Study In Switzerland
About Switzerland
Switzerland is a beautiful country with some glorious sites. From the Swiss Alps to the Jura Mountains there are wonderful views to be seen by all who visit the country.
The top tourist attractions in Switzerland include:
- ALake Geneva – in the third biggest city in the country, it is home to the world’s tallest water fountain and many marvellous museums and fine dining restaurants.
- The Swiss National Park – Located in Zernez, the park covers 169 square kilometres and is home to mountains and woodland with a wide variety of wildlife, from red deer to marmots. Admire the breathtaking views and have some time away from your studies.
- The Rhine Falls – located in Schaffhausen it is Europe’s largest waterfall and is home to beautiful views and a medieval castle which houses a youth hostel and shops. If you’re lucky enough to be around on the 1st August, Swiss National Day, it annually hosts a spectacular firework display.
Studying in Switzerland is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture. Take advantage of Switzerland’s location and travel to some of the bordering countries in your down time.
Cost of Studying & Living in Switzerland
The currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF).
Tuition fees at Swiss universities are heavily subsidised by the Swiss government, meaning that public university fees are relatively low. A public institution will tend to charge between CHF 500 ($500 USD) and CHF 2,000 ($2,000 USD) per semester. Private universities will probably charge higher tuition fees, especially for international students. There are scholarships available, contact your chosen institution for more information about this.
It is also important that you consider your cost of living when budgeting for studying in Switzerland. The recommended budget for yearly living cost is between CHF 18,000 and CHF 28,000. Students who are from and EU/EEA country are permitted to work up to 15 hours per week during term time, with no limitations outside of term time. Students from any other country are permitted to work 6 months after the beginning of their studies. They will be issued a work permit. For more information about working during your studies, contact your chosen university.
Visas
If you wish to study at a university in Switzerland, you might have to apply for a visa. This will depend on where you are from.
If you are from an EU/EEA country will not need a visa to study in the country. You will, however, need to register as a foreign resident within 14 days of your arrival. This can be done at your local Residents Registration Office. When you go to do this, you should take with you:
- A valid passport
- Proof of university registration
- A bank statement to provide evidence of funds
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of address
- Two passport photographs.
If you are from any other country, you will need to apply for a visa before you travel to Switzerland. This can be done at the Swiss embassy or consulate in your home country. The application process can take months, so make sure that you get started in plenty of time!
You will need to purchase health insurance before your studies in Switzerland, unless your home health insurance policy is still valid. You are able to choose your insurance provider, with no limitations. However, your chosen institution will be able to provide more information about this if you require more assistance.
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Career Counselling
It is always difficult for the students to select which career path they should follow. With the increasing number of career options today it has become far more complex a decision. It requires an individual’s interest, skill set, qualifications and personality to correspond with each other. Moreover, there are various emotional hazards such as doubt, confusion and apprehension.
Connect to our experts for best Career Counselling which enables you to make the right Career choices. Our Career Counselling Experts can help you make the perfect career plan depending on your area of interest. Our unbiased Career Advice service helps you bring clarity to your thought process and simplify the decision to take the right career decisions.
Education Loan
Most public sector banks and private banks provide education loans to students for pursuing higher professional or technical programs abroad. Sanctioned loan can be used to cover university fees, purchase of books, equipment, travel expenses and purchase of computers.
We help you connect to the bank/financial institution who can help you get the education loan for your studies. Our experts can also guide you with the documentations and requirements for getting education loan.
Admission Guidance
Once you have decided your career pathway and have selected the course you wish to study it is equally important to get admission to right institution. There are hundreds of institutions which offer similar course you wish to study…. How will you decide which institution is best for you.
Our expert provides you admission guidance based on your profile, area of interest, academic scores, test scores, financial budgets and preferred location etc.
They give you full information about the ranking and opportunities so that you make an informed decision while selecting the right university for you.
They are fully trained and equipped to help you with the admission requirements which include application process, making resume, statement of purpose, portfolio etc. We do regular follow-up with university so that you get the timely decision and have sufficient time to apply for your visa and make travel plan.
Study in the USA
The United States of America, also known as the USA, the US or America, is one of the most popular destinations for international students. The US has one of the largest education systems in the world. This makes it a powerhouse of international education and research. From Hollywood, to some of the world’s most prominent technology companies, the country’s influence is seen and felt globally.
Why Study in the USA?
With around 4,500 higher education institutions, all providing world-class degree programmes, it is no wonder that just over 1.1 million international students choose the US as their study destination each year. Higher education is delivered in institutions referred to as colleges, which are split into two main types. Public colleges are state-funded, have lower tuition fees and a larger capacity for students. Private colleges are funded by donations, tuition fees and grants, meaning that they have higher tuition fees, but fewer students.
Many of the colleges or universities in the US are leaders in numerous ranking tables. This means that a qualification earned at a US institution will be highly regarded by employers worldwide. In the 2019 QS World University rankings, the US has 5 institutions in the top 10. It also occupies 33 spots in the top 100. The highest ranked university is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which takes first place. It is followed by Stanford University and Harvard University in second and third place respectively.
Scholarship Guidance
We understand the value of money spent and try our best to get students some form of financial aid in the form of tuition fee bursaries, scholarships, application fee waivers, etc.
You will be surprised to know that Scholarship opportunities are numerous. Many schools or organisations that offer Scholarships & Financial aid fee waivers are awarded to international students on the basis of academic merit and the need for it. Though these awards will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee of that institution. Candidate with strong academics, good performance on standardized exams & extra-curricular achievements would be eligible for scholarship awards & financial assistance.
But this information needs to be presented in manner that it gets highlighted and noticed.
Gateway Abroad have set up unique resources to give a step-by-step guidance for the entire process. Our systematized approach and a network with Universities help students to be successful in their scholarship applications.
We also highlight those programs that have internship options, industrial placements, etc to help students get a foothold into the work place much before they set out to look for jobs during their study and post study periods.
Visa Assistance
As an International student it is very likely that you will require a valid visa before commencing study in most of the countries across the world.
With Gateway Abroad, applying for a student visa is never complicated. Our dedicated team is familiar with student visa applications and will offer assistance and advice for all of your enquiries.
Gateway Abroad has excellent relationships with Embassies and High Commissions worldwide and is able to offer you accurate study abroad student visa information and a seamless experience in applying for visas to study overseas.
This includes completing all the necessary documentation needed for the student visa, lodging the student visa application and coordinating with the respective embassy. We also prepare students for their visa interview through mock interview sessions. Our counsellors will also carefully review the documents and check if everything is in order before submitting them.
No doubt that’s why we have a success rate of closer to 100%
Course Selection
We provide special attention to student course selection procedure with highlighting their past academic records to avoid error free application. We assist students in choosing the right course as it can change their whole life! With this intention, we always suggest the best courses to all our students to study abroad. As our trained counselors have the latest information on job prospects and other required details, we help students to select the right career path for studying abroad.
We fulfill their requirement by providing them number of options available. We always believe to suggest students all the options so they can make a satisfactory choice of the subject they want to study.
Career Counselling
It is always difficult for the students to select which career path they should follow. With the increasing number of career options today it has become far more complex a decision. It requires an individual’s interest, skill set, qualifications and personality to correspond with each other. Moreover, there are various emotional hazards such as doubt, confusion and apprehension.
Connect to our experts for best Career Counselling which enables you to make the right Career choices. Our Career Counselling Experts can help you make the perfect career plan depending on your area of interest. Our unbiased Career Advice service helps you bring clarity to your thought process and simplify the decision to take the right career decisions.