Study In Switzerland

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.