University of Bern

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, ETH Zurich ranks as the #1 university in the country, per Shiksha Popularity Rankings. The public institute also forms part of the top 10 universities in the world, in the latest Shiksha rankings, securing a rank #10.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) too, ranks it among the top 10 institutes globally, with the institute maintaining its rank #7, for the third straight year in a row, per the 2026 QS rankings. 

The per semester fee for PhD students at UniBE is CHF 200 (INR 21.5 K), while PhD students must also pay a one-time registration fee worth CHF 100 (INR 10.7 K), as part of the application process.

This is in stark contrast to the average per semester cost of studies at the institute which is around CHF 750 (INR 81 K approx). 

Conversion rate: 1 CHF = INR 107.87

Also known as "The City of Fountains", Bern is known for being one of the most scenic study abroad destinations in the world, with the presence of a number of top higher educational institutes amidst the natural beauty of the region.

Its Old town region, is now a member of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, while its river Aare, offers a welcome respite from the everyday life.

University of Bern, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern University of Teacher Education & the World Trade Institute Bern are some popular institutions in the region. 

Yes, the University of Bern offers a number of English taught courses as part of its course catalogue, however, all UG courses at Bern, can only be taken up in the German language & therefore, interested applicants seeking admission to undergraduate education at Bern University must demonstrate valid proof of German language proficiency.

PG courses & doctoral courses at the institute however, are available in both English & German languages.   

No, studies at Bern University are not free, however, they are very much affordable.  Bern being a public institution charges tuition costs than some other private universities in Switzerland.

The per semester tuition fee is CHF 750 (INR 81 K approx), while internatonal students are also required to pay an additional per semester fee worth CHF 200 (INR 21.5 K), which still keeps the overall per semester fees under CHF 1,000.

Conversion rate: 1 CHF = INR 107.87

The language of instruction for MS in CS is English. The University of Bern requirements for international students for MS in CS are given below:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is required
• 3 years bachelor’s degree is required

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