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warm and healing movie " Heidi and Grandpa " is the main shooting location in Germany, but also includes the Swiss Alps. In the movie, the scenery of this land is picturesque. Heidi runs barefoot among the mountains, shepherds with her friends, and looks at the Alps in a series of scenes, which can make the audience feel beautiful in an instant and cultivate their sentiments. Switzerland tourism industry is developed, Geneva , Zurich , Basel , etc. are the popular destinations that tourists choose the most. So, what kind of taste does studying in Switzerland feel like and what do you need to know?
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Notes on studying in Switzerland
Switzerland is located in central Europe. It is affected by the alternating marine climate and continental climate. It has great climate change, with rainy summers and an average annual temperature of 9 degrees Celsius. Switzerland has high prices, and some commodities are higher than Germany, France, etc. The circulating currency is Swiss franc , and 1 Swiss franc is about 7 yuan, which is about 1.03 US dollars (exchange rate changes are for reference only). In Switzerland, you can freely exchange US dollars and euros, and you can use bank cards such as VISA. Some stores accept China UnionPay cards, and the largest supermarket in Switzerland also accepts Alipay and WeChat payments.
Switzerland's medical and health system is perfect, and the quality of medical services is world-class. Hospitals and family doctors implement outpatient appointment system. Major hospitals in major cities have emergency departments, and the supply of medicines is sufficient. Large pharmacies will also have pharmacy doctors. Switzerland is expensive for medical care, and it is recommended that international students purchase applicable and reliable medical insurance and accident insurance before studying in Switzerland so that they can receive medical assistance in emergencies and avoid personal losses as much as possible.
Switzerland belongs to a high-altitude area and is prone to sunburn. If you climb mountains above 3,000 meters above sea level, you may experience plateau hypoxia. Switzerland is a world-famous ski resort. Although most ski resorts have safety systems, you still have to take good protection when skiing, wear the safety equipment you should wear, and choose suitable sports based on your own level. Moreover, accompanied by this is frequent avalanches entering winter. Therefore, whether it is skiing or walking in the mountains, you must move within a safe range. Don’t leave the original road in order to pursue excitement, or even go to dangerous areas, while paying attention to safety under your feet.
Regarding the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Switzerland has cancelled the epidemic prevention requirements so far, and all public places are also equipped with disinfectant sprays, but it is still necessary to pay attention to covering them with your elbows when sneezing. The vaccines recognized by Switzerland include Pfizer (Pfizer -BioNTech), Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax. International students who have been vaccinated with China National Pharmaceuticals and Sinovac vaccines, as well as other WHO -approved vaccines, can apply for a "new crown certificate" in Switzerland.
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Study abroad Swiss colleges
Swiss attaches great importance to education and has a large number of universities, colleges, private schools, vocational schools, etc., and its education and scientific research also occupy a seat in the world. There are more than 10,000 schools of various types and 12 public universities in Switzerland, including 2 directly affiliated to the Swiss federal ETH Zurich and ETH Lausanne . These two universities are sister schools, forming Swiss Federal Institute of Technology . There are 8 colleges of Applied Science and Technology and 20 normal universities. These three types of colleges and universities constitute the Swiss public higher education system.
Episode Technological Institute of Zurich was founded in 1854. Its well-known alumni include the "Great Man of the Century" of the 20th century Einstein , "Father of Modern Computer", "Father of Game Theory of " von Neumann , etc. In the early years, the college focused on the education and research of engineering technology, natural sciences and architecture, and was known as the "No. 1 School in the Continental City".
College has 16 departments including the Department of Architecture, Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental and Earth Space Information Engineering, Department of Computer Science, etc. Its computer major ranks tenth in the QS world university rankings in 2021, fourth in the Times Higher Education world university rankings, sixth in the U.S.News world university rankings, and fifth in the ARWU rankings. In addition, among the five major scientific fields, its total natural science ranking ranks sixth in QS world university discipline ranking in 2020.
According to the reference information, international students who register for undergraduate and master's degree in ETH Zurich must pay a registration fee of 150 Swiss francs, and a certificate is required. Tuition is usually 660 Swiss francs per semester, and living expenses are about 16,000-26,000 Swiss francs per year. The basic materials required by the applicant when applying include an application form, high school diploma, university degree certificate, university transcript, language certificate, resume (mainly the academic background of each stage), passport or ID card.
According to the official website of ETH Zurich, the registration deadline for the fall semester of 2022 is October 2. Semester registration is conducted through the official website myStudy. If the registration is delayed after the third week of the semester, a fee of CHF 50 will be charged. If the delay is delayed until the fifth week of the semester, you will be expelled. The entire process can only be completed in a short period of time, so international students must seize the time. After successful registration, you must register the required courses through myStudy. Please note that some courses have admission restrictions. The college’s official website also has an online exchange activity to help new applicants learn more about the college, including insurance for all international students who must purchase health insurance , Swiss cross-cultural guide, etc. The time begins on September 27, 2022.
Effectural Institute of Technology was officially founded in 1969. Well-known alumni include many award winners such as Turing Award , Nobel Prize , Fields Medal and other awards. It also focuses on education and research on engineering technology, natural sciences and architecture. It is a well-known science and technology college in Europe and even the world, especially in the field of engineering and technology.
College has a total of 7 colleges including the School of Architecture, Engineering and Environment, the School of Computer and Communication Sciences, and the School of Humanities. The college and China's cooperative institutions include Fudan University , Peking University , Shanghai Jiaotong University , Tsinghua University , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Chinese University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong City University . The admission requirement for undergraduate application is to graduate from high school and pass the entrance examination at the Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne, with the admission time in October each year. The admission requirement for applying for a master's degree is to have a bachelor's degree in a bachelor's degree or a related academic qualification certificate, and the application fee is 110 Swiss francs.
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China-Swisseng cooperative school institutions and projects
Source: Ministry of Education Foreign-related Supervision Information Network
In addition, in the list of Sino-foreign cooperative school institutions and projects of the Ministry of Education Foreign-related Supervision Information Network, China and Switzerland have opened 3 cooperative school institutions and 1 cooperative school project. Tongji University Sino-German Engineering College , Shanghai Business School Shanghai Lausanne Hotel Management College, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen International Design College, Harbin Institute of Technology , Qingdao University of Technology and Northwest University of Applied Science and Arts jointly organized undergraduate education projects for financial management majors. Currently, all students are recruiting normally and are unified.
Tongji University Sino-German Engineering College provides undergraduate education with a four-year academic schedule. He obtained the Chinese bachelor's degree , undergraduate diploma and bachelor's degree certificate from related universities in foreign countries. The specialties of opening include mechanical and electronic engineering , construction electrical and intelligence, and automobile service engineering . Shanghai Business School Shanghai Lausanne Hotel Management School provides undergraduate education with a four-year academic schedule. Received a Chinese undergraduate diploma, a bachelor's degree certificate and a foreign bachelor's degree certificate. The establishment specializes in hotel management and e-commerce.
Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen International Design provides undergraduate and postgraduate education, undergraduate degree, and 2 years of master's degree. He obtained the Chinese undergraduate and master's degree certificate, master's degree certificate and foreign related master's degree certificate. The undergraduate majors include industrial design, digital media art, architecture, and master's degree include design, urban and rural planning, and architecture. Qingdao University of Technology cooperated with the Swiss University of Applied Science and Arts to organize an undergraduate education program for financial management. The academic system was four years and obtained a Chinese undergraduate diploma and bachelor's degree certificate.
In addition, according to the "Memorandum of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of the Interior of the Federal Republic of Switzerland on Higher Education Cooperation", the Swiss side provides no more than 25 federal government scholarship quotas to young Chinese scholars and researchers every year to fund their visiting or training in Switzerland. The application period for this project in 2023/2024 is from October 14 to October 28, 2022. Related links: Notice on the Start of the Selection of Swiss Swap Scholarship Project in 2023/2024
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Academic Education + Vocational Education
Dual-track education system
In addition to the above two universities that rank among the top in the world, the apprenticeship system is also a major feature of Swiss education system . At the same time, Switzerland has excellent and expensive private schools in the world, such as Beausore Academy, which is one of the "most expensive" aristocratic private schools in the world. The tuition fee is about 125,000 Swiss francs, excluding other fees such as boarding. Each grade is different and the price will increase. The reason why private schools in Switzerland are expensive is also reflected in the rich and colorful campus life of students, including painting, piano, skiing, skydiving and other activities. These private schools cover every stage from kindergarten to university.
Speaking of the characteristics of Swiss education, according to a reporter from CCTV-CNK in Geneva, one of its biggest features is that it is delegated to 26 states across the country. Education is managed by each state rather than a federal government, and each state can operate freely within the scope. In addition, academic education and vocational education complement each other, forming Switzerland's unique dual-track education system. Swiss vocational education generally lasts for three to four years, covering hundreds of occupations, and can meet actual economic needs to the greatest extent. The quality of first-class vocational education is the core pillar of Switzerland's economic innovation and competitiveness, and the developed Swiss economy provides highly attractive jobs and good development opportunities for active and enterprising high-quality professional and management talents, forming a virtuous cycle.
According to reports, in general, Switzerland attaches great importance to all types of education systems, rather than going to college, and relevant experts believe that this is Switzerland's advantage. At the same time, the Swiss education system is a very open system, which provides students with multiple channels to choose between different educational levels or educational institutions.
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Switzerland is known as the "heart of Europe", it is also the location of many international organizations or offices and the host country of international conferences, such as the World Health Organization, International Olympic Committee , United Nations and other 45 international organizations. Geneva is one of the most important international cooperation centers in the world. Also, Switzerland ranks first in the global innovation index list. In short, studying in Switzerland is also a good choice for cost-effectiveness.
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