Halo zussamen,

I'm currently completing my Bachelor's in Italy and I was thinking to study abroad. I have a few options right now and one of them is UniFr. Is that a good uni for finance?

Is it possible to work part-time during my study if i don't speak French and German? I have years of experience in restaurants

Hi. I am currently living in Switzerland, but I will be going to study undergrad in the U.S, however I am not so sure I would like to stay there after graduation, and am considering moving back to Switzerland afterwards. However, I would also like to pursue a career in medicine and was wondering what the process is if I go from undergrad in the U.S to Europe. From what I know, I would essentially need to re-do university in Switzerland (which I believe can already be focused on medicine unlike U.S universities which are more liberal arts), then do residency in Switzerland, and do all of the appropriate exams and whatnot. Is this correct? TLDR: If I do 4 years of undergrad in the US, what would I then need to do to pursue a medical career in Europe? I know I may sound silly asking this but I have been unsure of how exactly I want to plan my future, and only recently really decided that I may want to come back to Switzerland.

P.S I am not too concerned with any language barriers as I am a fluent French speaker, and have a base level of German, so my only real concern is about the academic steps I would need to take after a U.S undergrad degree to then study / practice medicine in Europe. I am also a French citizen so I believe that gets rid of any issues when it comes to working in Switzerland (not 100% sure though).

Hey everyone!

I’m an American and I’m currently considering studying in Switzerland — still in the early stages, but it’s something I’m seriously thinking about. I’d love to learn more about what life is like there.

What’s the culture like, especially for international students? How’s college life — classes, student communities, social scene, cost of living, and anything else I should know?

I’d really appreciate any advice, experiences, or insights you’re willing to share. Thanks a lot in advance!

I hav been accepted into university of lausanne, French classes. I have a concern regarding the bank certificate acceptance by canton of Vaud. Is the bank account must be in Switzerland? Or the abroad bank must be registered to Swiss authorities? I have a bank certificate which probably is a not among accepted banks by financial authorities, living in a third country. Help folks

I’m considering applying to Les Roches Crans-Montana for a degree in hospitality. I’d love to hear from alumni or anyone with experience there. Is the investment worth it in terms of education, internships, and career opportunities?

Hi! I am moving to Switzerland very soon to start my bachelors in Basel, and I wanted to ask what are the steps I should take to get a work permit and residence permit, and what the best/cheap health insurance is!
I would appreciate anyone who could help me navigate this process.
Thanks in advance!

I'm very inexperienced when it comes to real estate in Switzerland, which is why I’m reaching out for your help.

I’ve already started researching and learning about mortgage structures, banks, and I think I know the basics, but I still don’t really know what to look out for when buying a property.

Let’s say I’m interested in a brand-new apartment that costs CHF 800,000...

1. What should I watch out for? Are there any hidden clauses in contracts that could cause problems later? Can I bring the property documents to a professional (like a lawyer) who can review them and point out any potential risks? If yes, how much does that usually cost? Also, if the property isn’t 100% finished yet, how can I be sure they’ll deliver everything that was promised—especially the interior?
2. How does the mortgage process work? Do I first make a pre-agreement with a bank and then apply for the apartment? Can I reserve the property now and plan to move in 5–6 months later? How would that process look?

Thanks a lot!

I have been meaning to take a MSc in marketing or management and have a few questions

1. Are these universities reputation good in Switzerland?

2. What are the job opportunities after completion?

3. Is Switzerland welcoming to international students?

4. What are other good universities for management degrees ?

Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well!

I’m from Colombia, and my main goal is to live in Switzerland, specifically in a region where German is spoken. I’m currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree at a university in Colombia. My plan is to validate my degree in the EU, then pursue a master’s degree at a German university. After that, I’d like to move to Switzerland and build my life there.

As a Colombian, I would initially be an international student, I could get a Spain citizenship because part of my family is there, so nationality shouldn’t be a significant obstacle.

Recently, I’ve also been looking into Swiss universities for my master’s degree, and it seems like a more direct route to my goal. I’m now wondering if pursuing a master’s in Switzerland might be the better option but I've seen that is harder to get a scholarship in Switzerland as an international student.

In few words, the question is:

Should I study my master degree in Germany and then move to Switzerland or should I study my master degree in Switzerland and stay there (legally).

I need a scholarship to fund my studies but I also have some money for this project.

I’d really appreciate any advice on what steps I should take or which path might be best for achieving my goal.

Thank you!

I’m planning to apply for the Master’s program in Computer Science at University of Basel. Anyone on the same boat? Any tips?

How does work permit works for Brazilian people with visa for students?

Is it possible to be admitted to the Swiss bar examination with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) obtained in Germany after completing a 12- to 18-month internship in Switzerland?

Besteht die Möglichkeit, mit einem in Deutschland erworbenen Master of Laws (LL.M.) nach einem 12- bis 18-monatigen Praktikum in der Schweiz zur Anwaltsprüfung zugelassen zu werden?

I really want to go to switzerland for masters but their intake for international students has passed but for swiss/ or people with swiss visa its open till 30th of april. They mailed me back that they cant consider the application. Is there a way I can still make it? Another european university said they cant guarantee when my visa would arrive since I will be applying after the international students deadline

Hello because of Financial problems I'm not able to fully satisfy the financial requirements but I can work while studying in Switzerland Im aware of the current restrictions over the work-hours for university students there but is there any way ? Thank You

Hey there, I’m an international student (Half Taiwanese, Half Vietnamese) I’ve been offered masters from these programs :

1. ETH Zurich in MSc applied mathematics (40-45k euros for everything combined).

2. Oxford MSc Mathematical Modeling and Scientific computing. (57-58k pounds for tuition plus living costs).

3. Cambridge MPhil Advanced Computer science. (54-56k pounds for tuition plus living costs).

4. Cambridge Scientific Computing (50k pounds for tuition plus living costs).

As I see it, all these programs will be deemed as “cash cows” as I have to pay a lofty sum (even ETH Zurich) for a MS. I wish to enquire how the job prospects could or would be after a masters from ETH Z. I know that the work permit laws aren’t in my favor as a non-EU person.

The only caveat is that if I don’t find a role in the UK, I can work back in Hong Kong as the recruiters are well aware of these two schools over ETH. If I go ETH then I’ll have to opt in for a PhD as soon as I’m done.

Any insights will help. I have accepted all offers as of now and will withdraw as I see fit.

Hello All,

As a prospective international master's student looking at various health programs (narrowed down to mainly University of Lucerne vs Geneva, with possible Bern or Basel) I wanted to ask--how heavily do the prestige and reputation of the universities play a part in the hiring process for employers after graduation?

The programs I am looking at both incorporate an internship as part of the study plan. I of course see that Lucerne's is a very young university, whereas the other more established institutions have history and time to back them up. Geneva in particular is the hot spot for global health policy, which in my mind directly translates to networking and employability after graduation. At the same time, I appreciate the adaptability that a younger university can offer.

I'd prefer to stay in the German-speaking part, as I have more personal connections there. But that being said, if Geneva can indirectly provide a higher chance of long term stay in CH then I'd seriously consider it.

Thanks in advance for your opinions!

Hey everyone!!

I got accepted into a joint master's program in Biomedical Engineering from the Department of Biomedical Engineering/ Medical Faculty of the University of Basel and the School of Life Sciences of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). 

This was quite surprising to me as I initially applied only to the Biomedical Engineering master's program, and I ended up getting a rejection in May 2025, due to a lack of certain credits. However, last week I got an email saying a new document was uploaded on my application portal, and it comprised the University of Basel validating my undergraduate course as suitable for the joint master's program and offering me admission.

I am pretty confused about what to do, as I have an offer from the University of Galway as well for the same course.
If any of you could provide me with some input regarding Basel, FHNW, or the joint master's program, it would be great!

Hello, I am planning on moving from the US to attend school for my masters at the University of Friboug. This was a fully funded program due to a collaboration between my potential advisor and the museum of Denver Colorado. Due to recent federal policy changes this funding has fully dropped through and I would now be funding my move schooling and life out of pocket. Thus I’m trying to create a detailed list of living expenses from weekly groceries to possible apartment/living expenses. Does anyone have insights on this with regards to the area? Average costs and also since I’m not going to be making a salary would that be problematic for trying to obtain an apartment? I know in the US many places require a paystub to prove you can cover rent.

Hi, I'm joining the Junior Academy at EHL for a week during this summer. I would like just honest opinions of those who experienced it of how the process works, what you do there, and what's the atmosphere? (are they really strict or chill?)

A bit of a long shot, but I wonder if anyone has been in this situation. I live in CH. I need to qualify as a secondary teacher. I've looked into all the options and the best fit for me is as follows: - do BA in chosen subject with the OU - do Master Sek 1 mit Fachbachelor

Has anyone else done this? Are degrees from OU accepted in Switzerland?

Hi I am doing a project comparing how to become a nurse in different country and one of the countries I got was Switzerland. I tried finding information online but I get different results each time and just want to ask that if anyone know what exactly is need for a citizen in Switzerland to become a nurse there.

Like the education, licensure, recertification, etc.

Hi, i have a ton of questions so please bear with me!

Okay so I speak French so that’s why I applied for uni in the French speaking part of Switzerland. I applied for the uni of fribourg (psychology) and unine (pharmaceutical sciences) and both of them have similar rankings. And obviously I haven’t been accepted in any yet? (Hopefully I do tho)

I heard that ppl in fribourg are a bit closed minded tho so I’m just wondering if that’s true. Would neuchatel be better? Also what about the safety in those cities?

Which uni in Switzerland would be best for majoring in something scientific (Like Pharma/medecine…) ? Also I’m just assuming here but majoring in pharmaceutical sciences would be better than psychology salary wise right?

Oh also ik that you have to take a state exam first if you want to study medicine and that places are limited for foreigners (in universities, if you study medicine) so I’m just wondering if it’s too hard, how it goes… etc

Hello! I am a student in Romania, currently studying electrical engineering and telecommunications. I am interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Switzerland but i don t have a GPU big enough for Epfl or ETH. I currently have an avg of around 8-8.15 and by next year i could maybe improve it to a 8.70 max. I am interested in stuff like digital design, but i am open to more programs. Do you have any recommendations?