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10 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.
New answer posted
10 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
New answer posted
11 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 |
New answer posted
11 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
New answer posted
11 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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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
International students must complete the necessary academic qualifications as per the programme to get admission in Switzerland university. Mentioned below are the general entry requirements at popular universities in Switzerland:
Undergraduate Admission Requirements in Switzerland
- Complete high secondary education from a recognised institute
- Must meet the English language requirements
- Must provide a German language certificate
- Submit additional test scores for ACT/SAT (if applicable)
Graduate Admission Requirements in Switzerland
- Complete a UG degree in a relevant discipline
- Must meet the English language requirements
- Must provide a Germ
New answer posted
11 months agoContributor-Level 7
Ten universities in Switzerland are featured in the QS World University Rankings 2025, all of which rank in the top 800. ETH Zurich and EPFL, both within the global top 30, are joined by four more Swiss universities ranked among the world's top 200. Mentioned below are some top universities in Switzerland for international students:
Top Universities in Switzerland | Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Ranking 2026 | Shiksha Popularity Ranking |
|---|---|---|
7 | 10 | |
22 | 34 | |
100 | 64 | |
155 | 95 | |
158 | 115 | |
184 | 107 | |
212 | 135 | |
USI - Università della Svizzera italiana | 473 | Unranked |
642 | 430 | |
801-850 | 556 |
New answer posted
11 months agoContributor-Level 7
Study in Switzerland is not totally free for international students. Switzerland University fees vary from INR 94k to INR 99 L as per the programme for students. The University of Geneva is among the most affordable in the country and the first-year fees is just INR 94k. The below table includes the list of some low-cost universities in Switzerland for international students:
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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