Switzerland Welcomes Growing Stream of International Students in Zürich Region

International students are arriving in growing numbers to the Zürich region, with local universities and colleges reporting a strong increase in global enrolment for the 2025-26 academic year.

In particular, institutions based in and around the city of Zürich are seeing partnerships and full-time recruitments from Asia, Africa and Latin America. These new students are choosing Zürich for its high quality of teaching, safe environment, and access to industry and innovation.

For example, joint programmes between Swiss institutions and international partners have expanded, allowing students to begin their studies abroad and finish with a Swiss-recognised qualification in Zürich. Many of the students mention that Switzerland’s bilingual (German/English) environment and reputation for precision and applied learning are major factors in their decision.

Local campuses are also responding with enhanced services for international students: dedicated counselling, language support (both German and English tracks), networking events with Swiss and multinational companies, and short “pre-semester” orientation sessions to help students settle in and feel at home. The canton and city authorities are working with universities to improve housing access, transport passes and cultural integration, making the move to Zürich smoother.

This trend is good news for international learners: it means more culturally diverse student communities, more programmes offered in English, and stronger links between education and future careers in one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs. For Swiss higher-education institutions, the trend strengthens their global reputation, deepens international networks and supports the economy of the Zürich region.

For students considering coming to Switzerland: the message is clear — if you’re looking for an international study experience in a world-class environment, Zürich offers a compelling destination. With the combination of Swiss quality, multilingual context, and global connections, it’s an excellent choice to launch your education journey.

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