Switzerland is best described by conveying an understanding of its geography, political, economic, cultural and social environments. The geography of the country has had a significant impact on its way of life. Switzerland is bordered by Germany in the north, Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein in the east, Italy in the south and France in the west. This represents many significant European cultures converging on Switzerland, the German-speaking region, the French and the Italian.

Switzerland is one of Europe’s smallest countries in terms of both territory and population. It is roughly equal in size to the combined area of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Although it is a place of contrasts of plains, lakes, rivers and mountains—approximately 70 percent of the country is covered by mountains.

Switzerland has a very advanced educational system. Swiss universities are among the best, not only in Europe but in the whole world. As such, each year, Switzerland accepts a large influx of international students from all over the world, all aiming to add a (highly recognized) Swiss higher education degree to their academic careers.

There are also various higher education institutions situated right in the heart of the Alps, some even with views from the classroom windows of beautiful towering mountain valleys and peaks! So if you’re looking for a truly unique experience as an international student

Switzerland prides itself on its high expectation of a freely subsidized training framework that is reasonable for both Swiss and non-Swiss students. In fact, the normal cost for a year’s educational cost is around CAD1, 300 for Swiss, and CAD 1,500 for universal students.