Study abroad in Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland is internationally recognized as a centre of excellence for education. Alongside the state-funded establishments, Switzerland also offers a wide choice of high quality education at private schools. Both public and private establishments provide a comprehensive range of education at all levels.

The fusion of German, French and Italian ingredients has formed a robust national culture, and you can enjoy the country's dramatic landscapes, quaint country settings, historic castles and heritage and of course the breathtaking Swiss Alps.

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Swiss College of Agriculture Bern Bern University o...
Architecture
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BA in Architecture Lugano University of Lug...
Business & Management
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Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Several locations (2) European Universi...
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management Several locations (2) European Universi...
Bachelor of Business Administration Several locations (2) European Universi...
Accelerated Adult Education - Business Administ... Zurich SBS Swiss Busines...
Associate Degree Geneva UBIS - University...
Bachelor in Business Administration - 2 Year Pr... Lausanne Business School L...
Bachelor in Business Administration - 3 year Pr... Lausanne Business School L...
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) - 3 y... Lausanne Business School L...
Bachelor of Art in Hospitality Finance and Reve... Glion sur Montreux Glion Institute o...
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Geneva International Uni...
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Zurich SBS Swiss Busines...
Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospital... Glion sur Montreux Glion Institute o...
Bachelor of Business Administration in Internat... Bluche Les Roches Intern...
Bachelor of Science in International Management... Lucerne Lucerne School of...
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration Lausanne Business School L...
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration Geneva European Universi...
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration Montreux European Universi...
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration Zurich United Internatio...
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration Geneva UBIS - University...
BBS - Bachelor in Business Studies Zurich United Internatio...
BMW - Bachelor of Wealth Management Geneva European Universi...
BMW - Bachelor of Wealth Management Montreux European Universi...
Department of Business and Administration, Heal... Bern Bern University o...
Accounting / Finance
Switzerland
Bachelor of Business Administration in Internat... Bluche Les Roches Intern...
Economics
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Bachelor in Economics Lugano University of Lug...
Engineering
Civil / Structural Engineering
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Department of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engi... Bern Bern University o...
Computer / Software Engineering
Switzerland
Department of Engineering and Information Techn... Bern Bern University o...
Hospitality / Tourism
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Bachelor of Arts in Leisure & Tourism Management Several locations (2) European Universi...
BA - Bachelor of Arts in Leisure & Tourism Mana... Geneva European Universi...
BA - Bachelor of Arts in Leisure & Tourism Mana... Montreux European Universi...
BA Honours Degree in Hospitality Entrepreneurship Lucerne IMI University Ce...
BA Honours Degree International Tourism Management Lucerne IMI University Ce...
Bachelor in Culinary Arts Lucerne Culinary Institut...
Bachelor in Event, Sport and Entertainment Mana... Glion sur Montreux Glion Institute o...
Bachelor in International Hospitality Management Lausanne Ecole hoteliere d...
Bachelor of Art in Hospitality and Environmenta... Glion sur Montreux Glion Institute o...
Bachelor of Art in Hospitality and Events Manag... Glion sur Montreux Glion Institute o...
Bachelor of Art in Hospitality and Human Resources Glion sur Montreux Glion Institute o...
Bachelor of Art in Hospitality and Marketing Glion sur Montreux Glion Institute o...
Bachelor of Art in Hospitality and Tourism Mana... Glion sur Montreux Glion Institute o...
Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality M... Passugg SSTH Swiss School...
Bachelor of Business Administration in Internat... Bluche Les Roches Intern...
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Chur University of App...
BBA in Hospitality and Tourism Bern SHML Swiss Colleg...
BSc in Hospitality Management: Food, Beverage &... Bluche Les Roches - Gruy...
BSc in Hospitality Management: International Ho... Bulle Les Roches - Gruy...
Event Management
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BA (Honours) in Events Management Montreux SHMS Swiss Hotel ...
BA Honours Degree International Tourism and Eve... Lucerne IMI University Ce...
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More about Switzerland

The Swiss Education system

The Swiss higher education system covers universities and higher vocational training. Switzerland has universities providing general education and universities of applied sciences. Higher vocational training is provided by higher technical schools and technical schools, leading to vocational certificates and higher vocational diplomas. Both types of institute make up a dense network of education outlets in Switzerland, offering Swiss and international students alike a high quality of higher education opportunities.

Universities

University education is provided by ten 10 cantonal universities, Federal Institutes of Technology and 7 Universities of Applied Sciences.

There are ten Cantonal Universities and the two federal institutes of technology. These are the university institutes, some of whose histories, particularly in the case of the cantonal universities, date back to the 15th century. The oldest university in Switzerland  - the University of Basel, was founded in 1460. All twelve universities operate more or less in the classical tradition of European universities in that they both teach and conduct research and offer a wide range of studies within the faculties of law and economics, mathematics and natural sciences, the humanities and the social sciences.

Universities of Applied Sciences

The seven Universities of Applied Sciences have emerged since 1997 from the amalgamation and specialisation of around 70 advanced technical schools consisting of technical colleges and higher commercial comprehensive schools. The universities of applied sciences work under the motto "Equal standards, different approach". In other words, they have the same educational task combined with elements of general vocational training while taking a more practice-oriented approach through a close link between teaching and research. The universities of applied sciences provide applied vocational science-based training, carry out applied research and development, are key players in promoting knowledge and technology transfer and offer specialised graduate studies for professionals as a part of life-long learning. In 2004 there were approximately 44,000 students studying at the seven universities of applied sciences.

Academic degrees and duration of studies

University-level education follows the bachelor-master system. Like other countries, Switzerland wants to make it easier for international students to move between universities, and in 1999 signed the so-called Bologna declaration. Reforms aimed at standardising the structure of studies and of degrees are planned to be complete by 2010. Under this new two-tiered system, the first grade awarded is the Bachelor degree (180 ECTS credits or three years full-time study) and the second is the Master degree (90 - 120 ECTS credits or one and a half years full-time study). A Bachelor's degree is the pre-requisite for admittance to studies at Master's level. A Master's degree and good grades are the pre-requisite for undertaking a doctorate. To be eligible for starting your doctorate studies, you will need a master degree in a related field.

Private schools

In addition to the institutions of higher learning named above, there are also a number of private universities and educational institutes in Switzerland. With 3 official languages (French, German and Italian) Switzerland has a lot of international schools. Switzerland in general has earned international acclaim for the excellence of their private schools. Private schools offer language studies, a wide variety of hospitality and service programs, as well as Commercial & Management Courses for BBA, MBA, Executive MBA and DBA degrees.

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