Working in Switzerland Living and working in Switzerland

Switzerland is a world leader in research and development. What opportunities are there for foreign researchers in Switzerland?

With several top-ranked universities and programmes, scientific academies and a strong relationship between the industry and scientific research, Switzerland is at the summit of scientific innovation at a European and global level.

Switzerland has some of the most sought-after universities in the world. This makes the country a highly attractive place to come for postdoctoral studies. It is also comparatively well paid. This article explores the area of postdoc in Switzerland.

With a long tradition in providing educational excellence, Switzerland proves a popular choice for the international student. This article examines its higher education system, and why it is popular with students from abroad and scientists alike.

Switzerland is one of the leading countries in the field of dual careers. It has been leading the way in appealing to couples within scientific and research-led academia. This article looks at how this works.

Switzerland is famed for its financial arrangements both nationally and internationally. Its tax rates may at first seem complicated, but there are benefits if the rules are followed. This article examines how taxes work in Switzerland.

Did you know over 50 per cent of PhD students at Swiss universities are international students? The fabulous reputation Swiss educational institutes enjoy abroad only increases this country’s appeal.

Professors in Switzerland enjoy high salaries and excellent career prospects at institutions such as ETH Zurich. What is the academic career path for a researcher in Switzerland?

Switzerland is one of the world’s most innovative research countries and has attracted international students and researchers for some time. This article provides information which will help you get your visa.

This is a simple guide to how health insurance works in Switzerland and suggests which options may be best for you.

What helps you succeed in applying for a management position in the private sector might be a deal-breaker at university – and vice versa.

Interdisciplinary, international and innovative: when it comes to the PhD programme of the Cognitive Science Institute at the University of Osnabrück, these are more than just buzzwords - the terms are filled with new life here every day.

The profession of academic manager is growing in significance: they manage, control and organise the universities and research institutions. However, in many places, they must still fight for recognition.

Leipzig has been a respected centre of learning throughout Europe. Various research institutions and Germany´s second oldest university are based here.