SwitzerlandStudy
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This route is for education or training purposes (Art. 27 FNIA).
Art. 27 Education and training 1 Foreign nationals may be admitted for education or training purposes if:
Proof of admission to a recognised educational institution (matriculation certificate); the institution's management must confirm eligibility. Schools must guarantee proper training and adherence to the curriculum, authorities may restrict admission to recognised schools, and the curriculum and duration must be fixed.
proof of admission to a recognised educational institution (matriculation certificate),
the management of the educational establishment confirms that the person concerned is eligible for education or training;
Schulen, die Ausländerinnen und Ausländer aus- oder weiterbilden, müssen Gewähr für eine fachgerechte Aus- oder Weiterbildung und die Einhaltung des Unterrichtsprogramms bieten. Die zuständigen Behörden können die Zulassung zur Aus- und Weiterbildung auf anerkannte Schulen beschränken. 2 Das Unterrichtsprogramm und die Dauer der Aus- oder Weiterbildung müssen festgelegt sein.
Like citizens of EU/EFTA countries, third-country nationals must have sufficient financial resources to support themselves and not be dependent on social welfare assistance, and have adequate accident and health insurance. The official source does not state tuition, a specific funds amount or full-time study or attendance conditions.
Like citizens of EU/EFTA countries, you must: have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and not be dependent on social welfare assistance, have adequate accident and health insurance.
Yes, for university/UAS students: the canton may approve supplementary work from no sooner than six months after the course starts, up to 15 hours a week outside holidays, if the university confirms compatibility with studies, the employer applies and pay/working conditions are met. The official source does not state the family position.
Yes. If you are living in Switzerland to train or study at a university or university of applied sciences, the competent cantonal authorities may approve a supplementary activity in accordance with Art. 38 ASEO, subject to a number of conditions. Beginning no sooner than six months after the start of their course, foreign students may work for a maximum of 15 hours a week outside of the holidays. However, the university authorities must confirm that the student's work is compatible with their studies and will not delay their completion. In addition, an application must be submitted by the employer, and the employment must comply with the applicable regulations on pay and working conditions.
Education/training is normally authorised for at most eight years (exceptions for targeted training). Students confirm they will leave Switzerland at the end of their studies; a continued stay afterwards is governed by the general admission requirements. The official source does not state the validity of each permit or the renewal procedure.
Aus- oder Weiterbildungen werden in der Regel für längstens acht Jahre bewilligt. Ausnahmen sind möglich, wenn sie einer zielgerichteten Aus- oder Weiterbildung dienen.
confirmation that they will leave Switzerland at the end of their studies.
A continued stay in Switzerland following completion or discontinuation of the education or training course is governed by the general admission requirements contained in this Act.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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