Study In Switzerland
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University Intakes and Timeline
Universities in Switzerland have two admission intakes, fall and spring (very few options). Based on the intake choice, international students should start preparing a minimum of 1 year in advance.
Fall Intake
This semester starts in Aug / September and ends in December. Here is the admission timeline:
- June – July of the previous year: Start your research for which course and university you wish to pursue your academics from.
- August – September: Cater to the admission requirements such as writing the entrance exams, arranging all academic transcripts, etc.
- October – November: Submit all documents before this application deadline.
- December – February: Start hearing back from the universities.
- March: Conduct all finance related activities such as arranging for funds, loans, scholarships, etc.
- May – June: Apply for a student VISA
- July – August: Prepare to go abroad
- August – September: Your new semester starts
Spring Intake
This semester starts in Jan / Feb and ends in May. Here is the admission timeline:
- March – April of the previous year: Start your research for which course and university you wish to pursue your academics from
- May – June: Cater to the admission requirements such as writing the entrance exams, arranging all academic transcripts, etc.
- July – August: Submit all documents before this application deadline
- September: Conduct all finance related activities such as arranging for funds, loans, scholarships, etc.
- October – November: Apply for a student VISA
- December – January: Prepare to go abroad
- January – February: Your new semester starts
