Category: PhD
Application & VISA Fees
Top PhD Universities & Colleges in Abroad in 2025
| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HES-SO Western SwitzerlandImportant Dates:Rolling applications Application Fees:CHF 100 (est.) | PhD-level (via Master UNIL-HES-SO Health Sciences) | M.Sc. in Health Sciences; research proposal required | Minimal fees (est. CHF 200/year) | Funded via grant-based doctoral funding or scholarships | Apply |
EHL Hospitality Business SchoolImportant Dates:Rolling / Early apply for Fall Application Fees:CHF 175 | PhD (Doctor of Business Administration – DBA) | Master’s degree; professional project proposal; leadership experience | Minimal registration fee (est. CHF 200/year) | Funded via research/assistant contracts or external scholarships | Apply |
University of NeuchâtelImportant Dates:Rolling (Fall likely opening) Application Fees:CHF 100 for non-Swiss | PhD in Natural Sciences / Biology | Master’s in relevant field; research proposal; language proficiency may apply | Same minimal fee | Same as above; mobility and short-stay grants | Apply |
University of LucerneImportant Dates:Rolling application (recommend apply early for Fall) Application Fees:CHF 110 | PhD (General across faculties) | Master’s degree; research proposal; language proficiency (C1 German or English depending on faculty) | Minimal annual fee (estimated CHF 200) | No scholarships provided by UniLu; doctoral funding must come via external sources (e.g., Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships or similar) | Apply |
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)Important Dates:Apply by Jan 15 (first deadline) or Mar 31 (final) Application Fees:Approx. CHF 100 | PhD in Finance (Swiss Finance Institute program, English) | Master’s degree; CV; proposal; GRE recommended; English proficiency | Minimal registration fee (approx. CHF 200/year) | Fully funded via fellowship or assistantship | Apply |
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)Important Dates:Rolling/Fall (confirm exact date) Application Fees:Approx. CHF 100 | PhD in Informatics | Master’s degree; research proposal; language proficiency | Minimal registration fee (est. CHF 200/year) | PhD positions likely funded via fellowships or assistantships | Apply |
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)Important Dates:Apply by Feb 15 (visa cases) or Apr 15 (EU/EEA) Application Fees:CHF 200 (for non-Swiss bachelor holders); Swiss polytechnic diploma holders exempt | PhD in Architecture (Academy of Architecture) | Bachelor’s in Architecture; portfolio; motivation letter; references (interview may be required) | Minimal registration fee (est. CHF 200/year) | Institutional scholarships available, including region-specific prizes | Apply |
University of BernImportant Dates:Varies by program; often similar to Master’s deadlines Application Fees:CHF 105Late: CHF 205 | PhD | Master’s degree or equivalent, strong academic record, language proficiency, research proposal, CV, recommendation letters | Very low standard academic fees (doctoral registration only) | UniBE Doctoral Scholarships, Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, departmental grants | Apply |
University of Lausanne (UNIL)Important Dates:Rolling / Fall (verify timeline) Application Fees:~CHF 180 (estimate) | PhD in Economics (HEC) | Master’s degree; research proposal; academic excellence | Minimal (doctoral registration) | SNF projects, Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships | Apply |
University of Lausanne (UNIL)Important Dates:Rolling / Fall (estimate) Application Fees:~CHF 180 (estimate) | PhD in Neurosciences | Master’s; research background; language proficiency; proposal | Minimal | Doctoral fellowships; external grants | Apply |
