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Universities in Switzerland for Bangladeshi students

Sunrise Study Abroad helps Bangladeshi students apply to universities in Switzerland. This page compares 9 public universities, using each university's own fee page. International students pay CHF 580–4,000 a semester (about BDT 86,900–6.0 lakh), and ETH Zurich and EPFL charge CHF 2,190 a semester in tuition. For the student visa you apply to the Swiss Embassy in Dhaka and show enough money to live on: CHF 21,000 a year in the canton of Zurich.

Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated

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Swiss universities at a glance

Key facts about the universities in Switzerland on this page
Universities on this page9 public universities: 5 in German-speaking, 3 in French-speaking and 1 in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Tuition for international studentsCHF 580–4,000 a semester (about BDT 86,900–6.0 lakh); two semesters a year
ETH Zurich and EPFLCHF 2,190 a semester in tuition from autumn 2025
Bachelor's with HSCThe University of Basel asks Bangladeshi applicants for a university degree first
Money to showCHF 21,000 a year in the canton of Zurich (about BDT 31.5 lakh); each canton sets its own
Student visaNational visa D from the Swiss Embassy in Dhaka; about 3 months
Work while studyingUp to 15 hours a week, from 6 months after you start

From each university's fee page, the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh and the canton of Zurich · Last verified

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Which university in Switzerland fits your budget?

Fees are per semester for international students, and a year has two semesters. Several universities charge more to students who did not get their entrance qualification or residence in Switzerland, so check which rate is yours. CHF 1,000 is about BDT 1.5 lakh.

9 universities in Switzerland compared for Bangladeshi students
UniversityCityTuitionLanguage regionNote
German-speaking Switzerland · 5
ETH ZurichZurichCHF 2,190 a semesterTuition, from autumn 2025German-speakingMaster's window 1–30 Nov 2026
University of ZurichZurichCHF 879–1,279 a semesterMaster's and bachelor's, foreign studentsGerman-speakingMaster's surcharge only CHF 100
University of BernBernCHF 2,584 a semesterNon-Swiss students, from autumn 2026German-speakingHigher fee from autumn 2026
University of BaselBaselCHF 860 a semesterTuition and student body feeGerman-speakingBachelor's needs a university degree
University of St. Gallen (HSG)St. GallenCHF 3,343.50–3,557.50 a semesterForeign students, from autumn 2026German-speakingFees rose for autumn 2026
French-speaking Switzerland · 3
EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)LausanneCHF 2,240 a semesterTotal invoice, from fall 2025French-speakingTuition tripled for new students in 2025
University of Lausanne (UNIL)LausanneCHF 580 a semesterBachelor's and master'sFrench-speakingLowest fee on this page
University of FribourgFribourgCHF 985 a semesterStudents living abroadFrench and GermanBilingual: French and German
Italian-speaking Switzerland · 1
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)LuganoCHF 4,000 a semesterStudents not resident in SwitzerlandItalian-speakingHighest fee on this page

From each university's fee page for international students · Last verified

Fees change and some differ by level; your admission letter shows the fee that applies to you. BDT amounts are approximate, at about BDT 149.9 per Swiss franc (Wise mid-market rate, 11 Nov 2026), and change with the exchange rate.

Lowest fees

Which are the cheapest universities in Switzerland for Bangladeshi students?

The University of Lausanne (CHF 580 a semester, about BDT 86,900), the University of Basel (CHF 860) and the University of Zurich for a master's (CHF 879) charge least among the universities on this page. Living costs are the bigger cost: Basel estimates CHF 1,500–2,100 a month.

Lowest published semester fees among the universities on this page
UniversityCityFeeWhat it covers
University of LausanneLausanneCHF 580 a semesterBachelor's and master's, exams included
University of BaselBaselCHF 860 a semesterTuition CHF 850 plus CHF 10 student body fee
University of ZurichZurichCHF 879 a semesterMaster's, foreign students
University of FribourgFribourgCHF 985 a semesterStudents living abroad
University of ZurichZurichCHF 1,279 a semesterBachelor's, foreign students
ETH ZurichZurichCHF 2,190 a semesterTuition for international students, from autumn 2025
EPFLLausanneCHF 2,240 a semesterTotal invoice, from fall 2025

Can you start a bachelor's in Switzerland after HSC?

Often not directly. The University of Basel's admission list for 2026/27 asks applicants with Bangladeshi qualifications for an academic university degree before bachelor's studies. For a master's, the University of Fribourg, for example, asks for a bachelor's of 180 ECTS and at least three years from a recognised university.

From University of Basel: admission requirements by country, University of Fribourg: master's with a foreign degree and each university's fee page · Last verified

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Universities in Switzerland for Bangladeshi students, by language region

Filter by language region or master's tuition a year, or search a name. Every card shows the published fee and a link to the university's own fee page. All universities on this page are public.

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German-speaking Switzerland 5 universities · ETH Zurich, Zurich, Bern, Basel and St. Gallen

ETH Zurich

Federal institute of technology in Zurich

ZurichGerman-speakingPublic universityCHF 2,000–5,000 a year
Tuition a semester (international)
CHF 2,190Threefold fee for students who did not qualify for the Swiss rate, from autumn 2025; Swiss-resident rate CHF 730
Master's applications for autumn 2027
1–30 November 2026For applicants with a foreign bachelor's degree; also the window for the ESOP scholarship
Health insurance
CompulsoryETH says no exemption is granted in the canton of Zurich
Popular courses
Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture
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University of Zurich

Public university in Zurich

ZurichGerman-speakingPublic universityUnder CHF 2,000 a year
Bachelor's a semester (foreign students)
CHF 1,279CHF 720 tuition, CHF 500 surcharge and CHF 59 compulsory contributions
Master's a semester (foreign students)
CHF 879CHF 720 tuition, CHF 100 surcharge and CHF 59 contributions
Money for the visa
CHF 21,000 a yearCanton of Zurich, in your own name; parents' bank statements are not accepted
Popular courses
Economics, Banking and Finance, Informatics, Biology, Psychology
Official site ↗Fee page ↗Talk to us

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University of Bern

Public university in Bern

BernGerman-speakingPublic universityOver CHF 5,000 a year
Tuition a semester (non-Swiss)
CHF 2,584From autumn 2026: CHF 850 tuition, CHF 1,700 additional fee and CHF 34 semester fee
Students enrolled before autumn 2026
CHF 200 additional feeThey keep the old rate until they finish that level of study
Popular courses
Climate Sciences, Computer Science, Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Law
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University of Basel

Public university in Basel

BaselGerman-speakingPublic universityUnder CHF 2,000 a year
Tuition a semester
CHF 850Plus CHF 10 for the student body; the page lists no separate foreign rate
Living costs
CHF 1,500–2,100 a monthUniversity of Basel estimate: minimum and average
Bachelor's with Bangladeshi qualifications
University degree neededAdmission list for 2026/27: an academic university degree is required
Popular courses
Life Sciences, Biology, Economics, Computer Science, Sustainable Development
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University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Public university for business, economics and law in St. Gallen

St. GallenGerman-speakingPublic universityOver CHF 5,000 a year
Bachelor's a semester (foreign students)
CHF 3,343.50From autumn 2026
Master's a semester (foreign students)
CHF 3,557.50From autumn 2026
Living costs
CHF 2,175 a monthBachelor's students, 2024 survey; HSG suggests CHF 25,000–30,000 a year in total
Popular courses
Business Administration, Finance, Economics, International Affairs, Management
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French-speaking Switzerland 3 universities · EPFL and UNIL in Lausanne, and bilingual Fribourg

EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)

Federal institute of technology in Lausanne

LausanneFrench-speakingPublic universityCHF 2,000–5,000 a year
Tuition a semester (international)
CHF 2,190Tripled fee for students who move to Switzerland to study, from fall 2025
Total semester invoice
CHF 2,240Adds the student association (CHF 25), sports (CHF 16) and social fund (CHF 9)
Fee review
Every four yearsLinked to the Swiss consumer price index; first adjustment in 2029
Popular courses
Computer Science, Data Science, Robotics, Civil Engineering, Life Sciences Engineering
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University of Lausanne (UNIL)

Public university in Lausanne

LausanneFrench-speakingPublic universityUnder CHF 2,000 a year
Tuition and semester fees
CHF 580 a semesterExams included; one rate for bachelor's and master's
Foreign surcharge
None listedThe fee page lists a single rate
Popular courses
Management, Finance, Economics, Biology, Environmental Sciences
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University of Fribourg

Bilingual public university in Fribourg

FribourgFrench and GermanPublic universityUnder CHF 2,000 a year
Semester fee (domicile abroad)
CHF 985CHF 115 registration and CHF 870 tuition; CHF 835 for Swiss residents
Master's language
French or German at B2Some master's are taught in English
Master's entry
180-ECTS bachelor'sAt least three years of study; extra coursework possible
Popular courses
Management, Economics, Informatics, Law, Psychology
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Italian-speaking Switzerland 1 university · USI in Lugano

Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)

Public university in Lugano

LuganoItalian-speakingPublic universityOver CHF 5,000 a year
Tuition a semester
CHF 4,000For students not resident in Switzerland; CHF 2,000 for students resident in Switzerland at school graduation
Fee level
Bachelor's and master'sThe page lists one rate for both
Popular courses
Informatics, Data Science, Economics, Communication, Architecture
Official site ↗Fee page ↗Talk to us

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Other universities in Switzerland

We could not yet read an international fee page for these public universities, so they have no cards here. Switzerland also has universities of applied sciences. Ask a counsellor and we will check the fee for your course.

  • University of Geneva · Geneva
  • University of Lucerne · Lucerne
  • University of Neuchâtel · Neuchâtel

The fee for any programme appears on the university's fee page and in your admission letter. Last verified .

How to choose

How do you pick the right university in Switzerland?

Six checks Sunrise counsellors run with every Switzerland applicant before the application goes in.

1. Is the fee per semester, and which rate is yours?

Swiss fees are per semester. ETH Zurich, EPFL, Zurich, Bern, St. Gallen, USI and Fribourg charge more to students who did not get their entrance qualification or residence in Switzerland.

2. Is your degree enough for entry?

Basel asks Bangladeshi bachelor's applicants for a university degree first. For a master's, Fribourg asks for a 180-ECTS bachelor's of at least three years.

3. Which language is the programme taught in?

Many programmes are taught in German, French or Italian. Fribourg, for example, asks for B2 in French or German, and some of its master's are in English.

4. Can you show the money in your own name?

The canton of Zurich asks for CHF 21,000 a year in an account in your own name and does not accept parents' bank statements.

5. Can you apply early enough?

ETH's master's window for autumn 2027 is 1–30 November 2026, and the Swiss Embassy in Dhaka says the visa process takes about three months.

6. Can you cover health insurance?

Swiss health insurance is compulsory for students from outside the EU unless the canton grants an exemption; ETH says Zurich does not grant one.

Read the full Switzerland student visa guide. Sources: University of Basel: admission by country · University of Fribourg: master's admission · University of Zurich: entry and visa · ETH Zurich: application dates · Embassy of Switzerland: student visa checklist · FOPH: health insurance for foreign students · ETH Zurich: fees and insurance. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

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Which is the cheapest university in Switzerland for Bangladeshi students?

Among the universities on this page, the University of Lausanne charges CHF 580 a semester, the University of Basel CHF 860 and the University of Zurich CHF 879 for a master's. ETH Zurich and EPFL charge CHF 2,190 a semester in tuition.

How much does it cost to study in Switzerland from Bangladesh?

Tuition for international students is CHF 580–4,000 a semester at the universities on this page (about BDT 86,900–6.0 lakh). Living costs are higher: the University of Basel estimates CHF 1,500–2,100 a month, and the canton of Zurich asks visa applicants to show CHF 21,000 a year.

Can I study a bachelor's in Switzerland after HSC?

Often not directly. The University of Basel's 2026/27 admission list asks applicants with Bangladeshi qualifications for an academic university degree before bachelor's studies. Check each university's own country rules.

What is the ETH Zurich fee for international students?

CHF 2,190 a semester from autumn 2025, three times the CHF 730 Swiss rate. EPFL charges the same tuition, or CHF 2,240 a semester with its other fees.

How much bank balance do I need for a Swiss student visa?

It depends on the canton. The canton of Zurich asks for CHF 21,000 a year (about BDT 31.5 lakh) in your own name; parents' or relatives' bank statements are not accepted there.

Can I work while studying in Switzerland?

From six months after you start, up to 15 hours a week during the semester, if your university confirms the job fits with your studies. The employer applies for the permit.

Can I stay in Switzerland after graduation?

Graduates of a Swiss university can get a six-month permit to look for a job if they have enough money, housing and their diploma. EPFL says this permit cannot be extended.

Are there scholarships in Switzerland for Bangladeshi students?

Some universities run their own, such as ETH Zurich's Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme for master's, applied for in the 1–30 November 2026 window. The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships fund postgraduate researchers with CHF 2,450 a month.

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