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NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENTS 

• 10 universities and 2 Federal Polytechnic Schools, 9 specialist "Hautes Ecoles".

• Switzerland has a high reputation for its courses in the following areas: international relations, interpreting, hospitality, trade, engineering and science.

• Approximately  250,000 students (2020 figures provided by RTS Info). Including 20% of international students.

QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED

• Bachelor's degree in 3 years. 

• Master's degree in 1 year or 2  years depending on the institution.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

• Selective admission handled directly by the institutions.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

• French Baccalauréat S (Science pathway), ES (Economic & Social Studies pathway) ou L (literature pathway) Honours may be required.

• depending on the institution, school reports for the last 3 years, a test, exams, an interview.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

• The year is usually divided into 2 semesters (autumn and summer) which can allow 2 intakes each year depending on the institution. 

• For the autumn semester intake, applications can be submitted from January to April.

• For the summer semester intake, applications can be submitted from September to November.

REQUIRED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH 

• For some study programmes, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or le TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) may be required even if the programme is taught in French. 

TUITION FEES

• Approximately 1,000 CHF to 2,200 CHF a year (2019 figures) for universities and EPFs (Federal Polytechnic Schools).

• Highly variable for other institution. 

ACCOMMODATION

• On campus oor in shared accommodation.

• Accommodation can be very difficult to find.

• Tourist tax is mandatory.

EMPLOI ETUDIANT

• EU citizens can obtain a work permit for a limited number of hours per week for the period of study.  

VISA

• Permission to reside must be sought from cantonal authorities of the place of residence.

• This will issued subject to proof of sufficient available financial resources and having health insurance in place.