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 WHY SWTIZERLAND
ABOUT SWITZERLAND :
 

Switzerland is a small, landlocked country in the heart of Europe. It has a strategic location at the crossroads of central Europe with many easily traversable passes ("Passstrasse", short term "Pass"). Switzerland is a major player in international trade and follows a liberal trade policy so, while this is not an ideal market for companies new to exporting, it has potential for more established exporters. The Swiss, who enjoy one of the world's highest levels of income per person, have a taste for well-designed, quality products. The climate is temperate but varies with altitude.

 
Swiss folk culture includes yodeling, playing the alp horn and Swiss wrestling. Switzerland is a linguistic melting pot with three official federal languages. German mostly spoken by 66% of the population, French by 18% and Italian by 10%.Cheeses form an important part of the Swiss diet. Emmenthaler and Gruyère are combined with white wine to create fondue, which is served up in a vast pot and eaten with bread cubes. Rosti (crispy, fried, shredded potatoes) is German Switzerland's national dish. Fresh fish from the numerous lakes frequently crop up on menus, especially perch and trout. Swiss chocolate, excellent by itself, is often used in desserts and cakes
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
 
Today the opportunities in the field of adult education and further education are many and diverse: federal certificate of aptitude, federal specialist qualifications and master craftsman diplomas. Such education can likewise be continued at the cantonal universities or a university of applied sciences.
he strong federal tradition of Switzerland is reflected in its educational system. Primary and secondary education are essentially the responsibility of each canton (State), while responsibility for higher education is shared between the cantons and the Confederation. This has resulted in pronounced diversity in the higher education system characterized by 12 traditional Universities , plus seven regional Universities of Applied Sciences a new type of specialized university, whose focus is on education for professional practice.
VISA REQUISITES
 

Residence permits are awarded to students who wish to study in Switzerland under the following conditions:

Ø   the applicant is coming to Switzerland alone;
Ø   the applicant wants to attend a university or some other institution of higher learning;
Ø   the program of studies is fixed & the institution attests in writing that the applicant has been accepted for studies;
Ø   the applicant proves necessary financial means;
Ø   the applicant guarantees departure from Switzerland at the end of studies.

During VISA INTERVIEW …. you must present yourself to the authorities controlling foreigners in your place of residence with the following documents:

Ø   passport (with student visa, if required)
Ø   statement of arrival provided by the bureau of foreigners
Ø   student questionnaire provided by the bureau of foreigners
Ø   proof of acceptance from the school
Ø   1 recent passport-style photo
Ø   proof of financial means for the duration of studies, or
Ø   proof of Swiss or foreign financial aid, with the amount indicated, or
Ø   guarantee from parents (form available from the bureau of foreigners). This must be completed by the father or mother,   

      certified by local authorities, and accompanied by a permanent wire transfer order, or

Ø   guarantee from a third party (form available from the bureau of foreigners). The guarantor must live in Switzerland and    prove sufficient financial means for the student's upkeep. The guarantor's signature must be notarized by the local authorities.
The request for a residence permit will not be processed until all documents are submitted.
Ø  VISA  FEES :  For Indian students … Rs. 5000/-   Non Refundable.


Health insurance:

ØYou are required to participate in a Swiss health insurance plan in order to study in Switzerland. However, for students participating in an exchange program like Erasmus or a bilateral agreement for a period not exceeding 12 months, it is possible to maintain health insurance from the place of origin, if it guarantees the same coverage. To benefit from this exception, you must contact the socio cultural affairs office of the university and submit an attestation of foreign insurance.
For all other cases, your university can provide advice on reliable insurance companies. This will cost around 200-300 CHF ($116-$174) monthly. When covered by Swiss health insurance, all medical costs are reimbursed (not including dental).
Formalities to complete in Switzerland for all International students:
You must present yourself within ten days of arrival to the appropriate authorities in the town where you will be living or act as per the instructions of the campus authorities to fulfill the necessary requisites for  getting your B Permit / Residence permit. 
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Most institutes in Switzerland do offer Internships and the usual minimum stipend is Chf. 2075.
The minimum wage rate is Chf. 22/- per hour.