities

Major Intakes:
  • January / February
  • April / May
Minor Intakes:
  • July/ August
  • October /November

Education Institutions in Switzerland

Switzerland has a very innovative educational system. Swiss universities are among the best, not only in Europe but in the entire world. Each year, Switzerland accepts huge numbers of international students from all over the world to add Swiss higher education degrees to their academic careers.

Time Schedule for Processing

January/ February Intake:
  • IELTS Coaching - June
  • IELTS Test - July
  • IELTS Test Result Publication - July/August
  • Submit applications to Universities - from July to October
  • Receive Offer Letters - July to November
  • Arrangement of Funds - August to December
  • Financial Assessment in the Universities - September to January
  • Visa Visa application - October to January
  • Visa Grant - December to February
  • Fly to Switzerland- February
July/August Intake :
  • IELTS Coaching - December
  • Appear for IELTS Test - January
  • IELTS Test Result Publication -January/February
  • Submit applications to Universities - from January to April
  • Receive Offer Letters - January to May
  • Arrangement of Funds - February to May
  • Financial Assessment in the Universities - March to May
  • Visa Application- May to June
  • Visa Grant - April to July
  • Fly to Switzerland - July

Work Rights and Stay back Policies

  • International students can remain in the country for six months after completing the degree to look for jobs.
  • Students can work for 15 hours a week for part-time jobs.
  • To get Permanent Residence (PR) in Switzerland, you must have lived in Switzerland for 10 Years.

Cost of Study in Switzerland

  • Switzerland has a very innovative educational system. Swiss universities are among the best, not only in Europe but in the entire world. Each year, Switzerland accepts a large influx of international students from all over the world, aiming to add Swiss higher education degrees to their academic careers.
  • The living expense can vary as per the lifestyle, university, and the place you choose to stay. But it can range between CHF 19,000- and 29,000 per year approximately.

Test Requirement

IELTS or TOEFL scores are considered proof of English Proficiency. The IELTS overall band score required for: 

  • Diploma program- Overall 5.0
  • Post Graduate Diploma programs- Overall 5.5
  • Bachelors's & Master's Programs- Overall 6.0