The Tuition and Fees shown below are in Swiss Francs (CHF). These prices apply to anyone who is a citizen of Switzerland or an EU/EEA member state.

Undergraduate Programs
(Bachelor of Arts*)

*Please note that the rates below do not apply to students in the Study Abroad 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. In order to qualify for these rates students must live on campus and must be enrolled full-time each semester.

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.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester Per Year
Academic Tuition
Includes Academic Travel		 CHF 12,500 CHF 25,000
Annual University Fees CHF 775 CHF 1,550
Orientation Fee (new incoming students only) CHF 500 CHF 500
Housing and Meals    
Average Residence Hall CHF 5,365 CHF 10,370
Meal Plan (required for all first-year students) CHF 1,600 CHF 3,200

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.

Typical Expenses Per Semester Per Year
Books and other materials CHF 700 CHF 1,400
Travel to and from campus CHF 250 CHF 500
Average cost for personal expenses, off-campus meals, independent travel (based on student surveys) CHF 1,500 CHF 3,000

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.

  Average Direct Costs   Average Indirect Costs   Total
First Semester CHF 20,740 + CHF 2,450 = CHF 23,190
Second Semester CHF 20,240 + CHF 2,450 = CHF 22,690

Payment Due Dates

The payment dates for 2020-2021 undergraduate students are as follows:

Summer I 2020 May 1, 2020
Summer II 2020 June 1, 2020
Fall 2020 July 30, 2020
Spring 2021 December 18, 2020

Refund policy

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

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Graduate Programs

Tuition for the Master of Science in International Management is paid in Swiss Francs only.

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

Tuition CHF 25,000
Academic Travel CHF 2,300
Housing (if living on campus) CHF 12,740
Meal plan (optional) CHF 3,200
Other expenses (travel, books, meals out, entertainment, personal items - estimate) CHF 7,500

Payment Due Dates

The payment dates for 2020-2021 graduate students are as follows:

Fall 2020 June 15, 2020
Spring 2021 December 18, 2020

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Summer Programs

Undergraduate 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 40
Enrollment Deposit§ CHF 150
Average Textbook Costs Per Course (varies by course) CHF 200

50th Anniversary Tuition Packages

As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration, Franklin is offering special rates on all summer courses. The discount ranges from 20% to 35% based on the number of courses and sessions for which the student enrolls, as shown below.

One Course, One Summer Session
Tuition CHF 3,150
Housing CHF 1,050
Linen CHF 100
Meal plan CHF 350
Subtotal CHF 4,650
50th Anniversary Discount (20%) -CHF 930
TOTAL CHF 3,720
Two Courses, One Summer Session
Tuition CHF 6,300
Housing CHF 1,050
Linen CHF 100
Meal plan CHF 350
Subtotal CHF 7,800
50th Anniversary Discount (30%) -CHF 2,340
TOTAL CHF 5,460
Two courses, Two Summer Sessions
Tuition CHF 6,300
Housing CHF 2,100
Linen CHF 200
Meal plan CHF 700
Subtotal CHF 9,300
50th Anniversary Discount (20%) -CHF 1,860
TOTAL CHF 7,440
Three courses, Two Summer Sessions
Tuition CHF 9,450
Housing CHF 2,100
Linen CHF 200
Meal plan CHF 700
Subtotal CHF 12,450
50th Anniversary Discount (25%) -CHF 3,115
TOTAL CHF 9,335
Four Courses, Two Summer Sessions
Tuition CHF 12,600
Housing CHF 2,100
Linen CHF 200
Meal plan CHF 700
Subtotal CHF 15,600
50th Anniversary Discount (35%) -CHF 5,460
TOTAL CHF 10,140

‡ 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.
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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High School Programs

Tuition, room and board CHF 3,380

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  • Spain
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  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom

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