Study in Switzerland Consultant

 If you want to continue your studies as a postgraduate at a Swiss university, you can apply to extend your residence permit but you must already have an offer of a place. The maximum extension period is two years.

 Appeals and complaints about student visas in Switzerland

 You can appeal any decisions to refuse you a student visa within 30 days of the refusal. Contact the Swiss embassy or consulate in your home country and explain why you are unhappy with the decision.

 If you are still not satisfied, you can contact the SEM, the Swiss authorities who deal with Swiss visas and permits. You will need to pay an advance on costs of CHF 200.

 If SEM rejects your appeal, your final avenue is the Federal Administrative Court. You should file your appeal within 30 days. Send your appeal along with any supporting evidence to:

 Step 1: Choose a university and a programme

 Browse through the official database on www.studyprogrammes.ch. Choose the type of university, the language of instruction, the level and the field of study.

 Step 2: Check the admission requirements

 Switzerland does not have a centralised admission procedure. With this said each university is autonomous and sets its own admissions criteria. For specific information, you must therefore contact the admissions office of the university of your choice directly.

 Here is some general information on admission to universities:

 Admission to a bachelor programme: the main requirement is an upper secondary school-leaving certificate considered to be equivalent to the Swiss Matura/Maturité/Maturità. Go to Admission to universities to check whether your certificate is accepted. Please note that additional requirements must be met and that admission to undergraduate programmes in the field of medicine is extremely restricted.

 Admission to a master’s programme: the main requirement is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a specific field of study.

 Admission to a doctoral programme: the main requirement is a master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field of study.

 Language requirements: good knowledge of the language of instruction is the prerequisite for successful studies indeed. Check Step 3 below or the university profiles for more information on the language of instruction of the different universities.

 Step 3: Contact the university

 The university of your choice will provide specific information on application deadlines, required documents, admission procedures and enrolment.

 The Swiss universities are listed according to university type here.

 The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has an information page regarding entry into Switzerland and residence, including visa requirements. Other than that it has a helpline attainable by phone, fax or e-mail (Switzerland Entry Residence)

 For further information, check out: Entry, Visa & Residence Permits.

Study in Switzerland Consultant

  We welcome a range of international students from across the world and over 120 different nationalities, who contribute to our thriving international community throughout all our campuses.

 Whether you want to work in law or business, studying with us will ensure you’ll get the best possible start to your career.

 Find out more about our range of courses, language and entry requirements, scholarships, student support services and how to get in contact below.

 Please click the image above to check out our international video.

 Scholarships

 The University of Law offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to support students. We’re committed to helping the brightest minds achieve their career ambitions, whatever their background. Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships.

 Any queries about the scholarships and bursaries available please contact our scholarships team.

 Any queries about the scholarships and bursaries available please contact our scholarships team.

 We can help you to find suitable accommodation with some of the UK’s leading student providers, to make sure you have a comfortable place to live while you are studying with us. We have an online accommodation portal, which provides helpful advice on choosing different types of accommodation that are available to rent in the UK. You can also search property listings if you have accepted your university place with us.

 Estimated living costs

 It is important to factor in living costs for living and studying in the UK. As a guide, we suggest rent will cost around £275 per week in London and £125 to £205 per week in locations outside of London.

 If you have any enquiries, please email our accommodation team.

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 Meet us in your country

 Alongside our appointed educational agents, we attend a range of international exhibitions and events each year so that we can meet you in your own country.

 Search our events to find out when we’ll be visiting an event near you. We’d be delighted to meet you and answer any questions you have.

 There is no doubt that Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries within Europe. Home to more than eight million residents, the country’s world-class universities attract countless prospective students looking for quality higher education.