Application conditions and language requirements for studying in Swiss public universities
First, the application conditions of Swiss public universities
Public schools in Switzerland are relatively strict with students. If you apply for a graduate student in a public university, you must first provide the results of the college entrance examination, and the requirements are relatively high. Postgraduates majoring in science and engineering also need relevant work experience. Many graduate programs in Switzerland provide paid internships for students, and it is relatively easy for students to stay in the local employment after graduation.
Swiss universities and colleges have joined research projects on international education, and at the same time have elite education and training centers to train world-class talents, such as Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland, which is world-class. Due to the Swiss government's massive investment in higher education, the tuition fees of public universities are relatively low for its citizens, only about 500 Swiss francs per year. Although most Swiss can also speak English, in fact, Switzerland is mainly a country that speaks German and French, and public universities only offer German or French courses. Swiss local high school students don't have entrance exams, but whether they are qualified to go to university depends entirely on their high school graduation results. Swiss high school graduates are generally 20 years old, equivalent to senior two or senior two in China.
It is precisely because of the above characteristics of Swiss public universities that foreign students want to study in Swiss public universities, but they must also meet some strict admission requirements set by Swiss universities. Conditions mainly include:
1, education: public universities that want to study in Switzerland must meet the education requirements of each university;
2. Language conditions: Applicants studying in Switzerland must take German and French language examinations held by Swiss public universities. This kind of exam allows students to take it when they arrive in Switzerland. The main way of the exam is for a professor to talk to you. If the grades are not good, there is still a chance to study, and it is also allowed to take the exam after half a year. Students who pass the exam will have the opportunity to enter public universities.
3. Economic conditions: The tuition fees of foreign students will be slightly higher than those of Swiss students. As for the living expenses, it varies from person to person and cannot be generalized, but it needs at least 20,000 Swiss francs per year, which is about 6,543.8+0.2 million RMB.
Second, the language requirements for studying in Switzerland
1, English
There are the largest number of schools and majors that teach in English, so you can choose more content. If you have a good English foundation or are not ready to learn a new language, it is recommended to choose a major that teaches in English.
At present, IELTS and TOEFL are compared. At present, Swiss universities need to reach the requirement of 6.0 or 550 points for undergraduate courses. Master students need to reach 6.5 points or 600 points.
2. Germans
Schools in German-speaking areas will generally teach in German, and of course there will be courses in English, but the main thing is to provide German grades. Students who are going to work in German-speaking countries or enterprises in the future can choose to teach in German.
At present, the general German test is led by Goethe Institute and divided into six grades. To enter the German teaching major in Switzerland, you must reach the level of B2 or C 1.
3. French
There are also some professional schools in Switzerland that teach in French. If you want to enter school, you must show qualified French scores and take standardized exams, which are organized by the French Cultural Association.
The exam is also divided into six grades, and the way of the exam is similar to that of the German exam. Admission must reach at least B2 or C 1 level, and you must also accept the school's test when you enroll, and the test results should be consistent with your own transcripts.
4. Italian
Finally, there is Italian. At present, a single Italian teaching course is rare. In most cases, it exists as a language in bilingual teaching courses and is an optional language for everyone.
Therefore, the assessment is not particularly strict. You can learn if you are interested.
Further reading: Swiss study abroad budget
First, the cost of studying abroad
The budget of professional study should take into account the school you attend, and the nature of the school will directly affect the level of fees. Private colleges and universities will be much more expensive than public ones, which are generally around 6.5438+10,000, private ones around 200,000 and independent business schools above 200,000.
Living expenses, basic food, clothing, housing and transportation, the basic expenses of ordinary students are about 4000 yuan a month. If you want to make your life more social and leisure, you need to prepare about 1 0,000 yuan. Many living expenses of international students can be refunded. Everyone should actively understand.
Second, the preparation of funds
It is necessary to distinguish between cash and bank cards. There will be a quota limit for cash entry, but the quota is still relatively high. It is enough for students to bring about two thousand euros. Remember to prepare more small change for everyone. It costs money to come to many places in Switzerland for the first time.
Of course, don't forget to bring your bank card. If you have a large expenditure, it will be more convenient to swipe your card and your parents will make money faster. Of course, this is just a transition. When you arrive, you need to apply for a local bank card, so you can enjoy more discounts.
Third, part-time internship.
In Switzerland, students can legally take part-time jobs. You can choose to work on weekends without course tasks or on weekdays with lighter tasks to earn money. After you get the work permit, you can enter the official post and start working.
However, internships are generally carried out during holidays, and some schools and majors will have unified arrangements, but most of them need to be solved by themselves. Everyone needs to enter a post with a high degree of professional relevance to exercise and improve their skills.
Fourth, ways to save money.
In Switzerland, where prices are relatively high, learning to save money will have a great impact on everyone's life. When you choose the method, open source and throttling are equally important. Be sure to apply for a scholarship, and don't miss the part-time opportunity.
Accommodation is shared and expenses can be shared equally; Eat more in the canteen, or do it yourself; Go out and take the bus and subway, and get a good transportation card; Shopping is aimed at discounts, and buying at half price is very suitable for everyone.
Further reading: introduction of good universities studying in Switzerland
1. Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich Eidgen? Zurich technical school
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology was established by the Swiss federal government in 1855 to meet the needs of national industrialization. This is the first federally affiliated university. At first, this university only had disciplines such as civil engineering, forestry, mechanical engineering and chemistry, and later added disciplines such as humanities, society and political science.
2. Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne.
All the resource information provided by the college to professors and lecturers is provided by various departments.
3. University of Zurich? Zurich
The University of Zurich is a comprehensive university in Switzerland. The University of Zurich enjoys a world reputation in the fields of molecular biology, neuroscience and anthropology, and has produced 12 Nobel Prize winners such as Einstein.
4. University of Geneva
The University of Geneva is a public university with the emblem of the University of Geneva, located in Geneva, Switzerland. 1873 after the establishment of the medical department, it was officially renamed as a university. The University of Geneva enjoys an international reputation and is a member of the European Union of Research Universities (LERU), which brings together European 12 research universities.
5. University of Lausanne
At present, the University of Lausanne has seven schools, namely: School of Theology and Religious Studies, School of Law and Justice, School of Art, School of Social and Political Sciences, School of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne), School of Earth Sciences and Environment, School of Biology and School of Medicine. Law and criminology, biology, medicine, geography, environmental science and other disciplines are the strong disciplines of Lausanne University.
6. university of basel? T Basel
University of basel, founded in 1460, is the oldest university in Switzerland. There are 950 teachers in university of basel, of whom 300 are professors, and 10% are women. The Department of Biochemistry in university of basel occupies a world position. TadeusReichstein, a chemist who taught in university of basel, discovered vitamin C in 1933 and won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1950. Microbiologist WernerArber won the same honor in 1978.
Extended reading: a reference factor for studying abroad and choosing a school in Switzerland
First, visibility
No matter where you go for employment in the future, the popularity of the school will become a stepping stone for you to find a job in the future. If you enroll in it, you will get extra points for your job search, so try to choose the top schools within your ability.
You can refer to the ranking when screening. Here, you can determine the specific ranking according to your major. It is a good major in a good university and will be more competitive. After all, this will be everyone's double advantage.
Second, the teacher-student ratio.
On the one hand, teaching in small classes should keep the ratio between the number of teachers and the number of students, which can ensure that teachers pay enough attention to each student, which is also conducive to classroom interaction and will be of great help to improve everyone's ability.
On the other hand, the ratio of domestic students to foreign students also needs to be kept at an appropriate ratio. Although a large number of international students will more easily form an international atmosphere, a small number of international students will help you study in the local area.
Third, the language of instruction.
Language is also an important reference project, because Switzerland has different language areas, including German, French and Italian. Different language areas will provide different languages for teaching, so that everyone's preparations can be confirmed as soon as possible.
You can contact the school directly to confirm the language requirements, so that everyone can prepare with peace of mind. No matter which language it is, it will be more difficult to learn than English. If you have difficulties in learning, it is recommended to go to Switzerland for language classes first.
Fourth, the school network.
The school will provide students with enough library books and experimental equipment, but if you want to have more resources, you must inspect the allies and cooperative networks in the school, which belongs to a special content.
Generally, schools will have their own university alliance, in which everyone can enjoy most of the resources, which means that everyone can directly use the resources of other schools in our school, which is very important for everyone.