Public universities and universities of applied sciences follow the Bologna structure, so bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees are recognised across Europe. Teaching language depends on the canton (German, French, Italian, or English for selected programmes). Swisstudy maps the right city and language track for your profile.

ETH Zurich, EPFL, and universities in Zurich, Lausanne, Geneva, Bern, Basel, and many cantons enrol international students. Universities of Applied Sciences (HES-SO, ZHAW, etc.) add practice-focused options. Swisstudy narrows the list to campuses that align with your grades, language level, and budget.

Most bachelor’s degrees last three years (180 ECTS), master’s programmes take one to two years (90–120 ECTS), and doctorates vary between three and five years. Swisstudy helps you choose the path that best supports your career timeline.

Common items include a high school diploma and transcripts, any university records, proof of language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL, Cambridge, DELF/DALF, Goethe, etc.), a CV, and a motivation letter. Design-led programmes may also ask for a portfolio. Swisstudy validates each school’s checklist so nothing is missed.

Expect CHF 1,500–2,500 per month for accommodation, food, transport, insurance, and daily expenses, depending on the city and housing type. Swisstudy builds a realistic budget with you and compares costs across cantons before you apply.

Housing is competitive in cities like Zurich, Lausanne, and Geneva. Options include university residences, private student housing, shared flats, and homestays. Swisstudy tracks openings in parallel with your applications and guides you to apply on time.

Non-EU/EFTA students can usually work limited hours after their first semester—often around 15 hours per week during term time. Rules vary by canton. Swisstudy explains the current limits for your destination city and integrates them into your plan.

You gain access to high-ranking universities, strong research ecosystems, multilingual campuses, and a central European location with excellent transport links. Swisstudy highlights the advantages that best fit your field and career goals.

Safe cities, high quality of life, stable economy, and a strong healthcare system make Switzerland appealing. Four official languages also create a natural environment for learning multiple languages. Swisstudy prepares you for this everyday context, not just the application.

After receiving your admission letter, you apply for a national student visa in your home country. Once in Switzerland, you register in your canton to secure the residence permit. Swisstudy sequences the visa appointment, paperwork, and post-arrival registration for you.

Institutions like ETH Zurich, EPFL, and several cantonal universities regularly place near the top of international rankings. Switzerland also scores highly for research output and patents. Swisstudy uses rankings as context while prioritising programmes that fit your profile.

Switzerland offers private language schools and university centres for German, French, and Italian. Certificates such as Goethe, TELC, or DELF/DALF are widely accepted. Swisstudy proposes on-site or pre-arrival language plans depending on your target programme.

Yes. Everyone residing in Switzerland must have health coverage. Some students may qualify for specific student plans or limited exemptions. Swisstudy helps you pick an option that aligns with your canton’s rules before you register.

Graduates can pursue roles in sectors such as engineering, finance, IT, healthcare, and hospitality, depending on language skills and canton. Swisstudy factors career objectives into your city and programme choices from day one.