Switzerland

The highest paying roles are typically in finance, pharmaceuticals, and specialised medicine.

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), investment bankers, and medical specialists like surgeons often earn over CHF 250,000 annually.

Senior IT and engineering roles also command high salaries. Often exceeding CHF 130,000.

Yes, USD 100,000 (roughly CHF 88,000) is a good salary. It is above the national median of approximately CHF 84,288. For a single professional, it provides a comfortable life in most regions. However, it may feel tighter for a family in expensive cities like Zurich

For Indian students specifically, the cheapest public universities in Switzerland are:

1. University of Geneva- CHF 435-500 per semester - same fees for international students as Swiss students. This is your best option.
2. University of Lausanne- CHF 500-580 per semester - also charges the same for everyone, making it very affordable.
3. University of Neuchâtel- CHF 700 per semester for international students - slightly higher than Geneva/Lausanne but still reasonable.

Yes, there are many English-taught programs at Swiss public universities, especially at the master's level. In all, ETH Zurich and EPFL have the most extensive English-taught offerings in technical fields.

Yes, all the universities of Switzerland accept Indian students easily. And they have separate admission process and admission requirements for Indian students. And many Indian students study in Switzerland each year, though the process requires careful planning regarding finances and meeting academic prerequisites.

No. It is not free to study at the public universities in Switzerland. Tuition costs at public universities in Switzerland ranges from CHF 500 to 4,000 per year. This is pretty low for the quality of education offered.  

Switzerland actively seeks skilled workers for specialised roles where local talent is scarce. Most vacancies are currently found in Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Biotechnology, and Healthcare. Indian students specializing in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) generally have the highest success rate in securing work permits compared to non-technical fields.

Yes, it is possible. It depends on the industry. Many popular jobs in Switzerland within the IT, Banking, and Pharmaceutical sectors. It operate primarily in English. Especially at large multinational companies in Zurich and Geneva.