https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Switzerland’s universities not only consistently rank among the best overall globally, but their specific degree programmes also receive top scores in a new ranking. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260326/the-swiss-degree-programmes-that-are-among-the-best-in-the-world Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:25:18 +0100 the-swiss-degree-programmes-that-are-among-the-best-in-the-world Two major international studies have released their latest rankings of the world’s top universities, and two of Switzerland's institutions have secured places among the best in the world in these prestigious lists. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251128/ranked-switzerlands-top-rated-universities-in-2026 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:54:18 +0100 ranked-switzerlands-top-rated-universities-in-2026 A number of Swiss universities are increasing their fees due to planned reduction of federal contributions, impacting foreign students the most. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260102/why-swiss-universities-will-raise-their-tuition-fees-in-2026 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:34:14 +0100 why-swiss-universities-will-raise-their-tuition-fees-in-2026 Compulsory education ends in Switzerland at age 16, when students have a choice between going to a university or opting for a three-year vocational education and training (VET). Which of the two is most ‘profitable’ in terms of salaries? https://www.thelocal.ch/20241003/how-much-can-you-earn-with-a-swiss-university-degree Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:34:22 +0200 how-much-can-you-earn-with-a-swiss-university-degree Currently, some universities in Switzerland charge higher tuition of foreign students in comparison to Swiss nationals. But this practice will be abolished. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251103/swiss-universities-to-drop-tuition-surcharge-for-eu-students Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:01:59 +0100 swiss-universities-to-drop-tuition-surcharge-for-eu-students Although the unemployment rate in Switzerland is low - 2.8 percent in September 2025 - there are fewer jobs around for some qualified professionals. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251006/why-its-getting-harder-for-graduates-in-switzerland-to-find-a-job Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:43:40 +0200 why-its-getting-harder-for-graduates-in-switzerland-to-find-a-job The Swiss government intends to continue reducing the state budget by cutting its spending in various areas. This could lead to a rise in the cost of university tuition fees and public transport. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250922/switzerland-could-quadruple-tuition-fees-for-foreign-students-to-ease-debt Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:14:36 +0200 switzerland-could-quadruple-tuition-fees-for-foreign-students-to-ease-debt Switzerland's polytechnic institute in Zurich (ETH) has tripled its tuition fees from the September semester for international students joining this year. Has this move had any impact on enrolment numbers? https://www.thelocal.ch/20250911/are-there-fewer-foreign-students-at-switzerlands-top-university-due-to-higher-fees Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:57:21 +0200 are-there-fewer-foreign-students-at-switzerlands-top-university-due-to-higher-fees As Swiss universities are beginning their academic year in September, some international students are in for a shock: their fees will rise significantly. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250902/how-fees-for-international-students-in-switzerland-are-rising-this-september Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:42:33 +0200 how-fees-for-international-students-in-switzerland-are-rising-this-september Tens of thousands of international students study at Swiss universities, but can they remain in the country once they finish? https://www.thelocal.ch/20250507/how-can-i-stay-in-switzerland-after-graduating-from-a-swiss-university Wed, 07 May 2025 16:00:08 +0200 how-can-i-stay-in-switzerland-after-graduating-from-a-swiss-university An international analysis shows the current ranking, from the cost perspective, of Switzerland's public universities. How do they compare to others in Europe? https://www.thelocal.ch/20250304/how-do-tuition-fees-at-swiss-universities-compare-internationally Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:28:31 +0100 how-do-tuition-fees-at-swiss-universities-compare-internationally Swiss universities have been popular destinations for international students, but some new developments are in store for 2025. https://www.thelocal.ch/20241220/what-changes-for-international-students-in-switzerland-in-2025 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:21:24 +0100 what-changes-for-international-students-in-switzerland-in-2025 While international students must pay higher tuition fees than their Swiss counterparts in most of the country’s public universities, this is not the case in two polytechnic institutes. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240506/why-does-switzerland-subsidise-fees-only-for-some-international-students Mon, 06 May 2024 13:17:28 +0200 why-does-switzerland-subsidise-fees-only-for-some-international-students Nearly half of the student body at Switzerland's Federal Polytechnic Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) come from abroad. But that could soon change. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240123/why-does-a-top-swiss-university-want-to-limit-number-of-foreign-students Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:11:55 +0100 why-does-a-top-swiss-university-want-to-limit-number-of-foreign-students Swiss MPs have been debating for months about allowing certain students from non-EU /EFTA nations to remain in the country after graduation. So what's happening with the plan? https://www.thelocal.ch/20231220/will-switzerlands-plan-to-let-non-eu-graduates-stay-ever-get-green-light Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:18:04 +0100 will-switzerlands-plan-to-let-non-eu-graduates-stay-ever-get-green-light Every year, thousands of international students pack their bags and travel to Switzerland in pursuit of further education. Here’s what you need to know about them. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230918/in-numbers-what-you-need-to-know-about-switzerlands-international-students Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:47:37 +0200 in-numbers-what-you-need-to-know-about-switzerlands-international-students In a new ranking of Europe’s higher education institutions, two of Switzerland’s universities received high scores. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230921/two-swiss-universities-ranked-among-europes-top-10 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:10:44 +0200 two-swiss-universities-ranked-among-europes-top-10 Most students who finish studying at a university in Switzerland, return to their home countries afterwards. But a number remain — or would like to stay — here. Can they? https://www.thelocal.ch/20230629/reader-question-can-i-stay-in-switzerland-after-graduating-from-a-swiss-university Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:14:12 +0200 reader-question-can-i-stay-in-switzerland-after-graduating-from-a-swiss-university Third country nationals trained at Swiss universities will be able to stay and work in Switzerland, even if they come from a third country, the country's upper house of parliament has ruled. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230317/non-eu-university-graduates-in-switzerland-to-be-allowed-to-stay-and-work Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:37:40 +0100 non-eu-university-graduates-in-switzerland-to-be-allowed-to-stay-and-work An investigation has revealed Geneva's private universities are changing big money for courses that are not even officially recognised, but will the Swiss government tighten the screw? https://www.thelocal.ch/20220809/genevas-private-universities-charge-high-fees-for-unrecognised-diplomas-probe-reveals Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:49:15 +0200 genevas-private-universities-charge-high-fees-for-unrecognised-diplomas-probe-reveals