Study Abroad in Switzerland
Switzerland is a western European country where approximately 2,000 American students study abroad each year. Switzerland is home to two large economic centers, Zurich and Geneva. The country is located among the Swiss Alps which provides for a wide range of geographical features including mountains, forests, wide open pastures, and large lakes. Although located in the mountains of the Swiss Alps, Switzerland offers a mild climate. The culture in Switzerland is very diverse as it is located between many different European countries making it a great place to study abroad.
Below you will find our list of Study Abroad programs in Switzerland. It is an index to international education in Switzerland listing university level study abroad, internships, volunteer and intensive language school programs oriented to American college and university students. Some pre-college and post-graduate options are also included. We invite you to read the student reviews, see the ratings scores and use this site to compare programs and understand what other students have encountered during their education abroad.
Top Cities to Study Abroad
1. Geneva | 202 reviews | |
2. Lausanne | 15 reviews | |
3. Zurich | 15 reviews | |
4. Lugano | 14 reviews | |
5. Fribourg | 11 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Switzerland - Featured Programs
Examine macroeconomics and the global finance system through the lens of social justice and the ethics of sustainable business.
From its ba...
Study the major challenges facing the contemporary international system, including new security threats and conflict resolution and prevention, in...
Start any Monday and study from two weeks to a whole year. See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. University Credit is available available for all Intensive Courses at EF.
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This programme is truly unique : it provides undergraduate students a chance to immerse in the culture of ...
Wellesley College and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva have established a programme that will enable a small number of students to...
Have the ultimate summer study abroad experience with Forum-Nexus! Visit 9 incredible cities in Italy in just 1 month and earn 3-9 credits. Students from the U.S. and othe...
Examine the evolving nature of multilateral diplomacy in contemporary international relations and discuss intergovernmental, supranational, and regional organizations' str...
Examine models of health systems and development policy in Geneva and the surrounding region, the world’s capital for international organizations dedicated to public healt...
Study the major challenges facing the contemporary international system, including new security threats and conflict resolution and prevention, in the international hub of...
The Geneva Internship program combines coursework at the Boston University Geneva Center with professional work experience in or near Geneva. During the first part of the ...
Examine macroeconomics and the global finance system through the lens of social justice and the ethics of sustainable business.From its base in Geneva, this program provid...
Study and attend high school in French or German speaking Switzerland. YFU students are enrolled in a Gymnasium/collège, which is a high school for university bound studen...
Looking for an enlightening - even life changing - learning experience? You can begin an incredible journey by participating in the Kent State University Programs in Gene...
The program begins with a three-week orientation including intensive French language study, culture and history courses, and excursions. During the semester, students stud...
Spend your summer or January term traveling to London, Amsterdam (summer only), Paris, Lausanne, Venice, Florence and Rome, with our European Art and Architecture study an...