Population (mln): 8,01
Official language/s: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Time zone: UTC+1 Winter, UTC+2 Summer
Internet TLD: .ch
Calling code: +41
Unemployment rate Sep 2011 (%): 2,8
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2011 (%): N/A
Unemployment rate Sep 2012 (%): 2,8
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2012 (%): N/A
Population statistics 20-29 age group 2011 (%): 12,6
Country codes in education system: CH
Expected duration of education (years): 17,1
The
second period (main studies) is devoted to in-depth study, often with some
specializations. After a further 4 semesters, a Lizentiat/Licence is conferred
in Arts, Law and Science.
A further 5 semesters are required for the
Diplom/Diplôme in Engineering. In Medicine, a total of 10 semesters is
required, whereas in Dentistry, Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine, a total of 12
to 12 semesters is needed. Leading to a Master degree, the second stage deepens
and/or broadens knowledge of a subject and should include some research. The
conditions for admission to Master studies must still be clarified.