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Cheapest Universities in Switzerland
The lowest-tuition universities in Switzerland on our list, with total cost in rupees — because cheap tuition in an expensive city is not always the cheapest option.
- From CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500 a year
- Lowest total: ETH Zurich
- 6 universities compared
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Which are the cheapest universities in Switzerland for Indian students?
By tuition, the lowest on our list are UNIGE (CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500 a year), ETH Zurich (CHF 1,500 – CHF 2,200 a year) and EPFL (CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year). By total cost including living, ETH Zurich is lowest at ₹60 lakh – ₹63 lakh. Living costs often matter as much as tuition.
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Low-cost study in Switzerland
- Lowest tuition
- UNIGE — CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500 a year
- Lowest total cost
- ETH Zurich — ₹60 lakh – ₹63 lakh
- Universities compared
- 6
- Typical budget
- ₹22–40 lakh per year
- Work during study
- Up to 15 hours a week during term (after the first 6 months); full-time in holidays
By tuition
6 lowest-tuition universities in Switzerland
By total cost
Lowest total cost (tuition + living)
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Ways to cut the cost of studying in Switzerland
Apply early for scholarships
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (research), university master's scholarships
Work part-time
Up to 15 hours a week during term (after the first 6 months); full-time in holidays
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Compare secured and unsecured loans; the rate gap changes the EMI more than you'd expect.
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On our list, UNIGE has the lowest tuition (CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500 a year); ETH Zurich has the lowest total cost (₹60 lakh – ₹63 lakh).
Many are well-regarded public universities. Judge by program content, location, internships and outcomes — not tuition alone.
Plan for ₹22–40 lakh per year in total, depending on city and program.
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