Four of the best subjects of study in Switzerland are international relations, business, finance, and foreign languages.

Geneva is the headquarters of the United Nations and home to the largest number of international organizations in the world. Students studying in Switzerland will be constantly surrounded by international professionals, which makes Switzerland a perfect place to study international relations.

Business and Finance students should definitely consider study abroad in Switzerland! Zurich, Switzerland’s international financial center, is one of the six most competitive financial centers in the world. A top ten on business environment, financial market access, and financial markets, Zurich’s competitive and business-minded environment makes it an attractive location for business and finance courses. Studying abroad in Switzerland will allow finance students to be completely immersed in the world of finance while exploring an internationally influenced culture.

A multilingual nation, Switzerland is terrific location for foreign language lovers; with French, German, Italian, and Romansh spoken within such close proximity of each other, it’s very possible to practice multiple languages throughout a semester of study abroad in Switzerland. Though local language proficiency isn’t required for many study abroad programs in Switzerland (aside from programs with a foreign language focus), it is definitely helpful to have a basic knowledge of the region’s native tongue to communicate with locals.

Study abroad programs in Switzerland are offered in the summer, semester, and for full academic years. Semesters typically last from September to December and January to April or May. Summer terms last around six weeks, with winter terms lasting three weeks. There isn’t a bad season to study abroad in Switzerland, it just depends on each student's interest, because there is plenty to do throughout the year. Skiers will enjoy studying in Switzerland in the winter or spring during ski season, while hikers and lovers of warm weather may prefer a summer or fall term.