Application & VISA Fees

Top Social Sciences Universities & Colleges in Abroad in 2025

College InfoCourse NameEligibilityFees (per Year)Financial AidAction
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

Important Dates:Apply by January 15
Application Fees:CHF 100
Master in Anthropology & SociologyBachelor’s in social sciences or related; English proficiencyCHF 8,000As aboveApply
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:Apply Dec 1 – Apr 30 (visa: Dec 1 – Feb 15)
Application Fees:CHF 150
Master in Social Work (M.A. HES-SO)Bachelor’s in Social Work or equivalent; full application requiredCHF 1,900Cantonal and internal merit or need-based aidApply
University of Neuchâtel

Important Dates:Rolling application (check with faculty for Fall start)
Application Fees:CHF 100 for non-Swiss
PhD in Economics / Social SciencesMaster’s degree; research proposal; admissions assessment by facultyMinimal registration fee (approx. CHF 200/year)Swiss National Science Foundation grants; university doctoral funding; cantonal aidApply