Education in Switzerland

Switzerland is a country with a rich history and diverse cultures, renowned for its stunning landscapes, including the Swiss Alps. The country is characterized by green forests, crystal-clear lakes, and majestic mountains, making its cities enchanting.

The country is also known for its delicious chocolates, cheeses, Swiss watches, world-renowned banks, and the Red Cross. Tourist attractions like the Zurich Street parade, Fete du Geneve, Verbier Extreme, and Swiss Open Tennis Tournament add to its appeal. The exotic mountain ranges are also popular for skiing and snowboarding. 

Why choose Switzerland for education?

The primary industry created in Switzerland is the knowledge and education service sector, as the country lacks natural resources. The products must be imported, processed, and sold, but they can't manufacture products. The tourism, insurance, banking, and dairy products industries, together with the top-ranked hotel and finance sectors, have all developed into essential components of the economy.

The most popular educational facilities for international students are Swiss Hospitality Schools, which are spread throughout the country and are well-known around the world as a natural and unavoidable choice for first-rate hospitality education.

Trendy Courses in Switzerland

·         At the undergraduate level: 
Tourism, Business Administration, Tourism Marketing Management, Banking, Communication Design, Human Resources, Accounting, Sports Management, Media Science, Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Multimedia Production.

·         At the postgraduate level:
Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Management, Information Science, and Engineering.

Switzerland Education System

The majority of kids in Switzerland attend public schools. Private schools are frequently more expensive, and many parents send their children there as a last resort because they are not as well-known for their quality as public schools.

·         Municipalities operate kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools.

·         Cantons provide at least one secondary school and nine universities.

·         The Confederation runs two universities.

Conditions for Admission

Undergraduate:

·         65% in HSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate and (10+2) years of education is required.

·         Successful completion of IELTS/TOEFL

Postgraduate:

·         A Bachelor Degree with good scores /First-class

·         IELTS / TOEFL

·         2 – 3 Years Work Experience preferable

Language Requirement

In order to apply to Swiss academic institutions that offer higher education, you must pass one of the following commonly recognized English language tests: PTE Academic. IELTS Academic. TOEFL. 

Job Opportunities

·         International students are permitted to work up to 15 hours a week, with flexible hours available in places like Geneva, where they can work up to 30 hours.

·         Taking on additional jobs is not advised because of the demanding schedule at the university.

Stay back

After graduation, the stay back in Switzerland will last for six months. The validity of your work permit is contingent upon your employment with a Swiss employer. You need to have resided in Switzerland for ten years in order to apply to be a permanent resident (PR).