SWITZERLAND KEY FACTS EDUCATION IN GENERAL COURSES AVAILABE SWISS--VISA KEY FACTS Official language German, French, Italian, Raeto-Romance Climate The weather in Switzerland varies greatly between different places. The highest snow received at Rochers de Nave, a mountain near Montreux (VD) with approximately 260 cm per year Currency The Swiss currency is called Swiss Francs. And symbol is CHF Major Cities Altenrhein, Basel, Bern Chiasso Chur, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Luzern, St. Gallen, Zürich EDUCATION-GENERAL Intake January and July/August Deadlines 4-6 months before intake for most of the Institutions Visa processing time 4-8weeks COURSES AVAILABLE COURSE Duration of the course Undergraduate Post Graduate Diploma Post Graduate Certificate MBA 4 years 18 months 1 year 12-18 months INSURANCE You are required to participate in a Swiss health insurance plan in order to study in Switzerland .your university can provide advice on reliable insurance companies. This will cost around 200-300 CHF ($116-$174) monthly SWISS –STUDENT VISA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Three application forms Three photos Original offer letter from the institute Financial attestation for sufficient financial means to cover cost of the studies and living Proof of payment of tuition fee School and college certificate Attestation by the applicant that she /he will leave Switzerland after concluding study Resume of the candidate A short written explication why the applicant chooses Switzerland for study