Low tuition: CHF 950/semester for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals (≈ CHF 1,900/yr)
Universities to explore
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Mandatory university cost / year
€2,000
Currency
CHF
Academic year
2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
Liechtenstein is in the EEA but not the EU. Its University of Liechtenstein charges CHF 950 per semester for Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes to EU/EEA and Swiss nationals (about CHF 1,900 per year). Non-EU/EEA students pay higher fees.
Public universities
Low tuition (CHF 950/semester for EU/EEA & Swiss nationals).
Private universities
Very limited provision.
By degree level
Bachelor's: CHF 950/semester (EU/EEA & Swiss).
Master's: CHF 950/semester (EU/EEA & Swiss).
PhD: CHF 950/semester (EU/EEA & Swiss).
English-taught programmes
Programmes mainly in German, some in English.
Mandatory fees
Small administrative fees may apply.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: €2,000.
Very limited housing; check with the university and the local market.
Scholarships
Limited; check with the university and cantonal support.
EU/EEA mobility
As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.