Swiss/EU/EEA Tuition

*Please note that the rates below do not apply to students in the Study Abroad, Freshman Abroad or Gap semester program from Switzerland or an EU/EEA member state, who pay International Tuition rates as shown for Undergraduate Programs. See the International Tuition page for details. Students who qualify for this rate, must be in campus housing as well as be enrolled full time each semester. Students who qualify for this rate, can apply for need-based aid but cannot concurrently qualify for merit awards.

Cost of Attendance

The actual cost of attendance will vary depending on circumstances, based on how far you have to travel to reach Franklin, the choices you make regarding meals and housing, and more. The costs can be broken into Direct vs. Indirect costs (see below).

Direct Costs

These will appear on the billing statement each semester and may vary based on the cost of housing and meal plan the student chooses. These costs include tuition, university fees, room and board as well as Swiss health insurance, if needed. Please see the Health Insurance requirements for Switzerland. Exact amounts and the average for housing are provided below.

Indirect Costs

These costs are incidental to the students' attendance and are fully managed by the students and their families. These costs include travel costs to/from Franklin each semester, the purchase of books and supplies as well as personal costs for weekend travel and other needs.

Total Average Cost of Attendance

Based on the above estimates and average costs total of attendance for a first-year undergraduate student or transfer student who is a national of an EU/EEA member state, or a citizen of Switzerland.

Payment Due Dates

The payment dates for 2024-2025 undergraduate students are as follows:

Refund policy

For information regarding refund policy, please see Payment and Refunds.

Tuition for each graduate program is calculated separately and can be paid in Swiss Francs only.  The following tuition costs are for the full 12-month program.

As a graduate student you should expect the following average direct and indirect annual costs:

*Checkout on July 25, 2025

Payment Due Dates

The payment dates for 2024-2025 graduate students are as follows:

Undergraduate and High School Programs

You may register for a maximum of two courses in each summer session. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States or Canada can pay in US dollars at the prices listed below. Students from all other countries must pay in Swiss francs. For more information on ways to pay, please see Payment Options.

* The application fee is due upon submission of your application.

** A per-student non-refundable enrollment confirmation deposit is due at the time of course enrollment.

*** Anybody registering for two courses in the same session will receive a CHF 300 discount.

**** Only students enrolled in a class may remain in on-campus housing for the summer term of their class (Summer Session I and/or Summer Session II). Students who are not able to travel home because of a border closure or other related issue may request an exception from this policy by sending a written request along with documentation of their situation to the Housing Team before April 30.

***** The meal plan is an open account/dining credit plan that covers approximately 6 meals per week (breakfast, lunch or dinner).

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