Graduate study guide

Start your master's journey in Switzerland with confidence

From admission paperwork to finding your routine on campus, Swisstudy builds a personalised arrival plan in Neuchâtel, Lausanne, Geneva, and beyond so you can focus on coursework while we coordinate logistics.

  • Housing, bank account, and health insurance arranged through a single point of contact
  • Checklists and appointment support for visas and residence permits
  • City transport, reminders, and first-week orientation walks to ease the transition
Aerial view of the Université de Genève campus by Lake Geneva
Université de Genève
What to expect

Key priorities for your first semester

We gathered the most common questions from master's students across French-speaking Switzerland so you can stay on track while we handle administration.

Academic onboarding

Orientation weeks, course registration, and campus access planning with timely reminders.

Housing and daily life

Compare shared apartments, student residences, or studios, review contracts, and resolve move-in checklists.

Administrative steps

Residence permit, city registration, bank, and insurance appointments coordinated end-to-end.

Community building

Introductions to Turkish student groups, academic clubs, and trusted local partners.

Step-by-step

Your first 90 days in Switzerland

The first three months shape your studies and legal status. Our shared timeline keeps every deadline visible.

Arrival and housing

Airport welcome, apartment handover, and inventory review with quick follow-up actions.

Permits and finance

City registration, residence permit, bank account, and payment solutions completed together.

Health coverage

Mandatory health insurance, supplementary plans, and emergency contacts organised for you.

Academic rhythm

Course schedules, lab access, and library resources introduced through one-to-one orientation.

Swisstudy support

We coordinate each detail on your behalf

Students and families see every checklist, document template, and update in one shared dashboard, leaving you free to focus on lectures and research.

What we deliver

  • Visa and permit documentation reviews with translation support
  • Housing applications, contract negotiation, and deposit management
  • Bank, insurance, mobile plan, and transport pass appointments
  • City orientation walks and emergency communication planning
Speak with an advisor

From admission paperwork to finding your routine on campus, Swisstudy builds a personalised arrival plan in Neuchâtel, Lausanne, Geneva, and beyond so you can focus on coursework while we coordinate logistics.

We gathered the most common questions from master's students across French-speaking Switzerland so you can stay on track while we handle administration.

Contact us

Let’s plan your move to Switzerland

Share your plans and our advisors will reply within one business day with next steps tailored to you.

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