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 for Franklin University Switzerland shown below are in US Dollars (USD). These prices apply to US citizens or permanent residents and to Canadian citizens.
Cost of Attendance
The actual cost of attendance for each student 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) | $24,250 | $48,500 |
| Annual University Fees | $1,050 | $2,100 |
| Orientation Fee (new incoming students only) | $550 | $550 |
| Housing and Meals | ||
| Average Residence Hall | $5,850 | $11,700 |
| Meal Plan (required for all first-year students) | $2,150 | $4,300 |
| Health Insurance | ||
| Average Insurance for Non-Swiss/EU/EFTA residents* | $1,255 | $2,510 |
*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 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 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) | $1,200 | $2,400 |
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 | $35,105 | + | $2,700 | = | $37,805 |
| Second Semester | $34,555 | + | $2,700 | = | $37,255 |
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 | $29,500 |
As a graduate student, you should expect the following average direct and indirect annual costs:
| Typical Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Academic Travel | $2,500 - $5'500 |
| Housing (if living on campus)* | $14,660 |
| Health Insurance for Non-Swiss/EU/EFTA residents** | $2,100 |
| Meal plan (optional) | $3,350 |
| Other expenses (travel, books, meals out, entertainment, personal items - estimate) | $8,500 |
*Checkout on July 25, 2025
**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 2024-2025 graduate students are as follows:
| Fall 2024 | June 15, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | December 16, 2024 |
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* | $35 |
| Enrollment Deposit** | $155 |
| Tuition (per course)*** | $3,750 |
|
Housing (per 4-week session)**** Housing (per 2-week session)**** |
$1,200 $725 |
| Estimated cost for textbooks (per course) | $200 |
| Meal plan***** (per 4-week session) | $300 |
| Late withdrawal fee | $360 |
* 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 $360 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.
***** The meal plan is an open account/dining credit plan that covers approximately 6 meals per week (breakfast, lunch or dinner).
Payment deadline:
- May 1st, 2025 for Summer Session 1
- June 1st, 2025 for Summer Session 2.
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, US permanent resident/US citizen/Canadian citizen with dual citizenship with an EU/EEA member state 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.