Application & VISA Fees

Top PhD Universities & Colleges in Abroad in 2025

College InfoCourse NameEligibilityFees (per Year)Financial AidAction
University of Cambridge

Important Dates:App. Deadline: ~Dec
Application Fees:~£75
PhD Programmes (3-4 Yrs, Eng)Relevant Master's Degree (highly competitive).Varies; often covered by funding.Gates Cambridge Scholarship and many other fully funded positions are available.Apply
Imperial College London

Important Dates:Applications for specific, advertised positions are open year-round.
Application Fees:None
PhD Programmes (3-4 Yrs, Eng)Relevant Master's Degree (highly competitive).Varies; often covered by funding.Fully funded studentships (e.g., President's PhD Scholarships) are available.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 excellenceMinimal Tuition: CHF 1,000/year (after first-year reduction)Fully funded: tuition waiver plus stipend; assistantships or fellowshipsApply
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

Important Dates:Rolling
Application Fees:CHF 1,000
PhD in International LawMaster’s in Law or equivalent; research proposalSame as aboveFully funded package includes stipend and tuition contributionApply
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

Important Dates:Rolling
Application Fees:CHF 1,000
PhD in International EconomicsMaster’s in Economics; research proposalSame as aboveFully funded plus work opportunitiesApply
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

Important Dates:Rolling
Application Fees:CHF 1,000
PhD in Political Science / IRMaster’s in relevant discipline; research planSame as aboveFully funded with assistantshipsApply
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 projectMinimal registration fees (estimated CHF 200/year)Doctoral funding via assistantships or joint programsApply
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 backgroundMinimal registration fee (approx. CHF 200/year)Funding via research contracts, grants, foundation supportApply
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)

Important Dates:Rolling/Fall
Application Fees:CHF 100
PhD in Health Professions or Social WorkMaster’s degree; research focus; departmental approvalMinimal registration fee (approx. CHF 200/year)Same as aboveApply
HES-SO Western Switzerland

Important 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 proposalMinimal fees (est. CHF 200/year)Fully funded via project grants, assistantships, or Swiss Govt. ExcellenceApply