What are the public universities worth applying for in Switzerland?

As we all know, Swiss public universities are actually free of tuition fees and only charge part of the registration fee. Do you know anything else besides this? What are the public universities worth applying for in Switzerland?

First, the status quo of public universities

Rank:

The most famous public institution in this country is the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, which ranks in the top 20 in the QS ranking of 19, and this institution is Einstein's alma mater! The public institution in this country, the sister school in the same top ranking is Zurich Institute of Technology. 17, 18 and 19 are all in the comprehensive list of QS TOP30, which is a very high ranking institution in non-English speaking countries. In addition to these two universities, several other universities have entered the top 200 in the QS ranking, including university of basel, the University of Zurich, the University of Bern, the University of Geneva and the University of Lausanne.

Major:

St Gallen's major is finance and industry and commerce. St Gallen is not in the high ranking of comprehensive category, but it is very strong in single subject. In the list of QS and Times in recent five years, St. Gallen's master of management, Finance, still ranks TOP 10 in the world, which shows its stable ranking and strong strength.

Language:

You may not know that Switzerland is divided into French-speaking areas and German-speaking areas. There are four main Swiss languages: French, German, Italian and Romans. French and German are the official languages.

German will be used in more areas. The whole country is divided into 26 states, of which 19 is in German. Seven cantons use French, namely Geneva, Jura, Neuchatel, Vaud, Bern, Fribourg and Valais, but the last three cantons also use German.

Excellent public institutions, such as Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Zurich, Basel and Saint Gallen in German-speaking areas. In French-speaking areas, there are the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, the University of Lausanne, the University of Geneva, the University of Fribourg and the University of New chartres.

Choosing a public institution requires a language foundation. I suggest you learn some French or German first, which is very helpful to adapt to the local environment. At the same time, public colleges and universities in this country usually offer a second foreign language course, and students can choose to take these two languages, but the second foreign language course is usually only once a week. For students with weak foundation, we must first lay a good foundation.

Second, apply for public excellent universities

The postgraduate study time in this country is generally two years, but there are some special ones, such as MAS-ECBM in Zurich, which is a one-year program with shorter time and lower tuition.

The application conditions are usually similar. Must have a bachelor degree, IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL 650. If students' IELTS score does not reach 6.0, they can apply for interview opportunities, and if they can pass, they can also take conditional admission. The time to go to public institutions for graduate study is about winter 1 1, and applications will be accepted next autumn. I suggest you make preparations as soon as possible.

Third, the advantages of studying abroad.

1. Switzerland's education system is superior.

Switzerland, located in the middle of Europe, is the transportation, economy and technology center of Europe. Swiss national education is world-famous, and it is divided into public and private universities. There are 65,438+02 public universities under the jurisdiction of the federal government. They mainly teach in German and French. After obtaining a university diploma, graduates can continue to study technology, science and mathematics and get a doctorate.

The Swiss government also attaches great importance to the education of private colleges. There are about 250 private schools providing high-quality private education for local and international students. The teaching policy closely follows the Swiss and international syllabus, especially referring to the teaching model of Britain and the United States, and enjoys a high reputation in the world.

2. The visa pass rate is high.

Students studying in Switzerland apply for a visa to return. The visa return period is short, only 2-3 months, and it will not involve the restrictions of students' location and application time. Visa approval is decided by the immigration office of the state where the Swiss school is located. The required information is simple and the fund guarantee is small. If students meet the language requirements and have clear learning motivation, they can be successfully admitted to the schools and majors they apply for, and visa refusal rarely occurs.

In addition, the Swiss government welcomes students from China. In the past, studying in Switzerland required German and French scores, but since the opening of hotel management, English scores can be provided.

3. Public universities are free of tuition.

There are 12 public universities in Switzerland, which teach in French, German and Italian respectively, with little English teaching. If the language passes the test of public universities, you can enter public universities for tuition-free study.

In recent years, many China students have passed the examinations to enter public universities. Moreover, according to the regulations, students in public universities are allowed to work, with a maximum monthly income of about 6,543,800 yuan, and they can work 20 hours a week.

4. Private universities arrange paid internships.

There are more than 200 private universities in Switzerland, mainly focusing on hotel management and business administration. These private universities offer English courses for local and international students, as well as German and French courses.

The characteristics of private universities are as follows: (1) State-owned branches in Europe and America are conducive to the smooth transfer of students to Europe and America for further study; Tuition is high, but it can provide students with internship opportunities, which is conducive to students' contact with society, improve their working ability and earn a lot of money; Eat and stay, enjoy buffet and standard room treatment in the hotel.

5. High-quality "noble" boarding education

? Although the tuition fees of boarding schools in Switzerland are staggering, in recent years, wealthy families in China, especially successful entrepreneur families, have increasingly favored Swiss aristocratic boarding schools.

At home, most parents want their children to enter the top universities in the world, such as the United States and Britain, while studying in Switzerland can prepare their children for entering the best universities in the United States: the curriculum of the school provides both American and British systems, and most of the students who graduate from the school can enter the top universities in Europe and America.

The outdoor sports provided by the school are particularly rich: students can swim, windsurf and row banana boats in Lake Geneva every day and climb rocks five or six times a week; Many schools have ski resorts, sailing centers and horse riding fields on their campuses. During weekends or winter and summer vacations, students will be organized to climb mountains, hike, camp, or visit Paris, London, Barcelona and other cities.

Going to middle school in Switzerland is a compulsory course for many powerful people and families in the world: for example, John Kerry, the current Secretary of State of the United States, studied at Montanay College in Switzerland in junior high school; Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American movie star Elizabeth Taylor also sent their children to Lerossi on the shores of Lake Geneva.

A private school comparable to a five-star configuration is a school that trains ladies and gentlemen: the students are probably the children of princes, princesses, stars and rich people from all over the world, but it is more likely that you will not know their family background until graduation, and the school teachers will not show special respect to any students. No matter whether it is a boy or a girl, when eating in a restaurant, they will spread their napkins without saying a word, and they will lead the dishes, divide the dishes and clean up the dishes themselves-no student is arrogant.