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. Exact amounts or averages for these costs (for example for housing or insurance) are provided below.

*Swiss law requires that all students with residency outside EU/EFTA countries are covered by Swiss medical insurance. The cost varies according to the age of the student. For information regarding the cost of Swiss medical insurance please see Health Insurance.

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, toiletries, and such. Each family can reduce these costs by planning travel early, sending care packages from home that include lower priced toiletries, buying used books and more.

Total Average Cost of Attendance

Based on the above estimates and average costs, the typical total cost of attendance for a new incoming international undergraduate or transfer student (who is not a citizen of Switzerland, the US or an EU country) would calculate as follows:

Payment Due Dates

The payment dates for 2023-2024 undergraduate students are as follows:

Refund policy

For information regarding refund policy, please see Tuition Payment and Policies.

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:

*Swiss law requires that all students with residency outside EU/EFTA countries are covered by Swiss medical insurance. The cost varies according to the age of the student. For information regarding the cost of Swiss medical insurance please see Health Insurance.

Payment Due Dates

The payment dates for 2023-2024 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 350 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, 2023.

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

May/August Interim and Summer Housing policies for Summer 2023

May Interim On Campus Housing

Students enrolled for the May Interim or Session I are allowed to remain in on campus housing for a fee (listed at Online Payments) during the May Interim. Students may need to move to a shared room or apartment, or to their summer assignment, between May 13-27 depending on their current location and the needs of the institution based on summer groups, summer enrollment, and scheduled maintenance. Private rooms are not guaranteed during the May Interim period. Personalized communication will be sent based on an individual student’s situation.

Summer Session I and II On Campus Housing

All students remaining in on-campus housing for Session I and/or Session II must be enrolled in summer courses for the session when they stay in on campus housing. Private rooms are not guaranteed during Summer Session I and II.

Waiver to the Summer Enrollment Policy

Students directly impacted by a catastrophic conflict or crisis can request a waiver to the institutional policy requiring students to be enrolled in summer courses in order to remain in on campus housing during the May/August interims and Summer Session I and II. Students should submit a written request along with documentation of their situation to the Housing Team by April 30, 2023. Students who are directly affected by a catastrophic conflict or crisis are encouraged to contact Sigrun Olafsdottir, the Director of Financial Aid to explore options and identify the best way forward.

Summer LLLS and Resident Assistant Positions

Students must be enrolled in summer courses for the session of an LLLS position or a Resident Assistant position.

August Interim On Campus Housing

Students enrolled in Session II and Fall Semester 2023 are allowed to remain in on campus housing for a fee (listed at Online Payments) during the August Interim. Students may need to move to a shared room or apartment, or to their fall assignment, at the end of Session II or during the August Interim depending on their current location and the needs of the institution based on summer groups, summer enrollment, and scheduled maintenance. Private rooms are not guaranteed during the August Interim period. Personalized communication will be sent based on an individual student’s situation.