Having health insurance is compulsory in Switzerland and all students must have it during their period of education. There are many private companies that are offering their special services and conditions to foreign students in this field. However, needless to say, there are differences between EU/EFTA and students from other countries. Students from EU/EFTA countries…

Are private institutions state recognized in Switzerland? A question that comes to mind of many students, that are thinking about joining private institution. The current reality is the following: private universities, that do not hold specific state accreditation cannot be fully recognized by the government and their diplomas are not of the state standard. However,…

Switzerland private educational sector is significantly higher in price, comparing to majority of other European and overseas commercial entities. Average tuition fees per semester are around 14 500 – 15 000 CHF. – (Swiss francs) for business schools. When it comes to world famous Swiss hospitality and tourism schools and universities, price can go up…

Montreux, Switzerland is renowned for its picturesque backdrop of the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva – to which end the sun sets everyday. It comes as no surprise that this city is sought after and favored by habitants of Vaud where the opportunity presents itself to live here. Whether locals, expats or international students; the…

Not everybody knows, but the Bologna System, which is widely used in some universities’ curriculum in Switzerland, has 2 directions: Major and Minor. Let’s speak a little bit more about them. Major is considered as a main area in which a student specializes in. According to the Bologna System, it’s worth around 60% of total…

When applying to Swiss universities, several important things must be distinguished from the admission process from other countries. In this article we will review specifically these differences, without paying attention to other, more classic points, that are not different from any other country: 1. Language of teaching: If you are applying to public university, student…

Switzerland has ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) across universities, however, some private universities can use both European and American systems. An academic year is equivalent to 60 credits (30 per semester) with 180 credits or 3 years required to achieve a Bachelor’s degree. For masters, you will need at least 90 credits respectively…