Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences

Academic workload

A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.

Academic calendar

September - January, February - June

Tuition fee

No tuition fee for exchange students.

Number of student places

2 students per academic year.

Housing

Housing is available through the private market. OST will provide you with an application form.

Cost of living

As a student you will need approximately CHF 1700-1900 per month to cover living expenses.

Admission requirements

Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.

Language requirements

English B2

Students who are EU nationals do not require a visa to enter Switzerland. Students from non-European countries must check the visa requirements and be in possession of the appropriate visa before arriving in Switzerland. For more information, go to: Entry - Switzerland

Students must register with the local authorities (Einwohneamt) within 8 days and apply for a short-term residence permit (L-Bewilligung für Kurzaufenthalter). For registration, students will need:

-Valid ID (passport or national identity card)

-Confirmation of their status as an exchange student

-1 passport photo

-Residence permit fees (costs vary from town to town)

-Possibly rental agreement

-Possibly proof that they have sufficient finances to pay for their planned stay (generally the equivalent of CHF 2000 a month)

Students should not forget to deregister when they leave at the end of their stay!

Health and accident insurance: This is compulsory. Students from the European Union must bring their European Health Card; students from non-European Union countries must have an insurance policy covering sickness, hospitalization and accidents.

Third-party liability insurance: Students are strongly advised to have adequate liability insurance. In some cases, this is a condition for renting a room/flat.