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Cost of Studying in Switzerland: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Switzerland is 12,000 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,125 USD and 23,246 USD. These figures are computed from 1,111 programs at 21 universities in Switzerland listed on Global Admissions; 59% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Switzerland by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
Cheapest degree programs in Switzerland
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Switzerland right now — each links to the live program.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Switzerland?
Yes — 659 of the 1,111 degree programs in Switzerland on Global Admissions (59%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Switzerland accept international students?
21 universities in Switzerland list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 31, 2026.
Is Switzerland affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Switzerland charge 2,125 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 225 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,111 degree programs that21 universities in Switzerland list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 31, 2026".