Adult Education & Courses in Lausanne Find the right education for you

by Patricia Bellenot - Tue, 30 Jul 2019 Deciding, Arriving, Lausanne

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Switzerland is renowned for its high quality education system, which is well-suited for full and part-time study. Training institutions are subject to rigorous qualification standards that guarantee high quality training. Several organisations can help with information and advice.

Adult education in Lausanne

Lausanne and nearby Saint Sulpice offer several further education establishments, including universities, research institutes, business schools, professional training programmes and language schools. The city has a sizeable community of international students.

Universities in Lausanne

There are a number of well-regarded choices for university study in Lausanne. The University of Lausanne (UNIL) consistently ranks as one of the leading institutions for research in Europe. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) is a world renowned technical school. For design, there is Écal and for business and management fields the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). 

CRUS created a very useful and comprehensive list of all degree programmes in Switzerland that are offered in English.

The Bologna Reform is a system to recognise foreign qualifications. It was created to facilitate mobility in the tertiary education sector. Switzerland was amongst the first countries to sign and implement this declaration. 

Many universities offer flexible study options for mature students, with evening and Saturday classes allowing for work and family commitments. Post-graduate degree courses can be taken when requirements such as a recognised tertiary education, work experience and permission to study in Switzerland are met.
 

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Part-time & special interest courses 

Whether you're looking to study a new language, a new hobby, or a vocational skill, there are courses available in Lausanne. Sometimes online courses are also available. Migros Club School is a popular option with a diverse course offering at reasonable prices. However, most of their classes are instructed in French. 

Author: Patricia Bellenot

patricia.bellenot@packimpex.ch

Married with one child. Swiss nationality born in Sri Lanka. Currently lives in Montreux, Switzerland and soon moving to Sydney, Australia in June this year. Graduated from the Friendship university in Moscow, Russia with a master’s degree in Economics. Professional background in Finance and audit. Lived and worked in Russia, UK, Switzerland, Poland, Romania and South Africa. Having experienced expat life in many countries and involvement in international associations motivated me to work for a relocation company (Packimpex) helping expat families to settle down in a new country.

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