The Tuition and Fees shown below are in US Dollars (USD). These prices apply to US citizens or permanent residents and to Canadian citizens.
Undergraduate Programs
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) |
$22,600 | $45,200 |
| Annual University Fees | $775 | $1550 |
| Orientation Fee (new incoming students only) | $500 | $500 |
| Housing and Meals | ||
| Average Residence Hall | $5,365 | $10,730 |
| Meal Plan (required for all first-year students) | $1,600 | $3,200 |
| Health Insurance | ||
| Average Insurance for Non-Swiss/EU/EFTA residents* | $950 | $1,900 |
*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 | $765 | $1,530 |
| Travel to and from campus (average cost of an intercontinental flight) | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Average cost for personal expenses, off-campus meals, independent travel (based on student surveys) | $1,650 | $3,300 |
Total Average Cost of Attendance
Based on the above estimates and average costs, the typical total cost of attendance for a non-Swiss, new incoming undergraduate student (e.g. a first-year undergraduate student, incoming study abroad student or transfer student) coming from the US or Canada would calculate as follows:
| Average Direct Costs | Average Indirect Costs | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | $31,790 | + | $3,415 | = | $35,205 |
| Second Semester | $31,290 | + | $3,415 | = | $34,705 |
Payment Due Dates
The payment dates for 2021-2022 undergraduate students are as follows:
| Summer I 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| Summer II 2021 | June 1, 2021 |
| Fall 2021 | July 30, 2021 |
| Spring 2022 | December 17, 2021 |
Refund policy
For information on refund policy, please see Tuition Payment and Policies.
Graduate Programs
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.
| Master of Science in International Management | CHF 25,000 |
| Master of Arts in Political Economy of Money and Development | CHF 16,000 |
As a graduate student you should expect the following average direct and indirect annual costs:
| Academic Travel | CHF 2,300 |
| 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 2021-2022 graduate students are as follows:
| Fall 2021 | June 15, 2021 |
| Spring 2022 | December 17, 2021 |
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* | $35 |
| Enrollment Deposit** | $145 |
| Tuition (per course) | $2,850 |
| Housing (per 4-week session)*** | $1,000 |
| Interim Housing (May 17 - 28)**** | $350 |
| Interim Housing (July 23 - August 20)***** | $700 |
| Estimated cost for textbooks (per course) | $200 |
| Meal plan***** (per 4-week session) | $275 |
* The application is fee due upon submission of your application.
** A per student non-refundable enrollment confirmation deposit is due at the time of course enrollment.
*** 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before April 30, 2021.
**** Continuing students may remain in on-campus housing during the May Interim. Please note, this rate will not be prorated if a student departs before the end of the interim.
***** Students who remain in on-campus housing for Summer Session II and are enrolled for Fall Semester 2021 may remain in on-campus housing for the July-August interim. Please note, this rate will not be prorated if a student departs before the end of the interim.
****** 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 | $1,500 |