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Overview of schools and courses www.weiterbildung.ch www.seminare.ch Language: German Verband Schweizerischer Volkshochschulen www.up-vhs.ch Languages: German, French 12.3 Universities and colleges. 12.3.1 Universities and technical colleges Fig. 58: Swiss higher education landscape In Switzerland there are ten cantonal universities at which the language of instruction is either German (Basel, Berne, Zurich, Lucerne, St. Gallen), French (Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchâtel), Italian (Lugano) or German and French (Fribourg). There is a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (French) and one in Zurich (German). In 2008, some 117,000 students were enrolled in these twelve universities, 50 % of whom were female. About 24 % were foreign students, which is one of the highest percentages of international students worldwide. At 45 %, the number of foreign professors is also very high, underscoring the international aspect of Swiss universities. There is a very wide range of subjects of study offered at Swiss universities. With the exception of medicine, there are no specific restrictions on admission. For a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, foreign students must fulfill the language requirements, and some universities require students to pass an admissions exam. Tuition fees for international students are also very reasonable. In addition to tuition, between CHF 18,000 and 28,000 a year is required for living expenses, depending on the city and personal needs. As part of the Bologna Accords, all courses of study have been switched over to the Bachelor’s/Master’s system. Switzerland participates in international student exchange programs such as Erasmus, making it possible for foreign students to study at a Swiss university for a semester. Source: SER State Secretariat for Education and Research Swiss universities have earned high praise worldwide for their curricula and fields of research in certain areas of specialization in various degree subjects. The two federal institutes of technology in Zurich (ETHZ) and Lausanne (EPFL) work together with the international research community to conduct cutting-edge research. They strive to attract world-renowned scientists. Swiss universities regularly rank among the top 100 universities worldwide and even higher in Europe. Swiss colleges and universities are also involved in international research programs – particularly the EU Framework Program for Research and Technological Development – and offer postgraduate studies (e.g. in cooperation with foreign academic institutions). 114 Handbook for Investors 2010
Fig. 59: Tuition fees in CHF per year (2008/09) Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology Zurich University of Basel University of Berne University of Fribourg University of Geneva University of Lausanne University of Lucerne University of Neuchâtel University of St. Gallen University of Zurich University of Lugano (Lugano, Mendrisio) Swiss students 1,266 1,288 1,400 1,310 1,224 1,000 1,160 1,570 1,030 2,040 1,378 4,000 Additional fees for international students – – – – 300 – – – 550 300 200 4,000 Total international students 1,266 1,288 1,400 1,310 1,524 1,000 1,160 1,570 1,580 2,340 1,578 8,000 Source: CRUS Rectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities Overview of universities Information for foreign students www.ch.ch Search under: university Languages: German, English, French, Italian www.swissuniversity.ch Language: English State Secretariat for Education and Research www.sbf.admin.ch Languages: German, English, French, Italian Study in Switzerland www.crus.ch Languages: German, French University rankings www.universityrankings.ch Languages: German, English, French 12.3.2 Universities of applied sciences Universities of applied sciences offer practical training at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level for professionals, most of whom have professional certification and have already gathered experience in their trade. In addition to normal teaching, these universities conduct research and development projects with private companies, in particular smaller and medium-sized companies, and provide advanced training courses to local enterprises. Swiss University Continuing Education Association www.swissuni.ch Languages: German, English, French, Italian As a result, universities of applied sciences have partial responsibility for regional science and technology transfer and therefore are in continuous interaction with the industry. They have a large pool of teaching, research, development and services competence which is strongly geared to clients, markets and practice. In their role as research institutes, they are supported at the national level by the CTI Innovation Promotion Agency and by the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology and universities. Handbook for Investors 2010 115
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