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Switzerland: Costs

Tuition fees and monthly living costs in Switzerland.

Tuition and living costs

Public university tuition
Per semester, non-EU master's: Geneva CHF 500; Lausanne 580; Basel about 850; Zurich 720 + 100 surcharge + 59 contributions; Bern 850 + 1,700 + 34; ETH/EPFL 2,190 (+50 at EPFL); HSG 3,557.50; USI 4,000 (5,000 from 2027/28).Source
Private university tuition
Not yet verified
Monthly living cost
ETH recommends CHF 20,000-26,000 per year for Zurich; UZH advises at least CHF 2,200 per month; UNIL estimates about CHF 2,050 per month; Basel-Stadt migration refers to CHF 2,000 per month; ETH lists fixed costs from CHF 1,790 per month. Shared room in Zurich CHF 800-1,000.Source

Accommodation

ETH has no residences; WOKO cooperative serves ETH/UZH students; shared rooms CHF 800-1,000 in Zurich. Other cities not verified.

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What to watch for in Costs

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  • Verify fees on the university's own page; programmes can differ greatly.
  • Add a margin each year for currency and exchange-rate risk.
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