Overview

Switzerland is nestled in the heart of Europe; this compact little country has an interesting – and neutral – history. The English name for Switzerland unsurprisingly means “Land of the Switzer”, which is an old name for the Swiss people. The Swiss flag is among the most iconic in the world: the simple white cross on a red background. Switzerland is one of the highest countries in Europe. In total, there are precisely 208 Swiss mountains that stretch up past 3,000 meters. These include the legendary Matterhorn, which can be seen on bars of the famous Swiss chocolate brand, Toblerone. In fact, the country is home to more than 7,000 lakes. While Lake Geneva, which lies to the west, is undoubtedly the most famous. Switzerland has a rich sporting history on global stage. The Swiss Confederation consists of 26 regions, called cantons. These cantons can vary significantly depending on their culture and geography.

Why Switzerland

Students who opt to study in Switzerland can choose to do courses form the many universities here or opt for vocational training. Universities here offer courses ranging from general education to applied sciences. There are many technical schools here that offer vocational training and offer certificates and diplomas.

Switzerland has a combination of state-funded institutions and private universities. Both offer a range of courses. The swizz brand is internationally recognized. think swizz chocolates, cheese, watches, and the swizz knife. However, what’s lesser known is the prestigious place that the swizz university system holds in the world.

With several top ranked universities, swizz higher education system offers students the opportunity to take their education and future careers further. Plus, as a promoter of global participation, Switzerland is also an ideal choice for international students to study abroad.

The key reasons to study in Switzerland are people as diverse as geography, the scenic route, the Alps, Adventure sports where you get an opportunity to go hiking, skiing, or biking. High class cities, an international network where nearly 25% of student population in Switzerland is comprised of international students. Meeting international students will be the quickest way to make friends and grow both your social and professional network.

At last, being one of the safest countries in the world, students can lay to rest any concern they have about their safety while studying abroad. Therefore, international students can feel safe exploring Switzerland while just exercising a normal amount of discretion.

Admission Process

Firstly, candidate have to start with the registration process with BASE consultancy and get reliable of receiving the best quality advice from our experts. Profiling a candidate where we make an assessment of his/her academic qualifications, work experience, financial status and career goals. Our experts then evaluate the requirement of any standardised tests you may need to take or review the results which has been already obtained to a candidate. Further we together shortlist the potential countries, universities and courses which match your profile. Students have to fill an online application. Most universities have an admission charge which must be paid online. The online confirmation together with physical copies of admission documents need to be sent to the university. The documentation for admissions fairly detailed and varies with university. Which includes academic documents, financial documents recommendations, SOP etc. Here at BASE Consultancy our experts will help you in editing your essays, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and Resume, which have been written by the candidate. The next process is application review and submission where, the completed application forms are reviewed before they are submitted to the candidate’s choice of universities. Expert consultants of BASE Consultancy will guide with your interview preparation that a candidate will have with the chosen universities. Also, we guide you for the visa interviews which are conducted by high commissions or embassies, as well as the collation and review of relevant documentation for submission of the visa application. At the end we deliver the whole important information about the country of your choice to ensure that you are completely prepared for life at an overseas university.

Entry Requirements

For undergraduate courses, a Swiss maturity certificate or a university qualifying foreign secondary education leaving certificate which should be recognized as equivalent by the university you are applying for.

For master’s programme, a bachelor’s degree is required. And also, sometimes it should be in a relevant discipline to the master’s program of your choice.

Good knowledge and Proficiency in the English language instruction becomes necessary as well. Some universities might ask for TOEFL certificate before being admitted to the program, depending on program’s language of instruction and the language of candidate’s previous education.

Cost of Education

Study in Switzerland for Indian students can be understood with the below given comprehensive table:

Tuition Fees:

Cost of Living in Switzerland:

International students in Switzerland need to make provisions worth 18,000 – 28,000 CHF per Year (7 lakhs to 11 lakhs INR) towards living expenses

Deadlines Intakes

Major intakes are in the month of JANUARY, MAY & SEPTEMBER.

There is no deadline as such in Switzerland but it is recommended to make an application at least 3 months prior to the start date to avoid last minute hassles.

Face Sheet

CAPITAL: Bern

LARGEST CITY: Zurich

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: German, French, Italian and Romansh

GOVERNMENT: Federal semi direct democracy

CALLING CODE: +41

TIME ZONE: UTC+1 (CET)

SUMMER: UTC+2 (CEST)

TOTAL AREA: 41,285 km2

POPULATION: $584 billion

GDP(NOMINAL): $86,673 (PER CAPITA)

CURRENCY: Swiss franc (CHF)

DATE FORMAT: dd/mm/yyyy

Flow Chart Of Process

Qualifying Tests

GRE & TOEFL OR IELTS exams Registration & Training if required by university

University Selection

University Search Search Deadlines Program Selection Cost of the program

Online Application

Apply @ Online Departmental Forms Fee Payment

Application Materials

SOP – Personal Statement LOR’S Resume Preparation Supporting Forms

Mailing and Tracking

Mailing and Tracking Financial Statement Mailing- Courier Tracking of Application

Visa Guidance

VISA Training Classes Mock VISA Interview

Funding Options

Switzerland is best known for its banks, watches, chocolate, education, and high living cost. What we didn’t know is that it’s generous when it comes to scholarships, too. Undoubtedly, the Swiss country is one of the countries with the best education system in the world – so who wouldn’t want to study in such a country. TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS

• Governmental scholarships The Swiss government scholarships are based on partnerships established with several countries and are offered through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). Most of these scholarships are granted to postgraduate candidates and researchers.
• Non-governmental scholarships Swiss universities offer scholarships, too, where one can benefit. International students in Switzerland interested in scholarships can get them from the Swiss government, from Swiss Universities, or other organizations such as SEMS. Every university in Switzerland offers different scholarships.

Work Options

With its excellent quality of life, high wages and low tax rates, it’s no surprise that Switzerland is increasingly popular with job-seeking graduates. There are several types of work permit in Switzerland and the conditions of acquisition vary according to the person and the case.

• B permit: It’s an initial or temporary residence permit valid for one year but can be extended each year, as long as there is no reason not to re-issue it.
• L permit: It is a short-term residence permit that allows you to stay in Switzerland for up to one year. 
• C permit: It is a resident permit for those who have lived in Switzerland for ten consecutive years. With this permit, you are allowed not only to stay in Switzerland but also to find a job. G permit: it is a cross-border authorisation for workers.

Faq’s

 

I would like to settle abroad, what is preferable study overseas or permanent resident visa?

The aim of achieving quality & qualified education is to settle in a good career with a country providing maximum benefits. If you already have credentials which entail you to apply for a direct work permit or migration option from your home country, it is always preferable to relocate overseas on a permanent resident visa as you get maximum benefits while getting a local status.

 

What is the visa I get if I choose Switzerland as my career option?

There are different types of visas, depends upon the purpose of your travel. Students for education go on B permit visa. And are also eligible and get a Schengen visa. Schengen visa has it benefit that an individual having this visa can travel around 26 countries which is an wonderful opportunity.

 

I have completed my education through distance education, will it be recognized?

It depends upon the country and the university or institution where you have attained these qualifications. Most of the government/private universities or institution of higher learning from India are recognized and even a distance education attained at these grants is recognized for the purpose of higher education or Immigration. For more details, please call, sms or send us an enquiry online and we will reach out to you.