Switzerland

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Capital: Bern

Area [sq. km]: 41290

Currency: 1 US Dollar = 1.08576 Swiss Franc (CHF)

Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim

Population: 7604467

Languages: German, French, Italian, English

Time Zone: UTC + 1

Dialing Code: 41

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Study Abroad Programs (Courses taught in German unless otherwise noted)

GENEVA

International Studies, Organizations and Social Justice
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, Previous college-level coursework and/or other significant preparation in international relations studies or a related academic discipline, such as political science or prelaw coursework, as assessed by SIT.
Instruction: English and French.
Subjects: Intensive French Language Study, Multilateral Diplomacy, European Regional and International Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation, Field Studies, Educational Excursions and Independent Studies.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1

Development Studies and Public Health
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring semesters.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, Previous college-level coursework and/or other significant preparation in development studies; public health; or the social, economic and political sciences, as assessed by SIT.
Instruction: English and French.
Subjects: Intensive French Language Study, Development Studies, Swiss Development and Cooperation, International Organizations, Institutions and Enterprises, Complex Humanitarian Emergencies and Peacebuilding, Human Rights and Vulnerable Groups, Environment and Health, Field Studies, Educational Excursions and Independent Studies.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Exchange Programs (Courses taught in German unless otherwise noted)

BERN

Universitat Bern
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year and limited spring semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Min. sophomore standing, min 2.75 GPA; 2-3 years of German language study are necessary.
Instruction: In German except for Economics program and English literature classes.
Subjects: All departments except Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Only university in Switzerland with courses in Theatre Studies.
Housing: Student houses or rented rooms.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

FRIBOURG

Université de Fribourg
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year exchanges only.
Eligibility: Min. sophomore standing, min 2.75 GPA.
Instruction: French and German.
Subjects: Fribourg is very strong in philosophy and theology.
Housing: Student houses or rented rooms.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

LAUSANNE

Université de Lausanne
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year exchanges only.
Eligibility: Strong proficiency in French required. Must pass language exam to enter a graduate program.
Subjects: Full university curriculum. Departments of medicine and pharmacy closed to ISEP students.
Housing: Residence halls or off-campus rooms.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

ZURICH

Universität Zürich
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year and Semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Students who take courses taught in German are expected to have proficiency in German at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR); students should have a minimum of 4-5+ semesters of university-level German or equivalent, especially a good command of reading, listening, note-taking, and writing.
Instruction: German, partly in English.
Subjects: Full University Cirriculum.
Housing: Student hostel.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

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