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, Gap Year 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. 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.
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 |
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.
To respect the impact of COVID-19 and keep our community safe, Summer 2020 courses will be offered with an online option. See the tables below.
| One Course, Interim Sesssion (2 Weeks) | On Campus | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | CHF 3,150 | CHF 3,150 |
| Housing | CHF 300 | — |
| Subtotal | CHF 3,450 | CHF 3,150 |
| 50th Anniversary Discount (20%) | -CHF 700 | -CHF 650 |
| TOTAL | CHF 2,750 | CHF 2,500 |
| One Course, One Summer Session | On Campus | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | CHF 3,150 | CHF 3,150 |
| Housing | CHF 1,000 | — |
| Meal plan¶ | CHF 350 | — |
| Subtotal | CHF 4,500 | CHF 3,150 |
| 50th Anniversary Discount (20%) | -CHF 900 | -CHF 650 |
| TOTAL | CHF 3,600 | CHF 2,500 |
| Two Courses, One Summer Session | On Campus | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | CHF 6,300 | CHF 6,300 |
| Housing | CHF 1,000 | — |
| Meal plan¶ | CHF 350 | — |
| Subtotal | CHF 7,650 | CHF 6,300 |
| 50th Anniversary Discount (30%) | -CHF 2,295 | -CHF 1,900 |
| TOTAL | CHF 5,355 | CHF 4,400 |
| Two courses, Two Summer Sessions | On Campus | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | CHF 6,300 | CHF 6,300 |
| Housing | CHF 2,000 | — |
| Meal plan¶ | CHF 700 | — |
| Subtotal | CHF 9,000 | CHF 6,300 |
| 50th Anniversary Discount (20%) | -CHF 1,800 | -CHF 1,260 |
| TOTAL | CHF 7,200 | CHF 5,040 |
| Three courses, Two Summer Sessions | On Campus | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | CHF 9,450 | CHF 9,450 |
| Housing | CHF 2,000 | — |
| Meal plan¶ | CHF 700 | — |
| Subtotal | CHF 12,150 | CHF 9,450 |
| 50th Anniversary Discount (25%) | -CHF 3,035 | -CHF 2,360 |
| TOTAL | CHF 9,115 | CHF 7,090 |
| Four Courses, Two Summer Sessions | On Campus | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | CHF 12,600 | CHF 12,600 |
| Housing | CHF 2,000 | — |
| Meal plan¶ | CHF 700 | — |
| Subtotal | CHF 15,300 | CHF 12,600 |
| 50th Anniversary Discount (35%) | -CHF 5,325 | -CHF 4,400 |
| TOTAL | CHF 9,975 | CHF 8,200 |
‡ 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).
High School Programs
| Tuition, room and board | CHF 1,500 |
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