Switzerland

Overview

One of the popular study abroad destinations is Switzerland. It provides world-class education with advanced research opportunities for international students. It has a higher standard of living and a multilingual culture. To your knowledge a large number of the student population in higher education are international students. It is known for world-class hospitality education; besides, it is also equally found in business study, computer science and technology study, and law studies as well. There are regular universities for getting basic university education experience, the University of Applied Science and Arts, and the University of Teacher Education for studying lectureship. The top educational institutes of this nation are the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, the University of Lausanne, and the University of Geneva, which are top-ranking world-class universities.

Key facts to study in Switzerland

Level of degrees to enroll in:

Bachelor’s degree for which secondary education must be completed in Nepal or an international qualification like A levels.

Masters’ degree must have relevant Bachelor’s degree with thorough academic understanding

PhD and post-doctoral, for which a master's degree with a research proposal and support from an academic host professor is required.

VISA Type

Apply for a D visa at the Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu. For this visa application form, a fee can be charged. It can be downloaded with four recent passport-sized photos, an identity card and document, a letter of acceptance, and personal documents like an essay signed by the applicant, biodata, a commitment letter, a financial document from the last twelve months, a certificate, a diploma, a confirmation of employment, a birth certificate, and parent consent for minors in incase.

Cost of Study

Program Typed Cost Range (CHF)
Bachelor’s degree 1000-4500
Master’s degree 1500-8000
PhD degree 500-3000

 

Scholarship

ETH Zurich Excellence scholarship and Opportunity Program: CHF 12000 per semester with tuition waiver and membership

EPFL Excellence Fellowships cover tuition support plus living expenses to study bachelor's and master's programs.

Excellence scholarship of University of St. Gallen CHF 18744 Total tuition waiver for bachelor's and Masters studies

IMD MBA scholarship CHF 30000 for MBA studies

UBS Center Scholarship for PhD Economics cover full living and tuition expenses

Benefits of studying in Switzerland for Nepalese students

  • Academic excellence
  • Multi-cultural environment
  • Career and research chances
  • Funding and scholarship
  • Life quality
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Business and Management
  • Life Science and Medicine
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Law
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Environmental Science
  • Culinary

Universities courses and average tuition fees

Universities Courses Average Tuition Fees (per year)

Business and Economics

CHF 1000-2500
Life Science and Medicine CHF 1000-1700
Hospitality CHF 15000- 30000
Arts and Humanities

CHF 1000-2000

 

Requirement to study in Switzerland for Nepalese students

Documents required to study in Switzerland are:

  1. Complete the application form
  2. Valid passport
  3. Academic transcripts
  4. Language proficiency test score
  5. Statement of Purpose
  6. Curriculum Vitae
  7. 2 letters of recommendations
  8. Passport-size photos
  9. Application fee paid proof
  10. Valid Type D Visa.

Job fields with annual salary

Job fields Annual salary(CHF)
Software developer  7000-9000
Financial Analyst  6000-8000
Legal Associate 8000- 10000
IT System Architect 10000 Above
Housekeeping attendant 3500-4500
Receptionist 4000-5000
Junior Kitchen Staff 3500-4500

Top University of Switzerland

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