Expenses
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 |
Btw. 200.- and 400.- |
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Regular outgoings |
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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 |
|
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Clothes/shoes |
Btw. 70.- and 100.- |
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Hairdresser/hygiene care |
Btw. 30.-and 50.- |
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Pocket money/mobile phone |
Btw. 150.- and 200.- |
|
Total personal expenses |
Btw. 250 and 350.- |
|
Supplementary expenses |
|
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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 |
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Rent, including bills (electricity, phone, insurance, obligatory radio and TV licence) |
Btw. 370.- and 700.- |
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Meals (canteen) |
Btw. 400.- and 500.- |
|
Cleaning fees |
Btw. 20.- and 40.- |
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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.
