Study Opportunities / Universities

Universities
Switzerland has twelve public universities with a total of about 117,000 students. These institutions offer world-class bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees, as well as several Master of Advanced Studies and continuing education courses. They strongly focus on cutting-edge research and cover the following areas:

* Architecture and Design
* Economics
* Engineering
* Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences
* Law and Forensics
* Mathematics and Natural Sciences
* Medicine und Pharmacy
* Pedagogy and Educational Sciences
* Theology


Universities of Applied Sciences
The eight universities of applied sciences provide a practice-oriented education and offer a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s programs, as well as Master of Advanced Studies and continuing education courses. Over 60,000 students attend universities of applied sciences each year. The universities of applied sciences have over 40 individual schools with tuition fees between USD 800 and USD 1,600 per school year. These universities are regionally organized and have campuses at multiple locations. The universities of applied sciences cover the following areas of study and research:

* Applied Linguistics
* Applied Psychology
* Architecture, Building Engineering and Planning
* Agriculture and Forestry
* Business, Management and Services
* Chemistry and Life Sciences
* Design
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Fine Arts
* Social Work and Health
* Sports
* Theater Arts and Music

Universities of Teacher Education
Switzerland offers excellent teacher training programs. In 2007/08, approximately 12,000 students attended courses at the fifteen universities of teacher education, which have both a scientific and practical approach. These institutions grant diplomas at all levels. Their research, which is done in collaboration with other universities and universities of applied sciences, is concentrated on their own occupational field to ensure that the training corresponds to the latest educational and scientific findings.

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