Renowned for its prosperity, orderliness and low taxes, Zurich may sound more like a place for millionaires than international students, but look a little closer and you’ll see it certainly deserves its place among the world’s top student cities.
Currently ranked 12th in the world, ETH Zurich is the highest-ranked university in continental Europe – and the highest rankings entry from outside of the US or UK. The University of Zurich is also just outside of the global top 50 in the QS World University Rankings® 2014/15.
An international hub, Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the wealthiest in Europe – which brings both pros and cons for international students. On the one hand, its affluence means Zurich is clean, safe and immaculately maintained, frequently ranking among the world’s most livable cities. But on the other, living expenses can be eye-wateringly high.
That said, while rent and socializing may cost a packet, international tuition fees in Switzerland are relatively low, so the overall costs of studying in Zurich are likely to be considerably lower compared to cities in the UK, US or Australia, for example.
And it’s certainly tough to beat Zurich when it comes to scenery; situated on the banks of picturesque Lake Zurich and with the stunning Swiss Alps within day-trip reach, this city would suit those who want to combine the attractions of city life with close proximity to some of Europe’s most beautiful natural landscapes.
QS ranked universities
ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) ; University of Zurich (UZH)
More about Zurich
| Number of universities ranked by QS | 2 |
| Top ranked institution | ETH Zurich (12th in the world) |
| Population | 1,830,000 |
| Students (% of total population) | 2.4% (based on ranked institutions) |
| International students | 26.0% (of students at ranked institutions) |
| Average tuition fees | US$6,300 |
| Global Liveability Ranking | --- |
| Mercer Cost of Living rank | --- |
| Cost of a Big Mac | US$6.83 |
| Cost of an iPad | US$626.86 |
| Numbeo safety rank | 20th (out of 372) |
| Numbeo pollution rank | 278th (out of 299) |
| Transparency International score | 7th (out of 177) |
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