Category: PhD
Application & VISA Fees
Top PhD Universities & Colleges in Abroad in 2025
| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)Important Dates:Rolling or consult faculty for exact deadline Application Fees:CHF 100 (est.) | PhD-level (e.g., Doctor of Business Administration) | Master’s degree; research proposal | CHF 1,920/year (Swiss Govt. scholarship stipend) | Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships; project-based assistantships | Apply |
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU)Important Dates:Rolling admissions (early application recommended for Fall) Application Fees:CHF 200 | PhD in Artistic Research (HSLU Music) | Master’s in Music or Arts discipline; research proposal; audition may be required | Minimal registration fee (approx CHF 200/year) | Funded via project grants or assistantships through music school or external bodies | Apply |
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)Important Dates:Rolling for Fall; early to apply Application Fees:CHF 1,000 (pre-registration) | PhD in International Studies (any field) | Master’s degree; research proposal; academic excellence | Minimal Tuition: CHF 1,000/year (after first-year reduction) | Fully funded: tuition waiver plus stipend; assistantships or fellowships | Apply |
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)Important Dates:Rolling Application Fees:CHF 1,000 | PhD in International Law | Master’s in Law or equivalent; research proposal | Same as above | Fully funded package includes stipend and tuition contribution | Apply |
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)Important Dates:Rolling Application Fees:CHF 1,000 | PhD in International Economics | Master’s in Economics; research proposal | Same as above | Fully funded plus work opportunities | Apply |
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)Important Dates:Rolling Application Fees:CHF 1,000 | PhD in Political Science / IR | Master’s in relevant discipline; research plan | Same as above | Fully funded with assistantships | Apply |
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)Important Dates:Rolling / apply early for Fall Application Fees:CHF 150 | PhD in Care and Rehabilitation Sciences (joint with UZH) | Master’s degree; research proposal; relevant background; language depending on project | Minimal registration fees (estimated CHF 200/year) | Doctoral funding via assistantships or joint programs | Apply |
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)Important Dates:Rolling/Fall (start) Application Fees:CHF 100 | PhD in Engineering & Applied Sciences (in collaboration) | Master’s degree; research proposal; suitable background | Minimal registration fee (approx. CHF 200/year) | Funding via research contracts, grants, foundation support | Apply |
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)Important Dates:Rolling/Fall Application Fees:CHF 100 | PhD in Health Professions or Social Work | Master’s degree; research focus; departmental approval | Minimal registration fee (approx. CHF 200/year) | Same as above | Apply |
HES-SO Western SwitzerlandImportant Dates:Rolling applications for research pathways Application Fees:CHF 100 (est.) | PhD-level (via Master UNIL-HES-SO Nursing Sciences) | M.Sc. in Nursing/Health Sciences; strong research proposal | Minimal fees (est. CHF 200/year) | Fully funded via project grants, assistantships, or Swiss Govt. Excellence | Apply |
