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~6,200
International students (22%)
The University of Zurich (est. 1833) is Switzerland's largest university, offering law, economics, medicine, communication and media studies and the humanities alongside the natural sciences.
~6,200 (22%)
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PG · Top 10% MSc applicants · CHF 12,000/semester + tuition waiver
Full funding
PG · Top MSc applicants; competitive · CHF 16,000–32,000/yr
CHF 32,000/yr
Postgraduate (PG)
ETH Zurich / EPFL CHF 1,460 / year Other Public CHF 1,000 – 4,000 / year Private Universities CHF 15,000 – 40,000 / year Living Costs CHF 1,500 – 2,500 / month Visa Fee CHF 88
Visa Type Student Residence Permit Work Rights 15 hr/wk after first year Post-Study 6-month job search extension B Permit For employment after graduation
Major Intake September Secondary Intake February (some programs) Application Direct to universities Tests IELTS/TOEFL + entrance exams at ETH Language German, French, or English (varies)