Cost of studying in Switzerland
Studying in Switzerland costs an EU student around €19,140 a year: about €1,500 in tuition, plus €1,470 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €1,500–€8,400 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 12 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€19,140EU student, total/yr
€1,500Typical EU tuition/yr
€1,500–€8,400Non-EU tuition/yr
€1,470Living costs/mo
€17,640Living costs/yr
Tuition by university
| University | EU/EEA per year | Non-EU per year |
|---|---|---|
| EPFL Lausanne | €4,600 | €4,600 |
| University of Zurich (UZH) | €1,500 | €1,500 |
| ETH Zurich | €4,600 | €4,600 |
| University of Geneva | €1,500 | €1,500 |
| University of Basel | €1,500 | €1,500 |
| University of Lausanne | €1,500 | €1,500 |
| University of Bern | €1,500 | €1,500 |
| Università della Svizzera Italiana | €4,200 | €8,400 |
| University of Fribourg | €1,500 | €1,500 |
| University of St.Gallen | €1,300 | €7,000 |
| University of Neuchâtel | €1,500 | €1,500 |
| Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) | €1,500 | €1,500 |
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from EPFL (autumn 2025 increase) (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
Switzerland€19,140
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Switzerland?
- Studying in Switzerland costs an EU student around €19,140 a year: about €1,500 in tuition, plus €1,470 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €1,500–€8,400 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in Switzerland for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €1,500 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Switzerland?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €1,500–€8,400 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in Switzerland?
- Plan for roughly €1,470 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €17,640 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.