Country guideStudy in Switzerland
Study options in Switzerland, including universities, course pathways, intake guidance, and application support for international students.
Switzerland at a glance
168 programsat 18 universities
- 76 master's
- 71 bachelor's
- 11 diploma
- 9 postgraduate diploma
- 1 certificate
- Typical tuition
- CHF 13,500–CHF 39,750 per year
- Common intakes
- Major and minor intakes vary by university
Figures come from the programs listed on iAdmission and can change; confirm fees, intakes and visa rules with the university and official sources.
Universities in Switzerland
GLION Institute of Higher Education
Montreux, Switzerland
7 programs · from CHF 39,100/yr
EU Business School
and Digital, Switzerland
17 programs · from CHF 30,200/yr
Business & Hotel Management School
Lucerne, Switzerland
15 programs · from CHF 28,600/yr
Swiss Hotel Management School
Caux (Montreux) Leysin (Ski Resort), Switzerland
10 programs · from CHF 283/yr
Geneva Business School
Geneva, Switzerland
12 programs · from CHF 20,500/yr
Webster University Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
15 programs · from CHF 17,500/yr
Swiss School of Business and Management
Geneva, Switzerland
10 programs · from CHF 10,000/yr
International Management Institute
Kastanienbaum, Switzerland
6 programs · from CHF 23,000/yr
Programs
Programs to consider in Switzerland
BA - Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business
EU Business School
Bachelor's3 yearsCHF 30,200
per year
Bachelor in Information Technology delivered by accredited University (UK)
Bella Vista Institute of Higher Education Switzerland
Bachelor's1 yearCHF 38,000
per year
Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Academy
Bachelor's3 yearsCHF 47,400
per year
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Webster University Geneva
Bachelor's4 yearsCHF 17,500
per year
Certificate in International Hotel and Tourism Operations (Year 1)
Hotel & Tourism Management Institute Switzerland
Certificate1 yearCHF 20,500
per year
Diploma in Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery (Year 1)
Business & Hotel Management School
Diploma1 yearCHF 28,600
per year
Master of Science in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
GLION Institute of Higher Education
Master's1.5 yearsCHF 53,600
per year
BA (Hons) in International Business Management (Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
International Management Institute
Bachelor's3 yearsCHF 25,000
per year
Studying in Switzerland: the essentials
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Why study in Switzerland?
- Switzerland gives international students access to 21 university options across 13 student locations.
- Students can compare programs by tuition, duration, intake timing, scholarship availability, and English language expectations.
- The iAdmission catalog helps families review universities, fees, documents, and application steps before submitting a profile.
- Program availability can be checked with a counsellor so students avoid applying to unsuitable or closed intakes.
Tuition fees in Switzerland
CHF 13,500–CHF 39,750a year · 165 programs on iAdmission
- Final tuition is confirmed by the university offer letter, invoice, scholarship decision, and intake.
- Clinical, laboratory, aviation, design, and specialist programs can cost more than general business or humanities routes.
Cost of living in Switzerland
- Living cost depends on the city, housing type, transport, insurance, food, and personal spending.
- Common student locations include and Digital, Caux (Montreux) Leysin (Ski Resort), Crans-Montana, Geneva.
- Students should also budget for deposits, visa or residence fees, document translation, insurance, and travel.
Funding to ask about
- Merit-based awards
- Early application discounts
- University-specific scholarships
- Subject, faculty, or partner-funded reductions where available
Application documents
- Academic transcripts and completion certificates
- Valid passport
- Program-specific subject prerequisites
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter where required
- CV, portfolio, references, or interview for selected programs
English requirements
- English requirements vary by institution and program.
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, prior English-medium education, or internal university assessment may be accepted depending on the university.
- Healthcare, education, and regulated programs may require higher language scores or additional checks.
Intakes and deadlines
- Main and secondary intakes vary by university.
- Competitive programs should be started several months before the intended intake.
- Visa, residence, scholarship, and document legalization timelines should be included in the plan.
Student visa: the steps
- Receive a conditional or unconditional offer from the university
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit
- Prepare financial proof, academic documents, passport, insurance, and supporting forms
- Submit visa, residence, or entry documentation through the required official process
- Track the decision and prepare arrival, accommodation, and enrolment steps
Documents for the visa stage
- Passport
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma, degree certificate, or school completion certificate
- English language proof where required
- CV or resume
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter
- Recommendation letters, portfolio, or interview documents where required
- Financial documents for visa or residence processing
Working while you study in Switzerland
- Part-time work options depend on visa conditions and local labour rules.
- Internships, placements, or work-integrated learning may be available in selected programs.
- Students should not rely on part-time income as the only way to pay tuition or living costs.
Student cities in Switzerland
and Digital
1 university or campus
Caux (Montreux) Leysin (Ski Resort)
1 university or campus
Crans-Montana
1 university or campus
Geneva
3 universities and campuses
Kastanienbaum
1 university or campus
La Tour-de-Peilz
1 university or campus
Lausanne
1 university or campus
Le Bouveret
2 universities and campuses
Lucerne
2 universities and campuses
Questions about studying in Switzerland
How many universities are available in Switzerland?
The iAdmission catalog currently lists 21 university options for Switzerland. Availability can change by intake and program.
Can I apply to programs in Switzerland through iAdmission?
You can shortlist programs, review published requirements, prepare documents, and submit an application request through iAdmission. The institution and official authorities make the final decisions.
Are scholarships available in Switzerland?
Scholarship availability depends on the university, intake, program, academic profile, and deadlines. iAdmission can help identify suitable options before submission.