International Students

 

Entry / Visa

Before entering Switzerland you should obtain information about the arrival and entry regulations. This can be obtained from Swiss diplomatic representations in foreign countries, the cantonal migration offices or the Federal Office for Migration.


Residence Permit

Students who wish to study in Switzerland, must be able to prove that they are registered at a university and that they dispose of adequate financial resources. It must also be ensured that students from countries who have not signed a Free Movement of Persons Agreement with Switzerland will leave Switzerland at the end of their studies. In addition, students must adhere to a recognized health insurance scheme which covers the risk of illness and accident in Switzerland.


Health Insurance

In order to obtain a student residence permit in Switzerland foreign students must prove that they adhere to an appropriate health insurance scheme.


Work Permit

Overseas students can take up part time employment if the University confirms that this will not adversely affect studies. With the exception of students from the 15 EU countries, students from overseas may only work up to 15 hours a week (from Monday to Sunday) from the third semester onwards, for which they have been registered to regularly attend a course of higher education. The first two semesters must have been successfully completed and the part time employment may not hinder studies. Students who do not complete their studies within the allotted time may not work. In the months of June, July and August students may pursue full time paid employment as long as they have no lectures to attend. For this, however, a permit must be obtained.
More detailed information can be obtained from the Office for population and migration.
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