Switzerland borders France in the West, Germany in the north, Austria and the principality of Liechtenstein in the east and Italy in the south.  Switzerland was founded more than 700 years ago. Long years of peace have left their mark on its heritage, history and culture.  There are 12 recognized universities awarding doctorate degrees in Switzerland. In addition to the 12 universities, there are also further types of universities: 9 universities of applied sciences, 14 universities of teacher education and several university institutes receiving financial support from the Swiss Confederation. The institutes include mainly the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) in Geneva, the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration (IDHEAP) in Lausanne, Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB) in Sion and Stiftung Universitäre Fernstudien Schweiz (distance higher education) in Brig. Switzerland also offers courses of study at a number of private universities and institutes.

• Benedict International
• Cesar RITZ Colleges
• DCT International
• European University
• Hotel Institute Montreux
• International Hotel and Tourism Training Ltd ( IHTT)
• Swiss Hotel Management School
• University of Business & Finance
• Universitat Basel
• Universitat Bern
• Universitat Freiburg / University of Fribourg
• University of Geneve
• University of Lausanne
• Universitat Luzern
• University of Neuchatel
• Universitat Zurich
• Universitat St. Gallen
• Universite della Svizzera italiana
• ETH Zurich
• EPFL Lausanne