As a business center in Europe, young people not only dream of studying here, but also consider pursuing a career in Switzerland after completing their studies.
If you have considered studying in Switzerland or have been admitted to a Swiss university, please read the following to learn more about the tuition and living expenses of Swiss international students.
? 1. Swiss university tuition fees In most European countries, the tuition fees of non-EU/EEA citizens are higher than those of EU/EEA students. Switzerland is an exception; Here, the tuition fees of most public universities are the same for all international students, regardless of their nationality. However, there are some exceptions:
? University of Fribourg? University of Lucerne? Neuchatel University? St. Gallen University? Lugano University? University of Zurich In these universities, you will encounter two situations:
? Are tuition fees higher for non-EU/EEA citizens? Compared with the tuition fees of domestic (Swiss) students, the tuition fees of all international students are higher than those of public universities.
Swiss public universities receive a lot of funds from the government. This is why tuition is more affordable than that of British or American universities. International students who come to Switzerland through exchange programs do not have to pay any tuition fees.
Average tuition in Swiss public universities:
? Bachelor's and Master's courses: 400–3700 euros/year? Doctoral degree:100–900 euros/year private university tuition.
Tuition fees in private universities in Switzerland are usually very high, as high as 43,000 euros per year. Some universities offer discounts if students pay the full fee at the beginning of the course. For some degrees, tuition is calculated according to the total number of courses or credits.
The most affordable Swiss university
The following are some of the most affordable higher education institutions in Switzerland:
? University of Geneva-average tuition: 900 euros/year? University of Bern-average tuition fee: 1, 700 euros/year? Fhnw, Northwest University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Switzerland-Average tuition: 65,438+0.260 Euro/year? University of Lausanne-Average tuition: 1.040 Euro/year? The living expenses of international students in Switzerland are very expensive, and managing your monthly budget without compromise may be a formidable challenge.
You should have an average budget of 1, 300–1,700 euros/month to pay for accommodation, food, transportation, supplies and leisure activities. Geneva and Zurich are the most expensive cities, and you may need a monthly budget of more than 65,438+0,700 euros.
The following are your average expenses in these Swiss cities:
? Geneva–1.650–2,500 euros/month? Zurich–1.650–2,200 euros/month? Bern-about 1, 600 euros/month? Basel–1,400–2,000 Euros/month student accommodation and options
The accommodation price in Switzerland is about 600-700 euros/month, which is much higher than the international average of 300 euros/month.
The most common accommodation options for Swiss international students are:
? Student dormitory-450 to 800 euros per month. The quota is limited. ? Rent/share apartments-the average price is between 700 and 65438 euros+0,200 euros per month. It is one of the most popular accommodation options for students. You can reduce the cost by sharing an apartment with other students. Food prices in Switzerland
Most students choose to buy food from the supermarket and eat out once in a while. You expect to pay 400 to 550 euros a month for food. Try to shop after 5 pm, because many stores offer 25-50% discount on perishable goods.
Cheap restaurants in Switzerland offer meals ranging from € 0/6 to € 27 per person/kloc. The price of restaurants serving international cuisine may be lower.
A good choice is the university canteen, you only need to pay 8- 10 euros, or a snack bar or restaurant located in a department store (such as Migros, Coop or Manor).
transportation cost
About 1 1% students choose to travel on foot, 10% students use bicycles and 10% students use public transportation. The monthly ticket for public transport is about 55 euros.
In major Swiss cities such as Zurich, Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne and Neucha tel, any public transport ticket is valid on trains, trams, buses and even ships.
You can also use the Numbeo website to check other prices and fees in Switzerland.
Extra expenses for students
? Monthly health insurance: 250 to 330 euros. If you meet certain requirements, you may not have to pay this fee. ? Books and supplies: 65,438,000 euros/month. With a student ID card, the entrance fee for the museum is only 6 to 7 euros.