How much does it cost to study in Switzerland for a year?This is a common question that many students and parents ask when considering studying abroad. Fees vary from school to school, but here is a focus on the undergraduate costs at EHL School of Hospitality Management.
The cost of studying abroad at EHL mainly includes the following aspects:
Part I: Tuition and Fees.
Academic course fees: This includes course instruction in various disciplines, final exam fees, guest lectures, internship projects,** and language courses. The total academic course fee for full-time undergraduate students is CHF 119,040, with an average of CHF 29,760 (equivalent to about RMB 251,615) for the next year
Infrastructure and service fees: This part of the cost is used to maintain the operation of the school's various infrastructures such as classrooms, laboratories, libraries, etc., as well as to provide various services for students such as organizational and logistical costs within the school, marketing, communication, enrollment, alumni and other operating costs, administrative function costs, etc. This fee is levied on all students, totaling 46,380 Swiss francs for four years of undergraduate studies, with an average of 11,595 Swiss francs (equivalent to about 98,043 yuan) for the next year
F&B Card Preload: A minimum amount will be imposed on the student card at the beginning of the school year to pay for meals and beverages used off-campus. The unspent portion will be carried over to the next school year. Students can top up their cards at any time if needed. The total amount of the undergraduate four years is 11,630 Swiss francs, and the average annual value is 2,907 Swiss francs (equivalent to about 24,585 yuan).
Part II: Accommodation Fees.
Preparatory Year (Year 1): Students are advised to live on campus for the first semester. The cost of accommodation in a double room on campus is CHF 5,850 per person per semester (a deposit of CHF 1,950 is required, refundable upon termination of the contract if there is no damage to the room facilities). We also offer the option of a single room for CHF 7,800 per person per semester (deposit of CHF 2,362). On-campus housing includes heating, electricity, internet, cleaning, and laundry services. Therefore, the minimum annual cost of on-campus accommodation is 11,700 Swiss francs (equivalent to about 98,935 yuan).
Subsequent academic year (sophomore to senior): Students can continue to live on campus or choose to live in a single or shared apartment in Neighborwood, which is located next to campus. Fees range from CHF 4,237 to CHF 7,087 per person per semester (a deposit of CHF 1,412 and CHF 2,362 respectively). Heating, electricity and internet are included in off-campus accommodation, and students are responsible for cleaning and laundry. Therefore, the minimum cost of off-campus accommodation for one year is 8,474 Swiss francs (equivalent to about 71,673 yuan).
For comparison, studios in Lausanne are generally rented for a minimum of 12 months and cost around CHF 1,400 per month, generally excluding heating, electricity, wifi, cleaning, etc., which you have to pay for yourself. Therefore, if you rent a house in Lausanne, the average annual rent is 16,800 Swiss francs (equivalent to about 142,104 yuan).
Part III: Other Expenses.
EHL application fee: CHF 175.
HES-SO registration fee: CHF 150.
Health insurance premiums: Basic health insurance and accident insurance are compulsory under Swiss law and are expected to cost CHF 1,680 per year.
Fee for study materials: Approx. 150 Swiss francs per semester.
Swiss Residency Tax and Visa Fees: Switzerland imposes an administrative tax on residence permits and visas, and fees may vary depending on the student's nationality.
In addition, due to the actual needs of students, other expenses may be incurred, please consult the China admissions officer for details.
To sum up, the average cost of studying in Switzerland for a year ranges from CHF 50,000-CHF 60,000. The exact amount depends on a number of factors, including school, accommodation, and living habits. At the same time, EHL also offers various scholarships and grants, and you can apply for a partial tuition waiver according to your academic situation to reduce the pressure of tuition fees. Although EHL's tuition fees are in the upper middle range, there are two global paid internships during the undergraduate period, and it has good employment prospects in many business fields such as hospitality, catering, retail, real estate, consulting, finance, luxury goods and many other business fields at home and abroad, which is favored by the majority of international students and parents.