--- title: "International Student Guide Switzerland" url: https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/international-student-switzerland lang: en date_modified: 2026-09-30 --- # International Student Guide Switzerland Everything you need to know to settle and study in Switzerland as a foreign student. ## Guides for International Students [![Student Health Insurance Switzerland Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/assurance-maladie-etudiant-suisse.png)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-health-insurance-switzerland-savings) ### [Student Health Insurance Switzerland Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-health-insurance-switzerland-savings) Don't pay full price! Expert guide for international students: how to get the LAMal exemption and save up to 3,000 CHF per year on your health insurance. 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[Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/automate-swiss-bill-payments) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Swiss Scholarships for International Students 2026 | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/bourses-etudes-etudiant-etranger-suisse.png)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/scholarships-financial-aid-international-students-switzerland) ### [Swiss Scholarships for International Students 2026 | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/scholarships-financial-aid-international-students-switzerland) ESKAS grants, EPFL and ETH Zurich fellowships, cantonal aid: who actually qualifies on a student permit, how much they pay in 2026 and when to apply. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/scholarships-financial-aid-international-students-switzerland) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![International Student Budget in Switzerland 2026 (EPFL, ETHZ)](https://www.ibani.com/images/budget-etudiant-suisse.png)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/international-student-budget-switzerland) ### [International Student Budget in Switzerland 2026 (EPFL, ETHZ)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/international-student-budget-switzerland) Discover the real monthly budget of a foreign student in Switzerland (EPFL, ETHZ, Universities), the cost of living, and how to avoid international bank fees. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/international-student-budget-switzerland) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Internship Contract and Agreement in Switzerland 2026: the guide](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-salaire-suisse-thumbnail-large.jpg)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/internship-contract-agreement-switzerland) ### [Internship Contract and Agreement in Switzerland 2026: the guide](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/internship-contract-agreement-switzerland) Internship agreement or employment contract in Switzerland? Code of Obligations framework, mandatory clauses, tripartite agreement, probation. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/internship-contract-agreement-switzerland) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Swiss Rent Guarantee: How to Block Funds from Abroad in 2026](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-garantie-loyer-suisse.jpg)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-rent-guarantee-deposit-from-abroad) ### [Swiss Rent Guarantee: How to Block Funds from Abroad in 2026](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-rent-guarantee-deposit-from-abroad) 2026 Guide for expats: how to open and fund a Swiss rent guarantee account from Europe while limiting the cost of exchange. 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[Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/import-vehicle-switzerland-taxes-customs) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Paid Internship in Switzerland 2026: Permit, Salary, Tax | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-salaire-suisse-thumbnail-large.jpg)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-jobs-internships-switzerland) ### [Paid Internship in Switzerland 2026: Permit, Salary, Tax | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-jobs-internships-switzerland) Paid internship in Switzerland: work permit (L or notification), 2026 intern salary, LAMal, source tax and how to repatriate your CHF salary. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-jobs-internships-switzerland) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Renting an Apartment in Switzerland: The Ultimate Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/guide-expatrie-suisse.png)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/rent-apartment-switzerland) ### [Renting an Apartment in Switzerland: The Ultimate Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/rent-apartment-switzerland) Discover how to build the perfect rental application to rent an apartment in Switzerland in 2026. Real estate websites, students, debt register, and deposit. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/rent-apartment-switzerland) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Opening a Swiss Student Bank Account: Free Options (2026)](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-compte-etudiant-suisse.jpg)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/opening-swiss-student-bank-account) ### [Opening a Swiss Student Bank Account: Free Options (2026)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/opening-swiss-student-bank-account) Students in Switzerland or cross-border: our 2026 comparison of the best banks and neobanks (UBS, Yuh, BCV). Avoid hidden fees, find a free offer. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/opening-swiss-student-bank-account) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Paying Tuition Fees in Switzerland from Abroad: The 2026 Guide](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-impots.png)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/paying-tuition-fees-switzerland) ### [Paying Tuition Fees in Switzerland from Abroad: The 2026 Guide](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/paying-tuition-fees-switzerland) Student at EHL, EPFL, or UNIL? Discover how to pay your tuition fees in Switzerland without losing money on bank fees and exchange rates. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/paying-tuition-fees-switzerland) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Swiss Student Residence Permit (B / L): 2026 Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-permis-etudiant-suisse-large.jpg)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-student-residence-permit) ### [Swiss Student Residence Permit (B / L): 2026 Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-student-residence-permit) Complete 2026 guide for international students in Switzerland: procedures, financial proof, obtaining and renewing B and L permits. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-student-residence-permit) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Student Residences in Switzerland: Application Deadlines | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/residences-universitaires-suisse-delais-inscription.png)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-residences-switzerland-application-deadlines) ### [Student Residences in Switzerland: Application Deadlines | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-residences-switzerland-application-deadlines) FMEL, Ciguë, WOKO, APARTIS: when to apply for a Swiss student residence, the real waiting times city by city, and the tips that actually secure a room. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-residences-switzerland-application-deadlines) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Convert Student B Permit to Work Permit CH | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-conversion-permis-etudiant-travail.jpg)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/convert-student-b-permit-to-work-permit) ### [Convert Student B Permit to Work Permit CH | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/convert-student-b-permit-to-work-permit) Expert guide for foreign graduates in Switzerland. Procedures, legal conditions (FNIA), and deadlines for converting a student B permit to a work permit. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/convert-student-b-permit-to-work-permit) Updated on: 30 September 2026 ## Convert your currencies Compare and convert your currencies at the real market rate, plus a margin of 0.40% to 0.15% depending on the amount. [Open the converter](https://www.ibani.com/en/currency-converter)