Tuition Fees & Scholarships in Switzerland

Switzerland might be an expensive country to live in, but tuition fees in Switzerland are quite reasonable, especially if you plan to study at a public Swiss university. The fees for higher education institutions in Switzerland depend on your citizen status, the university, the level of studies and the discipline. Medical degrees, executive Master’s and MBA programs cost significantly more. The same applies to private institutions. For more detailed fee information, contact directly the university of your choice. 

For government-funded public universities prices for a Bachelor’s program can start from 5,000 CHF up to 24,000 CHF per semester. Below you can find some examples of average tuition fees in Switzerland:

• University of Geneva: 500 CHF per semester for Swiss and non Swiss students.
• University of Lausanne: 800 CHF per semester for Swiss and non Swiss students. 
• University of Neuchâtel: 515 CHF per semester for Swiss students and 790 CHF for international students. 
• ETH Zurich: CHF 1,298 CHF per year for both Swiss and non-Swiss students. 
• University of Basel: 850 CHF per semester for both Swiss and non-Swiss students. 
• University of Bern: 750 CHF per semester for Swiss students and 950 CHF for non-Swiss students. 
• University of St. Gallen: CHF 1,229 CHF per semester for Swiss students and 3,126 CHF for non-Swiss students.

Scholarships in Switzerland 

Scholarship opportunities are often a top concern for international students. You can find scholarships in Switzerland by checking out our scholarship guide. If you are a prospective Master’s student then why not apply to our Master’s in Europe Scholarship? It will help you finance your studies and balance your expenses as a student. 

Various scholarships in Switzerland are also offered through bilateral agreements between governments or from private Swiss institutions. You can find more detailed information through this guide. Some of the most popular scholarships you can find in Switzerland are: 

• The Swiss Excellence Scholarship for Foreign Students.
• The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) from ETH Zurich. 
• The University of Lausanne Masters Grant. 
• The EPFL Excellence Fellowship. 
• The Graduate Institute of Geneva Scholarships. 
• The IMD MBA Scholarship. 
• The University of Geneva Excellence Fellowship.