Why study in Switzerland?

Switzerland is a multilingual country with German, French, Italian, and Romansh for its four official languages. Switzerland welcomes immigrants from all around the world. 25 percent of Switzerland’s population are foreigners. The Indian community is 24,567 strong and is mostly concentrated around Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Baden, Bern, and Lausanne. About 1000 Indian students are studying in Switzerland.

Swiss universities are high performers, and over the years, have come to be known as providers of superior quality education. Switzerland is picked by international students for the diversity in its choice over a breath of study fields. In places best suited for international students, Switzerland placed third in Europe

Climate of Switzerland

Summers in Switzerland are pleasantly warm, with daytime temperatures ranging from 18oC to 28oC. Winters are cold, with temperatures falling to lows of 7oC to -2oC. Springtime temperatures range between 8oC to 15oC. Rain showers are light.

Education System of Switzerland

The education system of Switzerland is comprehensive, robust, and is considered among the best in the world. The country of Switzerland is made up of cantons. Every canton has its government, constitution, and laws. There are a total of 20 cantons and 6 half cantons. Every canton decides for itself the curriculum, academic calendar, and criteria. Despite the differences, the entire system is tied together by the central government under the watchful eye of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

Despite the diversity students have all to gain, the Swiss government takes into account the capabilities and ability of its students. Education in Switzerland is compulsory for at least 9 years; after school students branch out choosing their career paths, post realizing their abilities and yearning.