Studying in Finland vs. Switzerland
Finland and Switzerland are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,149 in Finland and €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Switzerland
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
Switzerland
Currency
EUR (€)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.