Switzerland

Course length does not tell you how much research it includes.

For a programme-specific duration, check the course curriculum and research regulations. No national duration estimate is asserted here.

Sources: swissuniversities: University tuition fees 2026/27; ETH Zurich: Fixed-rate salaries.

1. Department admission Funding for a class
2. Supervisor admission An academic agrees to work with you
3. Advertised position A salary tied to a project
4. Programme-specific Check official admissions instructions Applies to this country.

Use the institution’s official admissions instructions for your chosen degree. Check academic eligibility, supervisor requirements and funding selection separately.

For 2026/27, swissuniversities lists foreign-student tuition of CHF 2,190 per semester at ETH Zurich and EPFL, plus other charges. Check exemptions and your fee status.

Sources: swissuniversities: University tuition fees 2026/27.

1. Employment example Applies to this country.
2. Stipend example
3. Scholarship example
4. Fee rate
5. Check funding terms

ETH Zurich pays employed doctoral researchers on fixed salary scales. The 2026 standard first-year full-time rate is CHF 53,500 gross a year; other rates and contract terms apply.

Sources: ETH Zurich: Fixed-rate salaries.

Third-country graduates of Swiss higher education have a 6-month period to seek employment matching their qualifications, subject to immigration conditions.

Fees, funding, and visa rules change. Confirm current terms with the university or the government source before you apply.

Sources: ETH Zurich: Fixed-rate salaries; FAQ : Working.

Official sources

• swissuniversities: University tuition fees 2026/27
  www.swissuniversities.ch. Checked 2026-10-30.
• ETH Zurich: Fixed-rate salaries
  ethz.ch. Checked 2026-10-30.
• FAQ : Working
  www.sem.admin.ch. Checked 2026-10-30.