Student’s budget

Study fees
varies depending on the faculty and university 100.00 250.00
equipment, pc 80.00 150.00
Fixed costs
Health- and accident insurance (basic) 260.00 330.00
Tax and/or pension insurance/invalidity insurance 40.00 40.00
Transport costs (public transport…) 60.00 100.00
Personal expenses
Clothes, shoes 70.00 100.00
Pocket money, mobile phone 150.00 200.00
Hairdresser, cosmetics 30.00 50.00
Reserves
Health costs 50.00 50.00
Total 1 840.00 1’270.00
Food costs:
between 8.00 and 10.00 per meal
Additional living costs
Rent 300.00 500.00
Incidental costs 50.00 80.00
Food, drinks incl. Mensa 400.00 500.00
Additional budgetary costs 20.00 40.00
Radio and Television Tax  Serafe* 29.00 29.00
Total 2 799.00 1’149.00
Total 1 + 2 1’639.00 2’419.00

*Every household in Switzerland is legally obliged to register their receiving devices and pay the radio and television fees. Your fees contribute to the public service offered by radio and television broadcasting in Switzerland. On the Serafe website you’ll find more detailed information, an overview of fees, and an online registration option.