Study in Switzerland

If you're looking to study abroad in a true higher education powerhouse, then you may well decide to study in Switzerland. Read our guide to find out everything you need to know about studying in this elite European study destination....

Eight Swiss universities are featured in the QS World University Rankings 2013/14, including two entries in the world's top 20, and five more within the world's top 200. This is pretty impressive, given that the population of the entire country is smaller than that of the US state of Virginia.

Switzerland’s system of higher education is extremely international in nature. Four of the eight ranked universities make the world’s top 30 in terms of international students, with EPFL finishing sixth in the world in this indicator. They perform similarly well in terms of international staff.

But it’s not just universities that inspired 50,000 international students to study in Switzerland. For one thing, you won’t find many more beautiful countries. From its postcard-perfect lakes and mountains, to its picturesque and charming towns, which sometimes look like they’ve been plucked straight out of a Disney film, Switzerland is pretty easy on the eye!

Then there is its status as a true European melting pot, which can offer some of best quality of life anywhere in the world. Sound good? If so, then maybe Switzerland is the study abroad destination for you…