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 |
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 |
University of St. Gallen (HSG)Important Dates:Application: Oct 1 – Apr 30 Application Fees:CHF 250 | Ph.D. in Management | Master's degree in related field; research proposal; English proficiency | CHF 1,429 (Swiss/EU), CHF 2,858 (Non-EU) | Doctoral funding and assistantships available | Apply |
University of St. Gallen (HSG)Important Dates:Application: Oct 1 – Apr 30 Application Fees:CHF 250 | Ph.D. in Economics and Finance | Master's degree in related field; GRE/GMAT may be required; English proficiency | CHF 1,429 (Swiss/EU), CHF 2,858 (Non-EU) | Funding through research assistant roles | Apply |
University of St. Gallen (HSG)Important Dates:Application: Oct 1 – Apr 30 Application Fees:CHF 250 | Ph.D. in International Affairs and Political Economy | Master's degree; research proposal; English proficiency | CHF 1,429 (Swiss/EU), CHF 2,858 (Non-EU) | Scholarships and grants available | Apply |
University of FribourgImportant Dates:Application Deadline: April 30 Application Fees:CHF 100 | PhD in Law | Master’s degree in Law; research proposal; proof of language proficiency (French/German) | CHF 1,310 | Scholarships and grants available for international students based on merit/need | Apply |
