Study in Switzerland
Switzerland is a small, landlocked country in the heart of Europe. It has a strategic location at the crossroads of central Europe with many easily traversable passes ("Passstrasse", short term "Pass"). Switzerland is a major player in international trade and follows a liberal trade policy so, while this is not an ideal market for companies new to exporting, it has potential for more established exporters. The Swiss, who enjoy one of the world's highest levels of income per person, have a taste for well-designed, quality products. The climate is temperate but varies with altitude.
- Country Switzerland
- Capital Cities Altenrhein, Basel, Bern Chiasso Chur, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Luzern, St. Gallen, Zurich.
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Total Area
Land
Water 41,290 sq km
39,770 sq km
1,520 sq km - Language German, French, Italian, Romansch.
- Major Cities Altenrhein, Basel, Bern Chiasso Chur, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Luzern, St. Gallen, Zurich.
- Educartion There are eight Universities in Switzerland, a Canton runs six of them, and two are run by the Confederation. In general, the Universities run by the cantons provide non-technical subjects, whereas the Universities run by the confederation provide technical subjects. The later are therefore called "Swiss federal institutes of technology". Switzerland is especially known for its Hotel Management Courses.
- Time Difference 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST.
- Climate Temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers.
- Cost of Education & Living The cost of education in Switzerland is between CHF 7,000-10,000 for Undergraduate Courses and between CHF 14,000-30,000 for Post-Graduate Courses. The cost of living is approximately CHF 16000-24000 per year, this covers all the living expenses; including accommodation, food, travel, books, clothes and entertainment.
- Currency The Swiss currency is called "Schweizerfranken" ("Swiss Francs"). CHF ("CH" derives from Switzerland's other name "Confoederatio Helvetica".) is the ISO representation for Swiss francs; however, the old notation sFr. is still used quite often. 1 CHF = 88.73 INR/- (Approx. as on June 2022).
Switzerland at a Glance
- A small, landlocked country in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a major player in international trade.
- The Swiss enjoy one of the World's highest levels of income per person.
- The rate of unemployed people in Switzerland is very low.
- The inflation in Switzerland is also currently very low.
