Switzerland has mild summers and cold winters. Temperatures in Zurich range from a summer average of 24°C to a winter average of-5°C. Being on the Lake of Zurich, the city is subjected to lake breezes and humidity. The cold winter (wintertime from December to March) does not necessarily mean constant snow; in fact snowfalls are...Read More

 The Swiss character has inevitably been shaped by the country’s history and its natural environment. It’s the long, dark winters that have most likely fostered their self-absorbed and silent manner. Swiss are third-generation city people at most, so almost all families have relatives living in the country. Childhood memories will undoubtedly include summers spent in...Read More

It is possible but most places would require that you speak German, French or Italian. However, many companies have English as corporate language too.Read More

A student who has been issued a residence permit for study (Permit B) may take employment without a work permit in order to participate in practical training pursuant to the curriculum, and at maximum of 20 hours a week. Students awarded permit L are not able to work during their studies. Otherwise he/she may take...Read More

If the life in the student houses (listed on our website) seems not to be of your style, you could rent an apartment. The prices range from approximately CHF 700.- in the farther parts of the town to CHF 3000.- or more in the center (1-2 rooms). Information on apartments for renting is available on...Read More

Food and other personal expenses are an approximate minimum of CHF 2000.- per month.Read More

Please refer to our visitor information guide.Read More

English is widely spoken in Switzerland. You do not need to speak any of the native languages in order to live and study here. However, we encourage international students to take German (the local language in Zurich) as a foreign language during their studies to feel more comfortable in the country and better understand the...Read More

Before you can start your studies in Switzerland, you have to make various arrangements with regard to accommodation, insurance, entry and residence. The conditions depend on your country of origin/nationality. It is the student, or prospective student’s, responsibility to get information on the entry formalities in due time and make the necessary arrangements. Entry Requirements...Read More

International students can stay in Switzerland for the time specified on their residence permit to study. It is against the law for one to stay in the country over the permitted time period. Applications for extensions can be submitted at the local immigration office. If after completing your studies at SBS you are looking to...Read More