It can be unsettling when you consider studying overseas, especially when it comes to finances. Money issues are real, and we hope to help make that a little easier by helping you keep up with the average fees and costs you could be spending on.
It can be unsettling when you consider studying overseas, especially when it comes to finances. Money issues are real, and we hope to help make that a little easier by helping you keep up with the average fees and costs you could be spending on.
Tuition fees at higher education institutions in Switzerland may vary, depending on your nationality, program, or level of study. The average overall cost for a Bachelor’s Degree in Switzerland sits around CHF 18,500 for the entire program, which is roughly RM83,087 at the time of writing. Depending on your institution, however, that number can range from as low as CHF 5000 (~RM22,528) up to CHF 24,000 (~RM108,135). Fees for Master’s degrees in Switzerland can also vary greatly from general Masters of Arts to MBAs.2
Admission Costs
Consider registration fee, examination fee, semester fee, fee for social and cultural institutions, university sports, use of the library, the fee for the student association, etc.. These are, however, sometimes included in the tuition fee.3
Application fees
CHF 50 to 250 (RM224 to RM1120) depending on the University.3
Examination fees
Academic entrance examinations cost anywhere from CHF 100 to 800 (RM448 to RM3,584) per exam.3
Language test fees
If English is not your mother tongue, nor was it the language of your past studies, you may need to sit for English tests such as the GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, which can cost CHF 170 to 250 (RM762 to RM1,120). That applies to other languages, too, be it German, French, or German.3
Other fees
Up to CHF 30 (RM134) in contribution to the sports facilities, around CHF 10 (RM44) in contribution to the social fund, and such contributions for the scholarship fund and student union.3
Meal | CHF 25 or ~RM112 |
Coffee | CHF 4.50 or ~RM20 |
Beer | CHF 7 or ~RM31 |
Cinema ticket | CHF 18 or ~RM80 |
Monthly rent | CHF 1,455 or ~RM6,515 |
Monthly transport | CHF 77 or ~RM345 |
Sources:
1https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/study-abroad/study-in-switzerland
2https://www.educations.com/study-guides/europe/study-in-switzerland/tuition-fees-4250#:~:text=The%20average%20overall%20cost%20for,Masters%20of%20Arts%20to%20MBAs
3https://studyinginswitzerland.com/cost-of-studying-switzerland
4https://www.educations.com/study-guides/europe/study-in-switzerland/student-accommodation-4249
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