Study in Switzerland, with a plan to stay.
World-leading universities and hospitality schools, low public tuition, high salaries — and high living costs to plan for.
Your route from study to permanent residence.
- 01D visa
Student permit
Cantonal permit for full-time study.
- 026 months
Job search
Six months after graduating to find a job.
- 03B permit
Work permit
Employer-sponsored; eased for graduates in high-demand fields.
- 04C permit
Settlement
Usually after ten years of residence.
Switzerland rewards graduates in engineering, science and finance; plan internships from year one.
Rules change often. We confirm the current requirements for your case at assessment.
The essentials for Switzerland.
- Visa
- National D visa + cantonal student permit
- Post-study work
- 6 months to look for work
- Intakes
- September and February
Permits are issued by the canton where you study
Switzerland's cantons handle residence permits, so exact rules and funds amounts vary by where you study.
Part-time work up to 15 hours a week after 6 months
After six months of residence you can work up to 15 hours a week in term, and full-time in holidays.
Living costs are among the highest in Europe
Budget carefully: rent, health insurance and food cost far more than in most study destinations.
Hospitality and hotel-management schools offer paid internships
Swiss hospitality programmes build in paid industry placements, which help offset fees.
Institutions students often apply to.
A starting point, not a shortlist. Your shortlist is built from your academics, budget and PR goal.
- ETH Zurich
- EPFL
- University of Zurich
- University of Geneva
- University of Basel
- University of Bern
- University of Lausanne
- University of St. Gallen
- Università della Svizzera italiana
- University of Fribourg
Visas we handle for Switzerland.
Swipe to see each visa, tap a card for details.Hover or tap a card for the key details.
Before you fly and after you land.
Everything around the offer letter for Switzerland, arranged through vetted providers.
- Accommodation
- Swiss health insurance (or an approved exemption)
- Education loans
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo
- Forex & bank account
- SIM card
- Airport pickup
- Scholarships
Free cost calculator
What will Switzerland cost you each month?
Rent, food and tuition by city, in rupees, checked against the visa funds rule.
How we help you into Switzerland.
Your timeline for Switzerland, counted back from the intake — so you always know what happens next.
- 12 months before
Programme mapping
Public universities and hospitality schools compared on cost and placements.
- 9–10 months
Applications
Applications and admission letter.
- 6 months
Funds & accommodation
Funds for the first year and accommodation confirmed.
- 3 months
Visa & permit
National D visa application and cantonal permit.
- 1 month
Pre-departure
Forex, SIM, insurance and airport pickup.
- First 14 days
Land & register
Register with the commune, health insurance and bank account.
Planning to study in Switzerland?
Send your details and we will come back with a realistic shortlist, a full first-year cost and the likely route to PR.
Switzerland questions
Let's map your global pathway
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.