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Cost of Studying in Switzerland: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Switzerland is 15,163 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,869 USD and 17,826 USD. These figures are computed from 738 programs at 16 universities in Switzerland listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 76% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 15,427 USD | 15,427 USD | 15,427 USD | 16 |
| Master's | 1,869 USD | 15,163 USD | 17,826 USD | 60 |
Cheapest degree programs in Switzerland
The lowest published international tuition in our Switzerland catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Sustainable Management and Technology | IMD Business School | Master's | 858 USD |
| Bachelor in Sign Language Interpreting | University of Teacher Education in Special Needs | Bachelor's | 1,440 USD |
| Master in Early Childhood Special Education | University of Teacher Education in Special Needs | Master's | 1,440 USD |
| Bachelor in Psychomotor Therapy | University of Teacher Education in Special Needs | Bachelor's | 1,440 USD |
| Master in Special Needs Education | University of Teacher Education in Special Needs | Master's | 1,440 USD |
| Master in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | ETH Zurich | Master's | 1,605 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Switzerland?
Yes — 561 of the 738 degree programs in our Switzerland catalog (76%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Switzerland accept international students?
16 universities in Switzerland list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Switzerland affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Switzerland charge 1,869 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 858 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 738 degree programs that 16 universities in Switzerland list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".