Study Costs und Funding

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programmes are as follows:

• CHF 950 per semester for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, as well as students who hold a permanent residence permit or a settlement permit in Liechtenstein, or a school-leaving certificate (Matura) from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland.
• CHF 1,250 per semester for students from other countries who do not meet the above criteria.

A fixed amount of CHF 10 per semester from the tuition fees is earmarked specifically for services provided by the student union.

Other Fees

Services not covered by the tuition fees may be charged separately. This includes fees for administrative services, decisions, or the use of infrastructure.
Further information is available in the Implementation Provisions of the Fee Regulations. 

The expected monthly living expenses for students at the University of Liechtenstein amount to approx. CHF 1,500. However, living costs are highly individual and can vary significantly.

To give you a general idea of the monthly expenses, we have compiled a brief overview with approximate reference values:

Rent including utilities – approx. CHF 680

Telephone/mobile phone – approx. CHF 20

Food – approx. CHF 450

Health insurance – approx. CHF 100

Clothing, laundry, hygiene – approx. CHF 100

Leisure, pocket money – approx. CHF 150

Health Insurance

Anyone residing in Liechtenstein for more than three months is legally required to have health insurance. Students from EU countries who are insured under their national statutory health insurance scheme can apply for an exemption from this requirement by presenting a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a provisional replacement certificate. Both documents can be obtained from the health insurance provider in the student’s home country.
Please note that travel insurance from your home country cannot be accepted as valid health coverage.

If you come from a country with which Liechtenstein does not have a social security agreement, you must arrange your own health insurance either in your home country or in Liechtenstein. Upon request, we can provide you with a list of insurance providers in Liechtenstein.

Private Liability Insurance

This insurance covers damage you may cause to other people or their property. It also includes damage caused in your flat or room. A private liability insurance policy costs between CHF 85 and CHF 150 per year and typically offers coverage of up to CHF 5 million.
Although not mandatory, we strongly recommend that international students take out private liability insurance.
 

Working While Studying

It is generally possible to work alongside your studies at the University of Liechtenstein, especially during the semester breaks.
Further information is available here. 

Scholarships

Scholarships are generally awarded on the basis of academic merit. In addition to excellent academic performance, some foundations or scholarship providers may also consider factors such as political or social engagement, or other achievements. Scholarships are typically non-repayable.

Swiss Scholarship Database
Austrian Scholarship Database
German Scholarship Database

All students at the University of Liechtenstein who reside in Liechtenstein are also eligible to apply to the Swiss Study Foundation.

Student Loans

Another way to finance your studies is through student loans. Various banks and government institutions offer suitable options.

For example, the Principality of Liechtenstein provides interest-free loans to students who have been residing in Liechtenstein for at least three years and who continue to have their main residence in the country.
More information: https://www.aha.li/stipendien

The online platform Splendit connects individuals who need an education loan with those who are willing to provide one. Students can decide for themselves how much they need, at what interest rate and for what duration.
More information

State Support

In many cases, governments offer various forms of support for students.

Students from Germany, Austria and Switzerland are often eligible for national funding opportunities to support their studies in Liechtenstein.

In Germany, students may be entitled to BAföG under certain conditions, which can also be applied for when studying abroad.

Austrian students may benefit from grants such as the Studienbeihilfe (study grant) or the Selbsterhalterstipendium (self-support scholarship), both of which are granted regardless of the place of study.

In Switzerland, the cantons offer individual scholarships and loans, which are awarded based on the student’s personal situation.

For detailed information and applications, students should contact the relevant authorities or advisory offices in their home country. The Student Advisory Service at the University of Liechtenstein is also happy to assist.