According to many international students, Switzerland is considered a great place to study abroad for a bachelor’s degree in the European continent. At StudyPortals’ International Student Satisfaction Awards 2014, more than 7,000 students participated in the survey assessing their study abroad experience with the help of the world’s largest database about international students’ experiences STeXX.eu. In total, 228 students shared their opinions in 530 comments regarding their experience in studying in Switzerland. Switzerland is rated 8.9 out of 10. 

The International Student Satisfaction Award is a useful information source for those wishing to study in Switzerland and other European countries.

What’s up with studying in Switzerland?

Switzerland is well-known for its high-quality education; and is a favourite destination for many international students due to its universities, colleges, and education institutes’ high reputation. 

According to the mentioned survey, international students who have been studying here in Switzerland mentioned one of the factors affecting their choice is the quality, prestige, diversity, and internationalisation of the Swiss educational system. These students also claimed that they are very satisfied with the facilities in Switzerland.

In addition, courses that provide them with hands-on experience and diverse research opportunities for their dissertation make the student satisfaction level here higher than in other countries in Europe.

Besides prestigious education systems, universities and institutes in Switzerland are highly appraised globally. Swiss graduates are fully confident that the experience and knowledge while studying here will play an important role in their future career.

As a student from France said, “In terms of academic quality, I would recommend studying in Switzerland to everyone who asks due to the professors and teachers. They have outstanding presentation and communication skills with extensive knowledge and experience. What I like most about studying in Switzerland is the event organised at the institutes where I am studying, such as startup events, seminars, conferences, etc. This is a chance for me to grow and expand my international network.”

Switzerland undoubtedly is the home to many international corporations. High-quality education institutes will be a stepping stone that helps students to enter the global market after graduation. This is also an opportunity that all international students can seize in the next few years when choosing Switzerland as their study destination.

Zug, Switzerland, is the most prosperous and the safest city.

Zug is one of many cities that you can choose when coming to Switzerland. This is the most prosperous and the safest city in the whole country. Besides studying from textbooks, students can also explore the world around them. Many students stated that they enjoyed exploring Switzerland’s placid and glassy lakes and snowy mountains when taking part in student activities.

International students can also feel the hospitality, cultural diversity and utilise the chance to improve their English and learn new languages in Zug.

Although Zug’s high cost of living is somewhat an obstacle when it comes to studying in Switzerland, most Zug universities and institutes provide scholarships and support in job finding right when you graduate. 

Zug is a city where you can find most of the world’s top companies.

In addition, students also experience a safe living environment with many amenities facilities.

Some students who are more extroverted and looking for a vibrant urban lifestyle have admitted that they are not used to the peaceful living environment in Switzerland. However, tranquillity is great for when they need to focus on studying or doing research. 

On the weekends, students can easily travel to any other European cities thanks to the transport system in Zug.

For more detailed information about studying in Switzerland and the study program at The Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation, contact our academic team for instant assistance.

Source: The Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation