Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal republic in Europe. It consists of 26 cantons, and the city of Bern is the seat of the federal authorities.[1][2] [note 1] The country is situated in western-Central Europe, [note 4] and is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is a landlocked country geographically divided between the Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura.

Applying to Swiss universities as an international student requires direct applications to individual institutions, as there is no centralized system. You will need certified academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or French/German tests), a CV, motivation letter, and proof of sufficient funds (around CHF 21,000 annually)

If an international student wishes to apply to study in Switzerland, he needs direct applications to individual institutions with his transcript, English proficiency test certificate or French/German test, a CV, motivation letter and proof of sufficient funds around NPR 23000.

• • Size: 41285 km²

• • Climate: General information, diagrams and weather forecast

• • Capital: Bern City

• Currency: Swiss Francs (CHF)