Switzerland – The-Destiny

Study in Switzerland

Switzerland is a wonderful place to live and study. The country ranks among the most travelled to European countries due to its hotels, diversity of its heritage, food, chocolates, and of course the Alps. Study abroad programs in Switzerland not only provide education and training of unmatched quality, but also provide students the opportunity to have wonderful life experiences.

Education in Switzerland

Switzerland has always placed a high value on good-quality education and boasts many higher education opportunities. There are a total of 12 universities in the country which specialize in various fields of education.
Swiss universities are well renowned for science and technology programmes, and offer excellent choices in a variety of subjects, attracting students from all over the globe.

Cost of living in Switzerland

While the cost of living in Switzerland is notoriously high, the benefits of studying and working there are notable. The positive aspect includes higher salaries, a global setting, and an exceptional quality of life, making it a safe and healthy environment for residents and visitors alike.

Switzerland Student Visa

If students want to study in Switzerland at a well-known university, first, they must find a programme and get accepted into it. Once they have confirmed that the student has a place to study (a certificate of enrolment), they can then apply for a visa to study in the country.

For courses of up to three months – summer courses and language schools – students may need a short-term Schengen C visa. For courses longer than three months, they may need a long-term national D visa.

Applying for a Swiss visa

Students need to apply for a student visa, and this can be done through the Embassy of Switzerland. They need to complete an application form and submit supporting documentation in English.

For short-term Schengen C visas, documentation includes:

A valid passport/travel ID
Proof of adequate financial resources to cover the costs while in Switzerland
Healthcare/accident insurance
Confirmation of booked courses including fees paid
If a student is under 18, a birth certificate and authorization to travel is compulsory.

For long-term D visas, documentation includes:

A valid passport/travel ID
Proof of adequate financial resources to cover costs while in Switzerland. Students will also need a copy of a bank statement or a letter from their bank
Proof of health insurance which includes coverage for accidents
Motivation letter outlining why the student wants to come to Switzerland to study and how it will be beneficial to their career
Confirmation of enrolment at a recognized Swiss educational institution
Confirmation of course fees paid
Student’s CV
Copies of previous educational certificates and diplomas
A signed letter confirming that the student will leave Switzerland at the end of the course
Students may also be asked to sit a language test to make sure that they will be able to follow the lectures.

When you arrive in Switzerland

Students have 14 days after their arrival in Switzerland to register their arrival and arrange to get the residence permit from the cantonal migration offices (if required). They will be issued with a permit B in the form of a biometric card. It is valid for a year and renewable.

Working in Switzerland while you’re a student

Students can work part-time while studying for up to 15 hours a week, and full-time during holidays, but only after they have lived in Switzerland for six months.

Postgraduate studies