VisaChief🇨🇭 Study in Switzerland
Switzerland offers very low public tuition alongside world-leading science and engineering schools (ETH Zurich, EPFL). Living costs are high, but so are graduate salaries.
Visa
National (D) Student visa
Gov fee
CHF 88
Processing
8-12 weeks
Work rights
Up to 15 hours/week during term (from 6 months after arrival).
Post-study
6-month permit to seek highly-qualified work after graduating.
English
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL, or German/French/Italian per canton.
Avg tuition
CHF 1.5k-4k / yr
Avg living
CHF 22k-28k / yr
Financial requirement
Show CHF 21,000/yr of resources.
Step-by-step: National (D) Student visa
Get admitted
Apply directly to the university or ETH domain school.
Prepare funds & motivation letter
Cantonal authorities assess your resources and intent.
Apply for the D visa
Submit at the Swiss representation in your country.
Register for a residence permit
Register with the cantonal migration office after arrival.
What you will need
- Admission letter
- Proof of CHF 21,000 funds
- Motivation letter
- Health insurance
Top universities in Switzerland
2 institutions that enrol international students.
Indicative figures for 2025-26. Confirm current fees, funds thresholds and rules at the official government source before applying. General information only, not immigration advice.