The cost of attendance at Franklin University Switzerland has two main factors.
Direct costs: Tuition, housing, meals and health insurance.
Indirect costs: Books, materials, travel, and personal expenses.
The Tuition and Fees shown below are in Swiss Francs (CHF). These prices apply to Swiss/EU/EEA citizens in the Study Abroad program*, and anyone else who is not a US or Canadian citizen or a permanent US resident. For Swiss/EU/EEA Bachelor of Arts Program tuition rates, please see Swiss/EU/EEA Tuition.
*Some special conditions apply to students from partner institutions. Please contact info@fus.edu for details.
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.
| Tuition and Fees | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Tuition Includes Academic Travel(Required, two weeks each semester) | CHF 25,875 | CHF 51,750 |
| Annual University Fees | CHF 1,000 | CHF 2,000 |
| Orientation Fee (new incoming students only) | CHF 500 | CHF 500 |
| Housing and Meals | ||
| Average Residence Hall | CHF 5,500 | CHF 11,000 |
| Meal Plan (required for all first-year students) | CHF 1,600 | CHF 3,200 |
| Health Insurance | ||
| Average Insurance for Non-Swiss/EU/EFTA residents* | CHF 850 | CHF 1,700 |
*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.
| Typical Expenses | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Books and other materials | CHF 450 | CHF 900 |
| Travel to and from campus (average cost of an intercontinental flight) | CHF 1,000 | CHF 2,000 |
| Average cost for personal expenses, off-campus meals, independent travel (based on student surveys) | CHF 1,200 | CHF 2,400 |
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:
| Average Direct Costs | Average Indirect Costs | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | CHF 35,325 | + | CHF 2,650 | = | CHF 37,975 |
| Second Semester | CHF 34,825 | + | CHF 2,650 | = | CHF 36,475 |
Payment Due Dates
The payment dates for 2023-2024 undergraduate students are as follows:
| Fall 2023 | July 28, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | December 18, 2023 |
| Summer I 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| Summer II 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
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.
| Tuition and Fees | |
|---|---|
| Master of Science in International Management | CHF 25,000 |
As a graduate student you should expect the following average direct and indirect annual costs:
| Typical Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Academic Travel | CHF 2,000 - CHF 5,000 |
| Housing (if living on campus) | CHF 12,740 |
| Health Insurance for Non-Swiss/EU/EFTA residents* | CHF 1,700 |
| Meal plan (optional) | CHF 3,200 |
| Other expenses (travel, books, meals out, entertainment, personal items - estimate) | CHF 7,500 |
*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:
| Fall 2023 | July 28, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | December 18, 2023 |
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.
| Application Fee* | CHF 30 |
| Enrollment Deposit** | CHF 130 |
| Tuition (per course)*** | CHF 2,955 |
| Housing (per 4-week session)**** | CHF 1,000 |
| Estimated cost for textbooks (per course) | CHF 200 |
| Meal plan***** (per 4-week session) | CHF 250 |
| Late withdrawal fee | CHF 300 |
* 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, 2024.
***** The meal plan is an open account/dining credit plan that covers approximately 6 meals per week (breakfast, lunch or dinner).
Investing in your future
Your education is one of the most important investments you can make. As a dually-accredited US and Swiss institution, we operate a dual currency system, accepting payments in US Dollars or Swiss Francs. The Franklin University tuition costs and the currency you use to make payments are based on your citizenship. For Swiss, EU, EEA citizens and all other nationalities, the tuition fees are in Swiss Francs (CHF).
Franklin also offers a variety of options to help you invest in your future. Our scholarships, programs and payment plans make attending Franklin possible for students from all backgrounds. For more information on the financial support available to study at Franklin, see Scholarships and Financial Aid Opportunities.