About Switzerland

Key facts

  • Population: 8.57 million
  • Currency: Swiss franc
  • Cost of living: around 83% higher than the UK
  • Main languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh

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Host universities for your exchange

  • Zurich University of Teacher Education

    Key facts

    With around 4,000 students and more than 12,000 continuing professional development participants a year, the Zurich University of Teacher Education (PH Zurich) is one of Switzerland’s largest teacher education institutions.

    It is a leading centre of expertise for schools, teachers and educational authorities, providing services such as education, training, research and consulting.

    Exchange courses and subjects available

    • Education

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  • Bern University of Applied Sciences

    Key facts

    Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) takes an interdisciplinary approach to its teaching, combining perspectives from eight departments and a wide range of subjects.

    It has around 7,000 students and 2,500 staff based on its sites in Bern, Burgdorf, Biel, Zollikofen and Magglingen.

    Health professions is the second biggest of the departments with around 1200 students.

    Exchange courses and subjects available

    • Physiotherapy

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