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Fashion Design and Technology

  • Fashion Design Techniques
  • Textile and Fabric Science
  • Fashion Illustration and CAD
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing

Offering Institution

  • Design schools, vocational institutes
  • Swiss Fashion Institute
  • Geneva School of Art and Design
  • Zurich University of the Arts (Fashion Program)

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 10th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for English-language courses

Language Waiver Possibility

English-educated students may be exempt from IELTS. Basic German/French may be required for internships or practical projects.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 1,500 - CHF 3,000 (approx. €1,400 - €2,800)

Culinary Arts

  • Culinary Entrepreneurship
  • Pastry and Baking Arts
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Culinary Entrepreneurship

Offering Institution

  • Culinary schools, vocational institutes
  • Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
  • Le Cordon Bleu Switzerland
  • Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 10th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 or higher for English-language courses

Language Waiver Possibility

Exemptions may be granted for English-educated students. Basic French/German may be required for internships and local placements.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 2,500 - CHF 5,000 (approx. €2,300 - €4,600)

Hospitality and Tourism Management

  • Hotel Operations Management
  • Food & Beverage Management
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Event Planning and Coordination
  • Travel and Tourism Operations

Offering Institution

  • Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
  • Glion Institute of Higher Education
  • Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)
  • Les Roches International School of Hotel Management

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 10th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or higher for English courses

Language Waiver Possibility

English-educated students may be exempt from IELTS. Basic knowledge of French or German may be required for internships.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 2,000 - CHF 4,500 (approx. €1,900 - €4,200)

Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science

  • Network Security
  • Data Analytics
  • Software Development
  • IT Support and Troubleshooting
  • Web Development and Design

Offering Institution

  • Vocational schools, technical colleges
  • ETH Zurich (Institute of Computer Science)
  • Swiss IT Academy
  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 10th grade, higher for advanced IT courses

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for English courses; basic proficiency in German or French may be required for some practical courses

Language Waiver Possibility

Exemptions may apply for English-educated students. Basic German/French may be required for practical experience.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 1,500 - CHF 3,000 (approx. €1,400 - €2,800)

Construction Worker

  • Carpentry
  • Masonry
  • Electrical Installations
  • Plumbing
  • Welding

Offering Institution

  • Vocational schools, technical institutes
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)
  • Zurich Vocational School
  • Swiss School of Construction

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 45% aggregate in 10th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 (if courses are in English); basic proficiency in German, French, or Italian (depending on the region and institution)

Language Waiver Possibility

Some courses may waive language requirements for English-educated students. Basic national language proficiency (German/French/Italian) may be necessary for practical work placements.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 800 - CHF 2,000 (approx. €750 - €1,800)

Automotive Technician

  • Vehicle Diagnostics and Maintenance
  • Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology
  • Engine and Transmission Repair
  • Automotive Safety Systems

Offering Institution

  • Vocational schools, technical institutes
  • Swiss Automotive Academy
  • Zurich Technical Institute
  • Bern Vocational School

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 45% aggregate in 10th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 for English-language courses; basic knowledge of German or French may be needed for practical sessions

Language Waiver Possibility

Exemption possible for English-educated students. Basic national language proficiency may be required for hands-on training.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 1,200 - CHF 2,500 (approx. €1,100 - €2,300)

Healthcare and Nursing Assistant

  • Patient Care Techniques
  • Elderly and Palliative Care
  • First Aid and Emergency Response
  • Medical Assistance and Administration

Offering Institution

  • Vocational schools, healthcare colleges
  • University of Basel (Nursing Program)
  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Healthcare Studies)
  • Geneva University Hospitals (Training Program)

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 10th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or higher for English-language courses

Language Waiver Possibility

English-educated students may be exempt from IELTS. Basic German or French may be required for patient care and communication.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 1,500 - CHF 3,000 (approx. €1,400 - €2,800)

Business Administration

  • Financial Accounting
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy
  • Operations and Project Management

Offering Institution

  • Business schools, vocational institutes
  • Swiss Business School
  • Geneva Business School
  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 10th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or higher for English-language courses

Language Waiver Possibility

English-educated students may be exempt from IELTS. Basic German/French may be required for some practical components

6 months to 1 year
CHF 2,000 - CHF 4,000 (approx. €1,900 - €3,700)

Graphic Design & Digital Media

  • Digital Graphic Design
  • Web Design and Development
  • Animation and Video Editing
  • UI/UX Design

Offering Institution

  • Design schools, vocational institutes
  • Zurich University of the Arts
  • Geneva University of Art and Design
  • Swiss School of Design

Qualifications

  • 12th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 12th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for English courses.

Language Waiver Possibility

English-educated students may be exempt from IELTS, but some basic proficiency in French/German might be required for practical tasks.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 1,500 - CHF 3,500 (approx. €1,400 - €3,200)

Event Management

  • Event Coordination
  • Wedding Planning
  • Corporate Event Management
  • Hospitality and Event Logistics

Offering Institution

  • Vocational schools, hospitality colleges
  • Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)
  • Glion Institute of Higher Education
  • Les Roches International School of Hotel Management

Qualifications

  • 12th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 12th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or higher.

Language Waiver Possibility

Some institutions may waive language requirements for English-educated students.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 2,000 - CHF 4,500 (approx. €1,800 - €4,200)

Marketing and Sales

  • Digital Marketing Fundamentals
  • SEO & SEM
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Customer Relationship Management

Offering Institution

  • Vocational schools, business schools
  • Swiss Business School
  • Geneva Business School
  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

Qualifications

  • 12th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 12th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or higher.

Language Waiver Possibility

English-educated students may be exempt from IELTS.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 2,000 - CHF 3,500 (approx. €1,800 - €3,200)

Tourism and Travel Management

  • Tourism Industry Operations
  • Tour Guide Training
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Travel Agency Management

Offering Institution

  • Vocational schools, hospitality institutes
  • Swiss Tourism School
  • Glion Institute of Higher Education
  • Les Roches International School of Hotel Management

Qualifications

  • 12th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 12th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for English courses.

Language Waiver Possibility

Exemptions may be possible for English-educated students.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 2,500 - CHF 4,000 (approx. €2,300 - €3,700)

Interior Design

  • Interior Design Principles
  • Space Planning
  • Materials and Finishes
  • Lighting Design

Offering Institution

  • Design schools, vocational institutes
  • Geneva School of Art and Design
  • Zurich University of the Arts
  • Swiss Interior Design School

Qualifications

  • 12th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 12th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Language Waiver Possibility

Some students may be exempt from language tests depending on educational background.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 2,000 - CHF 3,500 (approx. €1,900 - €3,200)

Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology

  • Skin Care and Facial Treatments
  • Nail Technology
  • Makeup Artistry
  • Hairdressing and Styling

Offering Institution

  • Beauty schools, vocational institutes
  • Swiss Beauty Academy
  • Geneva School of Aesthetic Arts
  • Zurich Beauty Academy

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 45% aggregate in 10th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent for English courses.

Language Waiver Possibility

Language Waiver Possibility: Possible exemptions for English-educated students.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 1,000 - CHF 3,000 (approx. €900 - €2,800)

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

  • Electrical Systems
  • Microelectronics
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Circuit Design and Repair

Offering Institution

  • Technical schools, vocational institutes
  • Swiss Technical Institute
  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
  • Geneva University of Applied Sciences

Qualifications

  • 12th-grade certificate or equivalent (preferably with science background)
  • Minimum Score: 50% aggregate in 12th grade

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for English-language courses.

Language Waiver Possibility

Basic proficiency in German or French may be required for practical sessions

6 months to 1 year
CHF 1,500 - CHF 3,000 (approx. €1,400 - €2,800)

Welding and Metal Fabrication

  • Welding Techniques (MIG, TIG, Arc)
  • Metal Cutting and Shaping
  • Structural Welding
  • Safety and Inspection Standards

Offering Institution

  • Vocational schools, technical institutes
  • Swiss Institute of Welding Technology
  • Zurich Technical Institute
  • Geneva Technical College

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum Score: 45% aggregate in 10th grade

Language proficiency

Basic proficiency in German or French (depending on the region of study).

Language Waiver Possibility

Limited; practical courses often require language proficiency for safety and communication.

6 months to 1 year
CHF 1,000 - CHF 2,500 (approx. €900 - €2,300)