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Study education and teaching in Switzerland

Universities and colleges in Switzerland recorded as teaching education and teaching, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Teacher training, early years, education studies

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From official course data (government statistics and national course registers).

Subjects we can show you in Switzerland

Business and management 40Computing and software 19Engineering 15Medicine and health 24Nursing and midwifery 1Law 1Social sciences 16Psychology 1Education and teaching 42Natural sciences 13Economics and finance 2Music and performing arts 1Architecture and built environment 1Agriculture and environment 5Hospitality and tourism 7Sport and exercise science 3
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

29 institutions recorded as teaching this at master's level in Switzerland.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

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Studying in Switzerland at a glance

Tuition a year
CHF 1,600 to CHF 4,400
Living costs a month
CHF 2,100 to CHF 2,100
First year, all in, from
EUR 29,300
Money to show for the visa
CHF 21,000
Work during term
15 hours a week
Stay to work after
6 months

Official figures, checked 2026-09-26. Tuition for education and teaching can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study education and teaching in Switzerland?

Tuition for international students runs from CHF 1,600 to CHF 4,400 a year, and living costs from CHF 2,100 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 29,300. Fees for education and teaching can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Switzerland?

Yes, up to 15 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Switzerland after I graduate?

Yes: Six-month job search period gives you 6 months.

Will my education and teaching degree from Switzerland let me work at home?

Education and teaching is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

Scholarships to study education and teaching, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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