Studying in Switzerland vs. United Kingdom
Switzerland and United Kingdom 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 €2,335 in Switzerland and €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Switzerland
Cheaper monthly living
United Kingdom
Lower visa proof of funds
United Kingdom
Side-by-side comparison
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Currency
CHF (CHF)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.