Switzerland’s Higher Education System is Now Stunning the World! Learn How to Study in Switzerland

Located in Europe, Switzerland is also one of study abroad destinations. Every year thousands of students from around the world go there for higher education. Despite all what Switzerland is, it is not as famous as Germany or USA in the field of education. I believe that Switzerland is very underrated as study abroad destination. However, now with their achievements in this field, Switzerland is now stunning the world. Let’s first learn a little about Switzerland.

Switzerland is a beautiful country and one of the best countries for tourism. It’s astonishing charms attracts thousands of tourists every year from around the world. It is also a very peaceful stable country with a developed economy. People spend hundreds of thousands just to enjoy their vacations in Switzerland. Imagine if you get to live in such beautiful and wonderful country. Well, you most certainly can. If you study abroad in Switzerland. You will not only be getting education but also living in a worldly heaven.

Higher Education System of Switzerland

Switzerland is without a doubt a wonderful destination for tour or holidays but question students seek answer to is whether Switzerland is good enough to study abroad. After all they can’t select a study abroad destination based on just its beauty. Answer to that is YES! Switzerland is definitely worth it.

Higher education system of Switzerland is ranked world’s 12^th best in higher education system strength ranking of QS. I still believe that Switzerland is better than this. In addition to English and Swiss, they offer study programs in Italian, French and German language.

• SEE ALSO: Top 100 Ranked Universities of 2018 by QS

Top University of Switzerland

Switzerland has a lot of great universities that offer a wide range of study programs. In the latest ranking of QS for best universities, 4 Swiss institutes made in Top 100 universities of the world. The top university of Switzerland is ranked worlds’ 10^th best higher educational institute to study in 2018. Following are the 4 top universities of Switzerland.

1 -   ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is ranked 10^th best university of the world by QS. It is ranked the best higher educational institute of its country. There is a lot more to know about it. It is also 4^th best university of the Europe. Here you Learn more about ETH Zurish.

2 -   Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Ranked 2^nd best higher educational institute of its country, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is ranked world’s 12 best institute for students to study in 2018 by QS Ranking.

Here is link to official website of Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

3 -  University of Zurich

It is ranked 3^rd best higher educational institute of its country. University of Zurich is ranked 73^rd best university of the world by QS.

Here is link to official website of University of Zurich.

4 -   University of Geneva

University of Geneva is world’s 99^th best university. It is ranked 4^th Best higher educational institute of its country. 

Here is link to official website of University of Geneva.

Study Cost at Switzerland

If you want to study in Switzerland, you definitely have to face some expenses. These expenses not only include your tuition fees of university but also living cost and all visa and ticket cost too. Compared to other top study abroad destinations, Switzerland has a very low study cost.

Let’s first talk about tuition fees. there are two types of universities: Public and Private. Private universities in Switzerland have a little higher fees compared to public. Following is the study cost at the best university Switzerland has to offer. Other universities also has somewhat similar fees range.

Your living expenses include housing or rent, food, transportation, supplies and some other  leisure activities. Living cost also varies from city to city. Genève and Zurich are considered the most expensive cities of Switzerland. It is not a very cheap country to live though university fees are relatively low. You will need between 1.2 to 1.9 Pakistani lac per month to cover these expenses.

·         Public transportation can cost around 4,000 – 5,000 PKR per month

·         University hostel in Switzerland cost between 40,000 to 100,000 PKR per month

How to Apply for Admission

Application procedure for admission in a Swizz university is no different than any other country. You will have to select a university, go to its website and apply online with the soft copy of all required documents. After that, university administration will itself contact. If you have any queries, you can simply email them at given address on their website.

After you get the admission, university will send you documents as proof that they have accepted you as their student. With that and all other required documents, you will apply for a multiple entry long stay visa (Visa D) from Swiss embassy in your city.

If that all is too confusing or difficult for you, you can simply acquire the services of a study abroad consultant. They will not only refer you good institutes but also do all the work for your admission and visa. They will just ask for the required that you will have to provide them.

---

10 Reasons to Study in Switzerland from a Swiss Student

 

---

 

 

Usama Ahmed Awan The Editor of StudyAbroad.pk, Usama is a BZU studied Software Engineer, now  a Teacher, Article Writer, Educational Counselor and Journalist. He has been  writing to assist students selecting the right career path.