Switzerland
Basic Information about Switzerland
Switzerland, a small country of around 7.5 million inhabitants in the heart of Europe, is mostly known for its high quality products and services. But did you know that Swiss researchers also won 27 Nobel prizes?
What makes Switzerland so successful, although it has almost no natural resources? High quality Tertiary Education is one of the answers: Switzerland has a long tradition of more than 500 years of tertiary academic and practice-oriented education, provided in Federal Institutes of Technology, Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences.
High diversity of cultures and languages, open access to students, very low student fees, highly international student cohorts and staff, as well as access to international networks and programs and tight links to academic research and industry, are the major strengths of the Swiss Higher Education System. Quintessential Swiss experiences:
- Enjoy a fantastic view from Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
- Marvel at Matterhorn the most famous mountain in Switzerland
- Explore Zurich, the vibrant largest city in Switzerland
- Don’t miss the world famous Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
- Visit the United Nations in Geneva
- Be inspired by Ticino the Italian speaking part of Switzerland
- Buy a Swiss watch
- Taste the lovely Swiss chocolate and the famous cheese dishes Fondue and Raclette
The Higher Education System
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses for a student:
- 1’500-2’000 Swiss Francs (SGD 2’000-2’800), depending on the location of the university and personal demands
Medium of instruction for classes:
- Most courses are taught in German, French or Italian at Bachelor level. More courses are taught in English at Master and PhD level.
Academic Calendar:
- Autumn semester from calendar week 38 to 51
- Spring semester from calendar week 8 to 22
Financial Awards/Assistance
Federal Commission for Scholarships for International Students
