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Article: Thinking about Studying in Switzerland?
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Universities
Universities of Applied Sciences
Scholarships
Foundations
Swiss Science, Technology, Innovation Organizations
Arts
Swiss Academy
Vocational Education and Training
Science and Education Policy
Research
Federal Institutes
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

General Information

Official Swiss Federal Information Portal

Swiss Embassy in Brasília

Swiss Global Enterprise
Switzerland’s export, import and investment promotion agency

Official Website of Switzerland Tourism Board

Higher Education

The Ranking Forum of Swiss Universities
The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and the Rectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS) present an overview of international university rankings.

EducaTec
Portal for education and technology

Campus and Research Park Switzerland
(pdf) Brochure published by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI

Studying in Switzerland: Universities, 2013
(pdf) Brochure published by the Rector’s Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS)

Grants
Study grants from the Swiss federal government

Universities

Central Office of the Swiss Universities (CRUS)

Swiss Universities	International Relations & Exchange Offices	Technology Transfer
University of Basel	Student Mobility	Unitectra*
University of Bern	International Office	Unitectra*
University of Fribourg	International Relations Office
University of Geneva	International Office	Unitec
University of Lausanne	International Relations	PACTT
University of Lucerne	Mobility Office
University of Lugano	International Relations Office	Ticinotransfer
University of Neuchatel	Mobility Office	Technology Transfer Unine
University of St. Gallen	Exchange Office
University of Zurich	International Relations Office	Unitectra

*Unitectra is a Joint organization of the Universities of Berne, Zürich and Basel

University-level Institutions

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Gèneve, IHEID
Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch, Sion, IUKB
Stiftung Universitäre Fernstudien Schweiz, Brig / Fondation Formation universitaire à distance, Suisse à Brigue

Federal Institutes of Technology

ETH Board

Federal Institutes of Technology	International Relations & Exchange Offices	Technology Transfer
ETHZ (Zurich)	Student Exchange Office	Transfer
EPFL (Lausanne)	International Relations	Technology Transfer

Universities of Applied Sciences

Swissuniversities – Rector’s conference of the Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (UoAS)
University of Applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland (FHO)
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
SUPSI – University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Berne University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (HSLU)
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHF)

Scholarships

Scholarships of Excellence of the Swiss Government 2015-2016

The Swiss government has opened applications for scholarships, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), which awards the following postgraduate scholarships to Brazilian scholars and researchers:

a) PhD: Interested candidates in a PhD at a Swiss university (maximum 3 years);

b) Post-doc: Researchers already in possession of a PhD that want to conduct research at a Swiss university (12 months);

c) Research: Candidates already registered in national PhD programmes interested in doing 12 months of research at a Swiss university as well as doctors doing a specialization

The criteria of eligibility and more information on the call for the academic year 2015-2016 (starting in September 2015) are classified according to countries on the FCS page and are accessible here.

The responsibility of finding a researcher, professor or a postgraduate programme at a Swiss university for a doctorate, post-doctorate or research is entirely the responsibility of the applicant. Neither swissnex Brazil nor the Swiss Embassy can help in this process.

Summary of scholarship opportunities in Switzerland

This is a summary of scholarship opportunities in Switzerland. At a federal level Ph.Ds, Post-docs and Researchers can apply to get help with their scholarship. At a cantonal level, applicants need to be Swiss (or Swiss nationality). On the top of this, some Swiss universities offer scholarships to attend their programs such as EPFL, University of Geneva and ETH. We have also listed all usefull information and private scholarships.

A) Federal:

Federal Excellence Scholarships / Bundesstipendien through SERI

Who could apply: only for Ph.Ds, Post-docs and Researchers

Deadlines: next cycle (for year 2016-17): next “edital”: August 2015 (tbd); deadline for applications: 31 October 2016

Topics: open

Link: http://www.sbfi.admin.ch/themen/01366/01380/02175/02205/index.html?lang=en

How to apply: Application package can be obtained by Embassy / STC in Brasilia; first evaluation + interview by STC

B) Cantonal:

Geneva:

Master Excellence scholarship by University of Geneva

Who could apply: people who obtained a Bachelor with higher than average grades

Deadlines: 15^th of March.

How to apply: http://www.unige.ch/sciences/Enseignements/Formations/Masters/ExcellenceMasterFellowships.html

Lausanne:

EPFL: Excellence Scholarship for master degree

Who could apply: anybody with a bachelor that wants to do master at EPFL

Dealine: January and May

How to apply: http://master.epfl.ch/bourses-excellence

Private grants specifically for EPFL potential students: http://sae.epfl.ch/cms/page-27061.html#erna

Zürich:

2 Master scholarships at ETH:

Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Program (ESOP) covers all the costs of the student. (11’000CHF per semester)
Master Scholarships Program (MSP) covers part of the student costs (6’000CHF per semester)

Who could apply: anybody that wants to take a master class at ETH.

Deadline: 15^th of December

How to apply: https://www.ethz.ch/en/studies/financial/scholarships/excellencescholarship.html

Bern:

Who could apply: The applicant has to be from Bern. Indeed, the father or the mother of the applicant has from Bern or lived 5 years there being financially independent or have the status of refugee.

How to apply: Canton of Bern

Fribourg:

Who could apply: The applicant has to be from Fribourg. Indeed, the father or the mother of the applicant has from Fribourg or lived 5 years there being financially independent or have the status of refugee.

How to apply: http://www.fr.ch/ssf/fr/pub/bourses/domicile.htm

Jura:

Who could apply: : The applicant has to be from Jura. Indeed, the father or the mother of the applicant has from Jura or lived 5 years there being financially independent or have the status of refugee.

How to apply: http://www.jura.ch/bourses

Valais:

Who could apply: : The applicant has to be from Valais, father or mother from Valais or lived 5 years there being financially independent or have the status of refugee.

How to apply: http://www.vs.ch/navig/navig.asp?MenuID=18830&RefMenuID=0&RefServiceID=0

C) Private scholarship

Rotary

Who could apply: : any student, from any country with projects to make the world a better place.

Deadlines: not specified, open.

How to apply: http://www.studyrama.com/vie-etudiante/budget-etudiant-financer-ses-etudes/les-bourses-et-aides-privees/bourses-mondiales-de-la-fondation-rotary-plan-vision-pour-l-avenir

Hirschmann

Who could apply: : people who want to do Master in any HES recognized by Confederation

Deadlines: 30^th of April and 31^st of October

How to apply: http://www.hirschmann-stipendium.ch/fr/

D) Useful information

Scholarship for HES (University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)

How to apply: http://www.hes-so.ch/fr/bourses-allocations-prets-etudes-136.html

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Governmental scholarships: http://www.swissuniversities.ch/en/services/stipendien-ausland/governmental-scholarships/

E) Scholarship matching : “Find a scholarship for your studies easily”

https://www.bourses-detudes.ch/

Foundations

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists
EURAXESS Switzerland list of Funding Opportunities
Swiss Confederation’s list of foundations
Association of Swiss Foundations
Gebert Rüf Foundation
Stiftung Mercator Schweiz
SNIS (Swiss Network for International Studies)
Sciex: Scientific Exchange Programme NMS-CH
FORS (Swiss Foundation for Research in Social Sciences)
ESF (European Science Foundation)
DFG (German Research Foundation)

DAAD-Scholarship Database
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Volkswagen Foundation
Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz

Swiss Science, Technology, Innovation Organizations

State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
The federal government’s specialised agency for national and international matters concerning education, research and innovation policy

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF)
The most important Swiss agency promoting scientific research

Swiss Academies of Arts & Sciences>
The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences are committed in particular to the fields of foresight and ethics and promote the dialogue between science and society.

MyScience
Swiss portal for research and innovation

Swiss Technology Transfer Association (swiTT)
Overview of licensable technologies from Swiss academic institutions

Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM)
R&D company active in applied research, product development, prototype and low-volume production, and consulting

Swiss Biotech Association Swiss Medtech
Organization of public and private institutions, specialists in healthcare, industry, and research, and regulatory bodies aiming to improve access to products and services

Creative Switzerland? Fostering an Innovation Powerhouse
(pdf) Joint Study of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce and The Boston Consulting Group, December 2008

Arts

Pro Helvetia
Swiss Arts Council

Swiss Academy

Swiss Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences is an association of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT), the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences (SAHS), the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS), and the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) as well as the two centers of excellence TA-SWISS and Science et Cité. Their collaboration is focused on foresight, ethics and the dialogue between science and society.

Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences (SAS)
SAS is a national forum which aims to promote and support natural sciences. It fosters the exchange among scientist, participates in science politics and encourages international collaboration.

Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS)
SAMS was founded by the five Swiss medical faculties and concentrates on two main programs, Medicine and Society and Medical Science and Practice.SAMS aims to promote and support the professional training of the coming generation and high quality research, as well as to reflect on the future of medicine and ethical questions.

Swiss Academy of Human and Social Sciences (SAGW)
SAGW is the parent organization of over 50 societies covering a wide spectrum of subjects from literature to communication sciences, ethnology and theology. It is the biggest network for human and social sciences in Switzerland.

Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW)
SATW is a non-profit, independent organization which is committed to research, education, innovation and support of young talents. SATW comprises over 60 institutions and companies in the field of technical sciences.

Vocational Education and Training

Berufsberatung.ch
This portal is Switzerland’s webportal for career advising services. It also includes information on how to look for an apprenticeship in fourteen languages.

State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation SERI
SERI works closely with the Cantons and professional organizations to coordinate vocational education and training. This website provides a short introduction to the VET and PET system as well as some facts and figures.

Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training SFIVET
SFIVET is the Swiss governmental center of competence for the provision of tertiary-level basic and continuing training to VET actors, for the development of professions and for VET research. SFIVET informs about current VET research programs, continuing education courses, and basic training programs.

Science and Education Policy

Center for Science & Technology Studies (CEST)
Similar to specialized institutions for science and technology studies in other countries, CESTs mission is to provide studies serving as a basis for Switzerland’s science and technology policy. The emphasis is on analyses necessary for monitoring, evaluation and prospective activities. CESTs activities complement those of other institutions and offices. It acts independently and in accordance with scientific methodology.

Swiss University Conference (CUS)
The Swiss University Conference (CUS) is a joint organization of the cantons and the Confederation for university politics. It has the power to enforce a number of decisions in defined areas and tasks such as recognition of academic bodies and courses, directives on evaluation of teaching and research, directives on knowledge transfer in research and directives on the length of studies and recognition of previous studies.

Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK)
The CDEP coordinates the work of the cantonal ministers of education on a national level. The website offers an overview of the education systems with key facts, statistics and contacts to all cantonal education departments, and links to Education Research centers.

Swiss Science and Technology Council (SSTC)
The Swiss Science and Technology Council (SSTC/SWTR) is the advisory body of the Federal Council, or government, in all matters relating to science policy.

Swiss Science and Innovation Council (SSIC)
The Swiss Science and Innovation Council (SSIC/SWIR) is the advisory body of the Federal Council, or government, in all matters relating to science policy.

Research

Euresearch
Euresearch informs researchers in Switzerland about European research programs (framework programs and researcher’s mobility programs).

Euraxess Switzerland
Euraxess Switzerland is the new Researcher’s Mobility Portal providing researchers with jobs in Universities, Federal Institutes of Technology and Universities of Applied Sciences, information about entry rules, working conditions, research in Switzerland and hints for families.

Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
Mandated by the Swiss federal government, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is Switzerland’s leading provider of scientific research funding.

National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR)
NCCR promote long-term research projects in areas of vital strategic importance for the evolution of science in Switzerland, for the country’s economy, and for Swiss society. Each Centre of Competence is based in and managed from a university or other renowned research institution. A network links the research groups from this home institution with other teams throughout Switzerland.

Platform of the National Centres of Competence in Research
The platform offers a forum where you can inform, discuss, ask questions and give suggestions about current issues of the National Centers of Competence in Research.

National Research Programs (NRP)
Funded by the SNSF, the National Research Programs (NRP) contribute to solutions to urgent problems specified by the Federal Council.

myScience.ch – The Swiss Portal for Research and Innovation
myScience.ch provides an overview of Swiss research and supports researchers by providing information about employment and funding opportunities.

The Researcher’s Mobility Portal Switzerland
This site provides assistance and information about career opportunities for researchers interested in working in Switzerland.

International Calls for Swiss Researchers
On this site you find actual possibilities for international research and innovation collaborations.

researchportal.ch
This site allows the user to search for research projects in the databases of several Swiss universities.

The ETH-Domain
The research institutions belonging to the ETH domain include besides the ETH Zurich and EPF Lausanne, four affiliated research institutes: the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), the Swiss Institute for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG).

Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB)
SIB is an academic not-for-profit foundation acting in Switzerland with international collaborations. Established on March 30 1998, SIBs mission is the promotion of research, the development of databanks and computer technologies, as well as teaching and service activities in the field of bioinformatics.

Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI)
FMI is devoted to fundamental biomedical research. It employs new technologies to explore basic molecular mechanisms of cells and organisms. Its current research focuses on the fields of epigenetics, growth control and neurobiology.

Swiss Tropical Institute (STI)
STI is an Institute founded in 1943 in Basel to carry out teaching and research, and to provide services. Its goal is to contribute to improving the health of populations and groups on both national and international levels.

Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM)
CSEM is a privately held, knowledge-based company carrying out applied research work, product development as well as prototype and low-volume production. CSEM is mainly active in the fields of micro/nanotechnology, microelectronics, systems engineering, information and communication technologies.

Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC)
ISREC has for mission the research, the study and the comprehension of the mechanisms that are linked to cancer. Therefore, ISREC invites research groups to participate in its development by offering the infrastructure and the ideal conditions linked to its evolution.

IBM Zurich Research Laboratory
IBM Zurich is one of IBMs 8 worldwide research centers. The IBM Zurich Laboratory does research on Computer science, Systems, Science and Technology and Industry Solution Lab (ISL).

Swiss Micro- and Nano- Technology (MNT) Network
The Swiss MNT network runs a complete chain in Micro- and Nano Technology, supporting ideas, feasibility studies, demonstrator up to prototypes and small scale production. The network includes all major players in public funded R&D in Micro- and nanotechnology in Switzerland.

HYDROPOLE Swiss Hydrogen Association
The network of industry producing and using hydrogen, research institutions investigating and developing new materials related to hydrogen, universities offering the education, economy, politics and the interested individuals enforces the position of each member on a national and international level.

The Swiss Network for International Studies
The Swiss Network for International Studies was created in late 2007 by the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) in collaboration with the Centre for Comparative and International Studies (CIS) of ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, the World Trade Institute in Bern, the Swiss Tropical Institute in Basel, and the University of St.Gallen.

Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2)
LS2 is the largest Life Sciences Society in Switzerland. It integrates all facets of the life sciences, from Biochemistry to Physiology. LS2 is actively reaching out to partner societies, organising workshops and meetings and provides travel grants for young researchers to kick-start their academic career.

Life Science Zurich
The University of Zurich and the ETH Zurich have initiated the project “Life Science Zurich” to create a stronger network for researchers in the field of the life sciences. Today, Life Science Zurich is managed by the steering committee comprised of Professors that foster interdisciplinary connection.

Swiss Society for Microbiology (SSM)
SSM is a professional association working in the field of human and veterinary medical microbiology, food microbiology, environmental microbiology, biotechnology (general microbiology) and virology.

Swiss Chemical Society (SCS)
SCS aims to foster all scientific activities in all fields of chemistry, especially through organizing scientific symposiums, presentations and groups. Furthermore, it defends the interests of chemists in Switzerland and abroad.

swissnanotech
swissnanotech is the portal of the Swiss nanotechnology community. This initiative of the Swiss Business Hub USA and Location Switzerland is meant to encourage a dialogue with the Swiss nanotechnology community with a focus on commercialization.

Federal Institutes

ETH Board
The ETH Board is elected by the Federal Council as the controlling body of the ETH domain. It determines the strategic direction of the ETH domain, allocates the funding provided by the Swiss Confederation to the six ETH institutions, coordinates their activities, puts forward their presidents and directors to the Federal Council for election and appoints professors.

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Students, researchers, architects, entrepreneurs, technical and administrative staff, interact daily to explore and encourage the emergence of new scientific fields. With 80 nationalities represented on its campus and 50% of its teaching staff originating from abroad, the EPFL has a truly international vocation.

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ)
ETHZ is a science and technology university with an outstanding research record earned through major achievements in research as well as first-rate teaching and services.
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Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)
PSI is a multidisciplinary research institute for natural and engineer sciences in the fields of material sciences, solid bodies research, elementary particles physics, biological sciences, nuclear and non-nuclear energy research and energy-related environmental sciences.

Swiss Federal Institute for Forestry, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL)
WSL conducts research into the environment and sustainability. WSL concentrates on applied research which has a long-term, integral and multi-disciplinary character.

Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (EMPA)
EMPA is the ETH domain’s institution for multidisciplinary research into sustainable materials and systems engineering. As an independent, neutral research institution, EMPA solves selected tasks and problems of a scientific and technical nature within its sphere of activities.

Swiss Federal Institute for Environmental Science and Technology (EAWAG)
EAWAG develops solutions to environmental problems. It transmits the acquired knowledge and know-how nationally and internationally by publications, lectures, teaching, and consulting to the private and public sector.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

CTI: Innovation Promotion Agency
The Swiss Confederation’s Innovation Promotion Agency (CTI) supports the transfer of knowledge and technology between businesses and universities. Other initiatives of CTI include: venturelab and CTI Invest.

S-GE
Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), whose mission is to promote trade and investments, works on a regular basis with key players of the education, research, and innovation area. In Switzerland, the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation and S-GE regularly exchange information in this respect. Abroad, SG-E’s Swiss Business Hubs collaborate and coordinate with the swissnexes as well as with the Science and Technology Counselors in the Swiss embassies.

Swiss Innovation Forum
The Swiss Innovation Forum is the leading Innovation Platform in Switzerland and brings together the knowledge of the most important institutions in the field of innovation, R & D and design. Learn at first hand from leading national and international experts, the latest findings on innovation, creativity and design.

SWITT: Swiss Technology Transfer Association
The Swiss Technology Transfer Association is the association of technology transfer professionals who are active in the transfer of technology from institutes of public research and education, university hospitals, and other not-for-profit research organizations to the private sector.

Technoparks and Incubators

Club of Swiss Technology Parks and Business Incubators
The Site of the Club of Swiss Technology Parks and Business Incubators gives an overview on the 16 Science and Technology Parks in Switzerland and offers links to each of them.

Biopole – Biomedical Technology Park Lausanne
Neode- Science and Technology Park Neuchatel
Eclosion – Science Incubator in Geneva
FONGIT – HighTech Business Incubator
Technopark Luzern

StartUp Caf
StartUp Caf is designed to be the place entrepreneurs visit when they need to find an employee, an investor, an advisor, a coach, some advice, a course, a useful address, a list of upcoming entrepreneurial events, second hand office equipment, or even to test their entrepreneurial skills.

KMU info
KMU info provides the user with all the relevant knowledge on founding an SME in Switzerland: an overview of taxes, required approvals, explanation on intellectual property and labour law in Switzerland and administrative matters. Furthermore it offers the download of publications and information on various topics such as the EU, SME and internet or financing.