A Major Investment
Deserves a Proper Comparison.
A family decision deserves clear costs, an understandable qualification and practical answers about life away from home.
The full financial commitment
Compare the full course, living expenses, refundable deposits and timing of payments. Request the refund and withdrawal terms in writing. Plan a base case without an unconfirmed scholarship or internship income.
Build a family budgetThe award and its next step
Ask who awards the degree and how the student will use it. Further-study admission, employer acceptance and recognition for regulated professions are separate questions.
Understand recognitionExperience with proper support
Clarify who arranges the placement, supervision, work eligibility and what happens if a placement changes or fails. Ask for written terms behind any guarantee.
Compare internship structuresEveryday life and wellbeing
Ask about residence supervision, emergency contacts, insurance, mental-health support and travel between housing and classes. Assess the actual arrangements instead of assuming that a location alone guarantees safety.
Explore campus settingsAdmission and permission to study
Check requirements for the student’s nationality with the relevant Swiss representation and cantonal authority. Keep visa, residence and work requirements distinct; a school offer is not a visa.
Read the international student guideReturn on educational investment
Review academic progression, transferable skills and recent graduate outcomes for the exact programme. Ask for the survey method and response rate. No ranking or career-service description guarantees a job or financial return.
Compare the academic structure