Higher education in Switzerland, features, benefits, cost
16.09.2021Higher education in Switzerlandis the benchmark for quality European higher education. Switzerland combined the university traditions of three countries: France, Germany and Italy, and created its own unique Swiss education system, which today is considered the most prestigious. Universities in Switzerland are included in the ranking of the best universities in the world, Swiss education is in demand by employers around the world. It also has its own unique study programs that set Switzerland apart from other European countries. The most striking example is the direction of the hotel and restaurant business and hospitality.
Diplomas from private and public universities in Switzerland are highly valued by employers around the world. Swiss university graduates occupy leading positions in international companies.
Studying in Switzerland has its advantages
Switzerland in the world is associated with stability, a high standard of living, reliability and accuracy. All these qualities can be attributed to higher education in Switzerland.
Studying in Switzerland provides an opportunity to get useful contacts, because the children of famous politicians, businessmen, diplomats study here.
Switzerland is the cradle of hospitality, the world’s first hotels and universities of the hotel, restaurant and tourism business appeared here.
In Switzerland is home to a large number of luxury companies, international companies and international organizations that accept university students for internships.
Students can study in Switzerland in 4 languages - French, German, Italian or English.
Swiss universities provide a diploma that is in demand by employers around the world, regardless of whether it is a diploma from a private university or a public one.
Higher education in Switzerland
Let’s look at the features of higher education in Switzerland in terms of teaching students from Ukraine and other CIS countries. Education in Switzerland for students from Ukraineis available in private boarding schools, where it is possible to obtain international diplomas of secondary education – A-level, IB, Matura, Abitur, etc. Swiss secondary education gives students the opportunity to enroll in public universities in Switzerland for undergraduate programs. Students can enroll in a master’s program on the basis of a bachelor’s degree from a Ukrainian or any other university.
Learn more about the master’s program in the field of hotel and restaurant business at the Glion Institute of Higher Education
It is currently impossible to enter Switzerland for a bachelor’s degree at a state university, after a Ukrainian school, as our certificate does not correspond to the level of secondary education in Switzerland
Students from Ukraine cannot enroll in a bachelor’s degree at a state university, but private universities in Switzerland will accept such students without a doubt. In order to enter a private Swiss university, students need to provide a certificate with a high average score and a certificate of knowledge of a foreign language. There may also be additional individual requirements of universities, which you can find out from EDUSTEPS consultants.
Les Roches, Bluche
Bachelor’s Degree, Hospitality Management
Bachelor Degree in Global Hospitality Management
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Bachelor’s Degree in International Hospitality Management
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Bachelor Degree in International Hospitality Business
Types of programs of Swiss universities for Ukrainian students
Preparatory programs – offered by private universities in Switzerland. The programs aim to provide the skills needed to study for a bachelor’s or master’s degree program
Bachelor in Switzerland – a 3 to 4 year program taught at public and private universities.
Masters in Switzerland is represented by either classical public universities or private universities, most of which are prestigious business schools. The duration of study on a master’s program in Switzerland is from 1 to 2 years. Often master’s programs have a practical focus and include a mandatory internship.
MBA – Master of Business Administration. This program is taught in prestigious Swiss business schools that train international CEOs.
The cost of studying in Switzerland
Studying in Switzerland is not cheap when it comes to private universities. The cost of studying at a Swiss private university varies from 10,000 to 30,000 Swiss francs per year. In addition to tuition, students must pay for accommodation, meals and related expenses, which are also not cheap.
You can study in Switzerland for free at public universities. To enter state universities for bachelor’s programs, students from Ukraine need to get an international or Swiss secondary education. Unfortunately, after the 11th grade of secondary school, students cannot enter the first year of a Swiss university
Whom to study in Switzerland
The most popular areas of study at universities in Switzerland are: hotel business, restaurant management, tourism business, banking, finance, business management. Scientific areas are popular at state universities: physics, architecture, engineering, natural sciences, medicine.
You will be interested to learn more about Swiss hospitality institutions – READ THE ARTICLE
Swiss universities, where Ukrainians should get higher education
EDUSTEPS recommendation
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Glion, Bulle , Switzerland
Programs: bachelor’s, master’s, post-graduate programs, summer holidays
Specialties: hospitality, tourism, luxury oppression
Les Roches Global Education
Bluche, Switzerland
Programs: bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate programs, summer holidays
Specialties: hospitality, tourism, luxury oppression
Institute of Finance and Management
International University in Geneva
EU Business School
Geneva Business School
How to apply to a Swiss university with the help of the education abroad agency EDUSTEPS
If you are seriously thinking about getting a higher education in Switzerland, we advise you first of all to go with us free consultation
In accordance with the admission requirements of the Swiss university where you decide to enter, our specialist prepares a package of documents and submits it to the admissions committee of the university . The decision on admission is made by the university within 1-4 weeks, after which you receive a letter of admission, which subsequently entitles you to a student visa to Switzerland.
Make an appointment with an EDUSTEPS consultant
The benefits of applying to universities in Switzerland with EDUSTEPS
Individual selection of a study program
Selecting a program in accordance with your requirements and preferences
Admission is carried out by your personal a manager who accompanies you throughout the entire process, from submitting documents to the university to obtaining a visa
Information support for students during the period of study
To work with us on enrolling in Swiss universities, you can use the following service packages:
EDUSTEPS Premium
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