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Switzerland — vocational education and apprenticeship
A guide to Swiss VET, commonly split between a host company and vocational school. Conditions vary by canton and occupation.
Key information
- Provider
- Host companies, vocational schools and cantonal authorities
- Country
- Switzerland
- Duration
- Usually 2–4 years; occupation-specific
- Format
- Dual vocational education
- Language
- German, French, Italian
- Language and level
- Region and provider specific
- Tuition/cost
- Verify cantonal/provider costs
- Deadline
- Not published by the official source
Your eligibility
The provider makes the final decision. Verify each item below separately.
Education/status
Required prior education varies by occupation and provider.
Language and level
Verify the teaching/work language and required level in the specific listing.
Citizenship
Study and work rights depend on citizenship and residence status; verify with the competent authority.
Annual budget (€)
Pay or funding is not guaranteed for every route; verify the contract and all costs separately.
This is a requirements aid, not an admission guarantee.
What do I need?
- Choose an occupation and canton
- Find an official apprenticeship place
- Meet the regional-language requirement
- Foreign applicants must check cantonal migration rules
Documents
- Identity/travel document
- Proof of prior education
- Language evidence if required by the provider
- CV and motivation letter if requested
What it offers
- Nationally recognised vocational qualification
- Company practice
- Progression routes
What should I do next?
- Open the official source and verify the current conditions.
- Compare your education, language, citizenship/residence and budget.
- Prepare only the documents requested by the official application.
- Apply through the official link and retain confirmation.
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Information can change. Always recheck the official source before applying.