Cost of a year
What will a year really cost?
From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.
A year in Switzerland
| In CHF as published | In EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | CHF 1,640 to 4,380 | EUR 1,740 to 4,650 Public university, international student |
| Living costs, twelve months | CHF 25,200 | EUR 26,760 |
| Visa or permit fee | Not published | |
| First year, all in | EUR 28,500 to 31,410 | |
| Money you must show for the visa | CHF 21,000 | EUR 22,300 Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs |
Worth knowing. Funds and permit fees are set by each canton, and students cannot work at all in their first six months.
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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 25 September 2026.