Expenses

Préparer son budget pour étudier

The Neuchâtel region is relatively unaffected by the problems of accommodation and accessibility experienced elsewhere. Nonetheless, it is worth drawing up a budget before beginning your studies in the city.

One of the most significant costs is the tuition fee, payable each semester. The estimated average monthly budget varies between CHF 1600.- and CHF 1900.-.

Detailed monthly expenses

Administrative fees 

in Swiss francs

Registration, tuition fees and materials
(varies according to university)

Btw. 200.- and 400.-

Regular outgoings

 

Sickness/accident (basic insurance)

Btw. 350.- and 380.-

Taxes and/or AHV/IV insurance

Btw. 40.- and 80.-

Travel expenses (travel cards, scooter or bike)

Btw. 10.- and 220.-

Total regular outgoings

Btw. 400 and 680.-

Personal expenses

 

Clothes/shoes

Btw. 70.- and 100.-

Hairdresser/hygiene care

Btw. 30.-and 50.-

Pocket money/mobile phone

Btw. 150.- and 200.-

Total personal expenses

Btw. 250 and 350.-

Supplementary expenses

 

Medical expenses/doctor/dentist/optician

60.-

Total 1 (for students staying with family), excluding costs for meals

Btw. 910 and 1'540.-

Additional costs for off-campus accommodation

 

Rent, including bills (electricity, phone, insurance, obligatory radio and TV licence)

Btw. 370.- and 700.-

Meals (canteen)

Btw. 400.- and 500.-

Cleaning fees

Btw. 20.- and 40.-

Total for off-campus accommodation

Btw. 790 and 1'240.-

Total 2 (for students having to find accommodation)

Btw. 1'700 and 2'780.-

 

Important 

Foreign students requiring visas must provide the authorities with financial guarantees covering the period of their studies. For more information, please contact the Service des migrations.

At your service

Bureau social

Social support and assistance

www.unine.ch/social

 

Grants