Editorial guide · Updated 5 October 2026 · Editorial approach & affiliation
Check the academic entry route
Ask the school to assess your actual qualification and transcripts. Similar qualification names from different countries can have different entry outcomes.
Keep immigration checks personal
Visa and residence requirements depend on nationality, programme and circumstances. Use the relevant Swiss representation and cantonal authority for current requirements; admission does not by itself grant permission to enter, work or stay.
Plan the first month
Confirm arrival arrangements, housing dates, deposits, health insurance requirements and access to funds. A written checklist reduces uncertainty for students and parents.
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Turn the questions into a comparison.
Use the school profiles for linked programme and fee evidence. The comparison table keeps unknowns visible so you can ask for the information that is still missing.
Compare SchoolsPrimary fee evidence: BHMS 2026 PDF ↗ · EHL 2027/28 PDF ↗ · BHMS fee inclusions ↗. Further reading: Swiss higher education register ↗ · QS subject ranking methodology ↗ · Official programme and fee sources in each school profile. Immigration information: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs ↗.