Switzerland

Universities & Institutions we represent in Switzerland

No. Name Website
1 GLION Institute of Higher Education, Montreux www.glion.edu
2 EU Business School, Montreux and Geneva www.euruni.edu
3 Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS), Lucerne www.bhms.ch
4 Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS), Montreux and Leysin www.shms.com/en
5 Geneva Business School, Geneva www.gbsge.com/
6 International Management Institute (IMI), ‎Kastanienbaum, Luzern imi-luzern.com
7 Cesar Ritz, Montreux www.cesarritzcolleges.edu/en/
8 International Hotel & Tourism Training Institute (IHTTI), Montreux www.ihtti.com/en/
9 International University in Geneva, Geneva www.iun.ch/
10 Hotel & Tourism Management Institute Switzerland (HTMi), Lucerne www.htmi.ch/
11 Les Roches, Montana lesroches.edu/campuses/crans-montana
12 Culinary Arts Academy (CAA), Le Bouveret and Lucerne www.culinaryartsswitzerland.com/en/
13 Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM), Montreux www.hotelinstitutemontreux.com/en/
14 American University in Switzerland www.auis.ch/

Why Choose Switzerland higher studies

Switzerland provides an ultimate international study experience like no other. It is home to few of the best Tourism and Hospitality management institutions from across the world. From top-class infrastructure to expert professional faculties, Switzerland provides you an experience of a lifetime. The curriculum is focused on real-life problem solving methodologies and depicts a perfect balance between the theoretical and practical knowledge which every student asks for. It has several universities apart from the top two Institutes of Technology known for their state of art facilities. Also, the country has several colleges spread all across the nation. The Swiss Management programs are world famous providing quality hospitality programs and offering lucrative job offers. Quality living, affordable education, ample of scholarship opportunities from government and universities, 15 hours a week part time work options make Switzerland an ideal destination for overseas education.

Benefits of studying in Switzerland

If you are looking for a global degree at a comparatively lower cost, then Switzerland is the right place to study. The students can expand their cultural horizons as Switzerland is a home for four national languages — Swiss German, French, Italian and Roman.

High quality of life with booming job market

One of the best places to live

Variety of study programs

Affordable fees

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Frequently asked questions

  • What are the Top courses to pursue in Switzerland?

    Switzerland is known for the variety of programs which the universities and colleges offer to the students. Be it administration studies, Fashion, Journalism, Hospitality or Tourism, Switzerland has many options to offer.

  • What about scholarships to study in Switzerland?

    Financial aid and scholarships for students pursuing studies in Switzerland are available in many respects. Some of these are offered by Government agencies and some are offered by the individual institutions. Most of these scholarships are merit based with some of them being given to those in need of financial assistance and grants.
    To know more about it, consult the study abroad consultant as they are updated with all the latest developments in this respect.

  • What is the cost of studying in Switzerland?

    The Public universities in Switzerland are well funded and so the tuition fee in these public universities and institutions is low. However, studying in the private institutions can be a costly affair but not as costlier compared to other European countries. The price varies considerably based on several other factors like length of stay, course type, living costs and last but not the least, your lifestyle.
    In the case of Private universities, the tuition fee can range between 1,500 to 16,000 Euros per year. Pursuing Ph.D. in Switzerland is the choice of many students as many universities even pay the research scholars for their work.The cost of living is however quite high in Switzerland. Students can expect their monthly expenses to be somewhere between 1,300 to 1,800 per month which can include Housing, Food, Transportation and some other miscellaneous charges. However, these costs largely depend on the location and lifestyle of the students.

  • What are the eligibility criteria for a Swiss student visa?

    Here is the list of study in Switzerland visa requirements, though some additional requirements may come post discussion and scenario depending upon student to student:
    ⦿ You must have a valid passport that should be valid for three months beyond your period of stay
    ⦿ Four latest passport size photo
    ⦿ Any university in Switzerland should accept your admission
    ⦿ Additional academic documents might be required like your Transcripts, degrees, diplomas or certificates from the school/colleges you have attended.
    ⦿ Proof of funds to show that you can pay for tuition fees, living expenses and return transportation.

  • Which examinations or tests are required to apply and study in Switzerland ?

    Since English is mostly used as a medium of instruction in almost all Universities, colleges and other institutions, proficiency in English is mandatory and hence, students need to appear and score good in any of the English-proficiency tests, IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum score for admissions can vary according to the course applied, university, college or the institution.

  • Visa to study in Switzerland

    There are two categories of visas for students planning to study in Switzerland. For short summer courses from language schools, they can apply for the C visa. Its validity lasts for 90 days.
    But if you want to pursue full-time courses and need to stay beyond 3 months, you will need to apply for a D-visa. After receiving the D-visa, once you land in Switzerland, you should apply and obtain the residence permit from the cantonal migration offices in less than 14 days.