University of Zurich

Overview

Quick answer: University of Zurich is a public university in Zurich, Switzerland, offering bachelor's, master's, phd programmes. Indicative international tuition is CHF 1,500 to CHF 4,000 a year; many postgraduate programmes ask for IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Popular subject areas

Subject areas where University of Zurich offers programmes. Open a subject to compare other universities.

Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for Switzerland is in our Switzerland guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

• Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
• SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
• English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
• Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
• Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
• Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
• Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Student visa for Switzerland

Students apply for a national (D) visa and a residence permit with proof of admission and funds.

1. Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
2. Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
3. Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
4. Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the national (D) student visa.
5. Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Full Switzerland guide

Scholarships to look at

• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (PhD)
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Master's)

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• University of Zurich (official website)
• State Secretariat for Migration
• swissuniversities

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.