University Education in Switzerland
The Swiss tertiary sector usually comprises some 20% to 30% of foreign students - studying in general as well as in vocational universities.
Education and Studying in Switzerland
A residence permit is required to study in Switzerland. If the requirements are met, authorisation can be given to live in Switzerland for the duration of the studies.
CRUS - Studying in Switzerland
The Rectors' Conference of Swiss Universities offers background information on Swiss traditional universities - from admission to study programmes and degrees including scholarship information. The site is regularly updated and contains the latest information and deadlines for university studies.
Brochure "Studying in Switzerland: Universities, 2011"
The Rector’s Conference of the Swiss Universities has published a brochure in English on "Studying in Switzerland : Universities, 2011". Apart from explaining the different university studies available in Switzerland, it also describes the Swiss education system as a whole.
Trainee Exchange
Switzerland has concluded trainee agreements with several countries in order to enable young people to extend their occupational and linguistic skills in Switzerland. To qualify as trainees, nationals of these countries must have concluded vocational training of at least two years' duration or be in possession of a related degree.
Tertiary level
The Swiss education server gives an overview on all educational possibilities on the tertiary level in Switzerland. There are universities of higher vocational education and training as well as traditional universities and universities of applied sciences.
