List of Universities in Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the most preferred study abroad destinations for Indian and International students. Switzerland offers a warm welcome to the students with 12 general Universities and a number of research-based universities and applied sciences. International students account for 21% of the population of students in Swiss Universities.

Why study abroad Switzerland?

• For Indian or international students, who decide to study abroad, Switzerland makes a perfect choice for various reasons.
• It has four national languages and has diversified cultural horizons. The national languages are Swizz German, Romansch, Italian and French. It is easy for international students with any of these languages as their mother tongue to pursue higher education in Switzerland.
• Besides, it also offers a handful of universities and colleges that offer different courses in English.
• Switzerland Universities offer high-value education, competitive on par with the world level ranked education institutes. 
• The universities and colleges in Switzerland are generously funded by the Swiss Government. The fee for Indian or international students has a small premium over the low fee charged for Swiss Nationals.
• Most of the courses from high school to undergraduate degree programs are taught in French, Italian, and/or German. Master programs are taught in English. However, the universities are gradually increasing the number of programs to offer in English. Especially, international students who look to study applied sciences can opt for Switzerland.

Top universities in Switzerland

Some of the Swiss Universities are counted best not only in Switzerland but in the world. Here is the list of top ranking universities in Switzerland.

Universities	QS World University Ranking
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology	6
EPFL	14
University of Zurich	69
University of Geneva	106
University of Bern	=114
University of Basel	149
University of Lausanne	=169
USI - Università Della Svizzera Italiana	=273
University of St.Gallen (HSG)	=428
Université de Fribourg	601-650

Universities in Switzerland in English

Most numbers of Universities in Switzerland take classes in German, French as well as Italian. However, they are also increasing the number of programs to be taught in English as well to attract international students. With the adaption of English taught programs and language learning courses they offer, they make the best choice for international students to study. 

 

But the fact is that currently, not all Swiss universities have adapted English language classes. However, you can find a large number of English programs on the masters and doctoral levels. Only a few numbers of universities offer all of their study programs, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in English. Here are few best universities in Switzerland which provide study programs in the English Language:

• University of Geneva
• University of Bern
• University of Basel
• University of Lausanne
• University of Zurich

University Requirements to study in Switzerland

Switzerland provides a variety of courses, choose your degree after you collect all the relevant information. Check the exact entry requirements for each academic program from the website of the university, as there are often specific admission criteria. Here are the common requirements to apply for Universities in Switzerland:

• Two passport photos 
• application form
• Copy of identity document
• Official academic transcripts of your previous education.
• High school diploma or Bachelor's diploma
• Language proficiency certificates, depending on the medium of instruction (English/German/French)
• Resume/CV
• Evidence of paying the application fee.

Study in Switzerland cost for Indian students

For Indian students looking to study abroad, affordability is one of the biggest concerns. The cost of studying in Switzerland varies from course to course and university to university. Public Universities in Switzerland are regulated by the state, thus making studies affordable in them. 

• Tuition fees at universities in Switzerland will be an average between CHF 500 which is around 440 EUR to CHF 2,000  which is 1,750 EUR per semester. Fees for foreign students may vary slightly. 
• Tuition fees at private higher education institutions can go up to CHF 30,000 which means 26,000 EUR.
• The cost of studying for master's at some of the affordable universities can be around 3,000 to 13,000 CHF in Switzerland. 
• MBA in Switzerland are some of the costlier study programs, with the fees ranging from 30,000 CHF to 85,000 CHF. 
• Living Expenses in Switzerland depend on the Swiss city you live in. The most expensive cities are Zurich and Geneva and the most affordable city in Basel. The monthly budget in these cities falls between 1200 EUR to 1,700 EUR.

The cost will depend on your chosen course and university, the duration of the course and which student city in Switzerland you are planning to study in.

Business colleges in Switzerland

Switzerland has plenty of Business Schools and has a reputation all over the world. If you want to build your career in the business world, you can surely look for studying in Switzerland universities. You can find it in both the sectors, public as well as private. Here is the list of the few best mba colleges in Switzerland :

1. IMD Business School
2. Universität St. Gallen School of Management
3. Université de Lausanne – HEC Lausanne
4. Université de Genève – Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM)
5. ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Department of Management, Technology, and Economics
6. The University of Zurich – Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics
7. Geneva Business School
8. Zurich Institute of Business Education
9. International University in Geneva (IUG)
10. Business School Lausanne    

Scholarships offered by the Universities in Switzerland for international students

It is not possible to find tuition free universities in Switzerland for international students. If your budget is low, you can apply for scholarships to pursue your higher education in Switzerland. The following universities provide various scholarships to foreign students.

1. University of Lausanne Masters Grants for Foreign Students
2. Graduate Institute Geneva Scholarships
3. University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
4. ETH Zurich Excellence Master’s Scholarships
5. University of Lausanne Masters Grants for Foreign Students
6.  University of Bern
7. University of Zurich Scholarships for Ph.D. candidates
8. University of St.Gallen
9. IMD MBA Scholarships
10. University of Basel
11. Aristotle College

Except for UK students, international students from other countries require student visas to study at Switzerland University. Students who wish to study in Swiss can directly apply to the desired courses to respective universities.

 

The annual fee for most of the programs ranges from £650 to £1,000 for Indian or International students. Students can get details of the eligible scholarships available for foreign students. Health insurance is a basic requirement for all international students. Campus accommodation is also provided to international students.