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Cost of Studying in Switzerland: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Switzerland is 12,000 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,101 USD and 22,993 USD. These figures are computed from 833 programs at 19 universities in Switzerland listed on Global Admissions; 77% are taught in English.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Switzerland by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3,350 USD | 15,761 USD | 23,240 USD | 75 |
| Master's | 2,101 USD | 12,000 USD | 22,993 USD | 207 |
Cheapest degree programs in Switzerland
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Switzerland right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Marburger Konzentrationstraining für Schulkinder | University of Teacher Education in Special Needs | Master's | 223 USD |
| Master in Occupational Therapy | ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences | Master's | 720 USD |
| Master in Sustainable Management and Technology | IMD Business School | Master's | 964 USD |
| Master in Political, Legal, and Economic Philosophy | University of Bern | Master's | 995 USD |
| Bachelor in Law | University of Geneva | Bachelor's | 1,000 USD |
| Master in Biology | University of Geneva | Master's | 1,000 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Switzerland?
Yes — 639 of the 833 degree programs in Switzerland on Global Admissions (77%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Switzerland accept international students?
19 universities in Switzerland list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 11, 2026.
Is Switzerland affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Switzerland charge 2,101 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 223 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 833 degree programs that 19 universities in Switzerland list on Global Admissions, as of August 11, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 11, 2026".