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 FribourgImportant Dates:Application Deadline: April 30 Application Fees:CHF 100 | PhD in Economics | Master’s degree in Economics or related field; research proposal; proof of language proficiency (French/German) | CHF 1,310 | Scholarships and grants available for international students based on merit/need | Apply |
University of FribourgImportant Dates:Application Deadline: April 30 Application Fees:CHF 100 | PhD in Theology | Master’s degree in Theology; research proposal; proof of language proficiency (French/German) | CHF 1,310 | Scholarships and grants available for international students based on merit/need | Apply |
University of NeuchâtelImportant Dates:Rolling application (check with faculty for Fall start) Application Fees:CHF 100 for non-Swiss | PhD in Economics / Social Sciences | Master’s degree; research proposal; admissions assessment by faculty | Minimal registration fee (approx. CHF 200/year) | Swiss National Science Foundation grants; university doctoral funding; cantonal aid | 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 |
University of GenevaImportant 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). | No fees; salaried employment contract. | All positions are fully funded with a competitive salary. | Apply |
University of BaselImportant 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). | No fees; salaried employment contract. | All positions are fully funded with a competitive salary. | Apply |
ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich)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). | No fees; salaried employment contract. | All positions are fully funded with a competitive salary. | Apply |
