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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, the University of Basel is not free for interantional students. The university charges minimal semester and other academic fees from its domestic as well as international students. Indian students can expect to pay a semester fee equivalent to that of most Indian universities. Here is the breakup of academic and tuition fees at the University of Basel that the international students must take care of:
| Fee Particulars | Amount of Fee in Swiss Franc (CHF) |
|---|---|
Per Semester Fee For Courses other than PhD | CHF 850 |
PhD Per Semester Fee | CHF 350 |
Per Semester Fee for Students Taking a Leave of Absence | CHF 150 |
Fee for Application or a Change of Course | CHF 100 |
Late Application Fee, Additional Fee | CHF 150 |
Late Registration Fee, Post the Deadline | CHF 100 |
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
The average cost of study at the University of Basel Swiss may range from INR 34k to 85k per semester. Due to its low cost of education and good rank among the top world universities, the University of Basel attracts a swarm of applications each year.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
Basel University has been ranked #131 and #126 by QS WUR 2025 and THE WUR 2025 respectively. With this, the University of Basel has been continuously ranked among the top universities in the world from many years.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
The University of Basel has regularly been ranked among the top 100 universities in the world list over the years and charges only a minimal tuition fee to its students. For these reasons, the university receives a large number of applications every year and thus follows strong selection criteria. This makes the University of Basel very selective in terms of shortlisting students and therefore it becomes tough for students to get into this university.
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9 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
Switzerland is one of the top 5 expensive countries in the world to live in. Accommodation rent, grocery costs, transportation and other expenses are costlier than in India. An Indian student needs INR 145,128 per month to live in Switzerland. This amount does not include the house rent which varies depending on the city you choose.
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9 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
Some of the universities in Switzerland that offer MBA courses do not require any minimum GMAT exam scores to be considered for admission which includes the University of St Gallen and IMD Business School. The other requirements for MBA in Switzerland are given as follows:
- Work Experience
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Statement of Purpose
- Admission Essay
- Letters of Recommendation
- Resume/CV
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can absolutely study for a Bachelor's degree in Switzerland after completing your 12th boards in India! Swiss universities welcome international students, including those from India, as long as you meet their requirements.
You'll need a good academic record from your 12th grade, and for courses taught in English, an IELTS or TOEFL score will help. If the programme is in German, French, or Italian, proficiency in that language might be required. The application process involves submitting your transcripts, a statement of purpose, and recommendation letters. You'll also need to show financial proof to cover tuition and living exp
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10 months ago
Contributor-Level 9
Universities in Switzerland fees vary from INR 94k to INR 99 L as per the programme for international students. However, there are some universities where first-year tuition fees range under 2 L in Switzerland. The below table includes the list of affordable universities in Switzerland:
Universities | First-Year Fees |
|---|---|
University of Geneva | INR 94.61 K |
University of Lausanne | INR 1.1 L |
University of Bern | INR 1.19 L to INR 1.80 L |
University of Zurich | INR 1.36 L |
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences | INR 1.36 L |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
Top universities in Switzerland offers programme either in German or in English language to international students. Therefore, applicants who wish to study in Switzerland must meet below language requirements:
- German: DSH, TestDaF, OSD, telc and others
- French: DELF or DALF
- English: PTE Academic, IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
International students must submit IELTS score as a proof of English language proficincy to get admission at Swiss Universities. However, there are some universities in Switzerland allow students to Study in Switzerland without IELTS.
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