Moving to Switzerland

Free guides to studying, working and living in Switzerland, updated as the rules change.

Switzerland offers permits for students, workers and families, with different rules for EU/EFTA and other nationals. The guides below explain each pathway; national policy is set by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).

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Study Finance, Business & Tech in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to some of the world's top finance and business schools and graduating from one gives you a real edge in a competitive job market.

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Study Hospitality Management in Switzerland

Switzerland basically invented modern hospitality education and its hospitality schools build paid internships directly into the degree. Here's how international students can study there.

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Studying in Switzerland: Your Complete Guide

Switzerland offers world-class universities, but admission, language, and permit requirements vary depending on where and what you study.

Jacob Miller · October 10, 2026

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Switzerland Work Permits Explained

Non-EU citizens can work in Switzerland, but employer sponsorship and limited annual quotas make preparation essential.

Charlotte Whitmore · October 10, 2026