Switzerland has a high rate of foreign students pursuing higher education and doctoral degrees, which is due to its strong reputation in education as evidenced by the many Nobel laureates associated with Swiss universities. There are 12 universities in Switzerland, with 10 maintained by cantons and focusing on non-technical subjects, and 2 maintained by the federal government. Popular fields of study for overseas students in Switzerland include human medicine, civil engineering, computer science, physics, and international business. The application process involves applying online by the specified deadlines, paying the application fee, uploading required documents, and ensuring proficiency in the language of instruction for the chosen university and program of study.

1. HERE IS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO FOR
STUDYING IN SWITZERLAND
Switzerland’s high rate of foreign students in higher education especially the
highest in doctoral level students is an epitome of its studious provenance in
education. Though smaller in size, its vast contribution to education, which is
epitomized by Nobel laureates (Albert Einstein, Vladimir Prelog, Heinrich
Rohrer, Richard Ernst, Edmond Fischer, Rolf Zinkernagel and Kurt Wuthrich) in
the field of science, 113 Nobel laureates in all fields and nine Nobel winning
organizations residing in Switzerland, obviously attracts the students from
across the world to study in Switzerland. And we feel proud to acquaint you with
the work to be done to study in Switzerland before you apply.

2. Know About Switzerland and Its Universities
It is a landlocked country bordering with France in the west, Germany in the
north and Austria and Liechtenstein in the east. French, German and Italian are
widely spoken and official languages of Switzerland.
Among the 12 universities of Switzerland, 10 are maintained by cantons and
offers non-technical subjects. The largest is University of Zurich. The remaining
two are sponsored by the federal government.
The 10 universities under the supervision of cantons:
 University of Basel
 University of Bern
 University of Fribourg
 University of Geneva
 University of Neuchatel
 University of Lausanne
 University of Lucerne
 University of Lugano
 University of St. Gallen
 University of Zurich
The two universities maintained by federal government:
 Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
 Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich
Apart from the above, there are seven public and two private Universities of
Applied Sciences. University of St. Gallen ranked 329 in the world for
management studies.
Select the Right Course for Your Study in Switzerland
Students are advised to go through the university websites to select the
discipline of their interest. Here are some options for which overseas education
in Switzerland is famous for.
 Masters in Human Medicine
 Masters in Civil Engineering
 Masters in Computer Science
 Masters in Physics
 Masters in International Business

3. Essential Awareness Regarding Study in Switzerland
Study in Switzerland is highly focussed on research. So while choosing your
degree, you must be careful. Make sure that your degree should lead to further
research. Check all the entry requirements because there are specific entry
criteria for specific programmes such as Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary
Medicine.
Moreover, it should be known that Swiss universities do not recognize Distance
Education Certificates and Certificates from Vocational and Part-time Courses.
In case of having such certificates, the applicant has to pass Swiss maturity
examination which is equivalent to International Baccalaureate.
How to Apply
The salient feature of overseas education in Switzerland is the application
process.
 Apply online through university website
 Pay the application fee
 Upload all the required documents and credential before the deadline
Each semester application deadlines are given below.
Fall Semester: 1 December – 30 April
Spring Semester: 1 May – 30 November
If you belong to a visa required country, the following are the deadlines
Fall Semester: 1 December – 28 February
Spring Semester: 1 May – 30 September
The application deadlines for PhD candidates are:
Fall Semester : until 15 October
Spring Semester: until 31 March
Late applications are considered for the next semester.
Know the Language
The media of instructions in which universities of Switzerland offer courses are:
German, French and Italian depending on the university.
Swiss universities also offer courses in English Medium.

4. Know the Required Documents
Below are the documents required while applying to a University:-
 Signed copy of application form
 Two passport photos
 Copy of identity document
 Official academic transcript
 High school diploma or Bachelor’s diploma
 German/French/English proficiency certificates
 CV
 Evidence of application fee payment
 Personal essay
What to do Once We Receive Offer Letter
Non-European students have to apply for student visa which takes around one
month time. All international students need residence permit, if they want to
study in Zurich. It can be obtained within 14 days after your arrival.
For more information please contact our expert at 9205590713 or visit
www.global-opportunities.net to register online