Higher Education in Switzerland: Vast Opportunities Waiting for You

Study in Switzerland

Are you a Bangladeshi student intending to study in Switzerland for Bachelor's or Master's degree? Then read this information below.

In Switzerland the range from academic to applied studies is covered by three types of institutions with different training tasks: Doctoral/Research Universities (Universit?re Hochschulen UH), Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen FH), Universities of Teacher Education (P?dagogische Hochschulen PH).

The subjects offered at these universities are: Theology (UH), Economics and Law (UH, FH), Medical Sciences (UH, FH), Sports (UH, FH), Social Sciences (UH, FH), Arts and Humanities (UH), Languages, Literature and Communication (UH, FH), Applied Arts, Music, Design (FH, UH), Mathematics and Information Sciences (UH, FH), Life Sciences (UH, FH), Engineering and Architecture (UH, FH), Education (PH, FH, UH). The language of tuition is German, French or Italian, depending on the part of Switzerland you intend to study. Some subjects are offered in English, especially those on a master's degree level.

Conditions for admission:
Conditions for admission depend on the individual university and study program. There are general conditions like relevant basic education prerequisites or knowledge of the language of study on one hand and specific conditions for the subject chosen on the other.

Costs and scholarships:
Tuition fees per year at most universities are between CHF 1'000.- and CHF 2'200.- for foreign national students. Exceptions: University of St. Gallen (CHF 4'300.-), Universit? della Svizzera italiana (CHF 8'000.-) and private universities of applied sciences (up to CHF 10'000.- and more). The cost of living in Switzerland varies from 21'000.- to 31'000.- per year.

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Account BenefitApplication for admission:
Foreign national students must contact the university of their choice prior to the admission deadline. Most universities accept online applications. Deadline for the autumn semester is 30th April (earlier for study programs with specific entry conditions). Prior to the beginning of the courses the applicants have to present themselves personally at the university immatriculation office.

Entry requirements:
Students entering Switzerland for study reasons must register with the local authority (Einwohnerkontrolle, Residents' Registration Office) at their place of residence within a fortnight and apply for a residence permit. The permit can be granted when students have a valid passport (plus visa if necessary), a proof of registration at the university, evidence of sufficient funds and a certificate of their health insurance coverage.

Accommodation and work:
Students have to look for their accommodation by themselves. Most universities however have their own housing agency (www.crus.ch > Studieren in der Schweiz > Studentisches Leben > Studentisches Wohnen).

Foreign national students are allowed to work a maximum of 15 hours per week during term, up to 100% during semester breaks. Students from non EU/EFTA countries wait for six months from the beginning of their studies until the are allowed to work (see information sheet, Arbeitsm?glichkeiten f?r Ausl?nderinnen und Ausl?nder in der Schweiz').

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