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Universities in Switzerland (2027): Fees, Deadlines, Requirements

Switzerland teaches higher education mainly through ten cantonal universities, two federal institutes of technology (ETH Zurich and EPFL) and a separate network of universities of applied sciences, with bachelor's degrees mostly taught in German, French or Italian and a growing number of English-taught master's programmes. Tuition is charged per semester rather than per year, and since 2025 several universities, including both federal institutes and the University of Bern, charge foreign students roughly three times the domestic rate. Non-EU/EFTA students need a national type D visa before travel and a cantonal residence permit after arrival, and cantons commonly ask for proof of about CHF 21,000 a year in funds.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources
Public tuition, per year
CHF 1,000 to CHF 8,000
international students
Living cost, per month
CHF 2,000 to CHF 2,500
typical range
Work during study
15 h
per week
Post study work
6 mo
after graduation
Intakes
Autumn, Spring
main application cycles

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