Switzerland is an ideal location for students to combine higher education with a variety of lifestyle options. Ski or hike in the Swiss Alps, explore beautiful towns, discover exquisite wines and local cuisine, immerse yourself in local culture, practise a new language (German or French), Switzerland offers endless possibilities!

Switzerland’s mountains, valleys, lakes, and glaciers, offer students year-round opportunities for outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, river rafting, sailing, water-skiing, golf, horseback riding, and paragliding. With nearly 200 winter sports resorts across the country, there are also plenty of activities to keep you busy in the winter, such as skiing, tobogganing, skating, hockey, ice climbing, and mountaineering.

Switzerland offers an extensive range of sporting and cultural activities. World-renowned exhibitions such as the Geneva International Motor Show and musical events such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, take place throughout the year satisfying all tastes.