The university charges fees in accordance with the official university regulation regarding fees.
· Students enrolled at the niversity are charged a fee of CHF 850 each semester.
· Doctoral candidates are charged a fee of CHF 350 each semester.
· Students taking a leave of absence are charged a reduced fee of CHF 150 each semester according to the study regulations § 25.
· Medical students in their placement year are charged a reduced fee of CHF 150 each semester.
· The fee for application or change of course and its administration is CHF 100. In case of a late application an additional fee of CHF 150 is charged, if granted.
· Course auditors are charged a fee of CHF 60 for every credit hour (SWS). In case of this sum exceeding the regularly charged fee for students, a flat fee of the same amount is charged.
· A fee of CHF 50 is charged for the semester registration during the period of grace.
· A fee of CHF 100 is charged for registering for courses after the deadline.
STUDY AND LIVING COSTS (per month)
Living costs vary significantly depending on personal circumstances and individual requirements. The following breakdown is therefore intended to serve as a guideline.
Studying while living at home
Semester fees1) ： CHF 140
Education costs2)：CHF 100/200
Accommodation3) ： --
Food4) ： CHF 250
Clothing： CHF 100
Health care5) ：CHF 200
Transport6) ：CHF 150
Leisure, culture: CHF 200
Misc. additional costs: CHF 100
Total (rounded): CHF 1,200/1,300
Studying away from home
Semester fees1) : CHF 140
Education costs2): CHF 100/200
Accommodation incl. utilities: CHF 600
Food4) : CHF 350
Clothing : CHF 100
Health care5) : CHF 200
Transport6) : CHF 100
Leisure, culture: CHF 200
Misc. additional costs : CHF 200
Total (rounded) : CHF 2,000/2,100
The Social Services team is available to explain and offer advice on any issues regarding financing (grants, scholarships, etc.).
1) Study fees amount to CHF 850 per semester for all faculties.
2) Education costs for books, lecture notes, copies, excursions, laboratory time, equipment, etc., varies between CHF 100 and CHF 200 depending on the degree program.
3) Accommodation costs are generally negligible for students living at home. Source: Federal Statistical Office (2010), Studying under the Bologna Process.
4) Incl. external catering in the university cafeteria.
5) Includes the average health insurance premium for students under the age of 25 less the premium reduction. Health insurance premiums vary significantly from canton to canton. Also includes the deductible costs not covered by the health insurance fund. Premiums are considerably higher for students over the age of 25.
6) Includes environmental protection subscription costs (TNW), CHF 50 up to 25 years of age, after which CHF 75 plus additional transport costs.
