Non-EU/EFTA students
Internships
You need a work permit for an internship.
- A work permit is only possible if the internship is a compulsory part of your studies or if credits can be credited towards your studies. If this is the case, your study administration can issue a confirmation.
- The organization where you would like to complete the internship must apply for a work permit from the Office of Economy (AWI) with the confirmation mentioned above.
Employment
You need a work permit if you want to work in Switzerland.
During the semester, you can take on a paid part-time job of up to 15 hours per week. During the lecture-free period, employment of up to 100% is possible.
- Your employer must apply for a work permit for you at the Office of Economics (AWI).
- This is only possible once you have a residence permit and the waiting period (see grey info box) is over.
- Please contact us via e-mail for a confirmation that the employment does not prolong your studies.
The same rules apply if you take a semester leave of absence or get a residence permit to search for a job after graduation.
Waiting period before a work permit can be issued:
- Bachelor students: 6 months after entry
- Master students with work within the ETH department: no waiting period
- Master students with work outside ETH department: 6 months after entry
external pageMore information on how to apply for a work permit.
Please note: The information on this page is meant for information purposes only. No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. The rules and regulations may have changed in the meantime. For legally binding information please contact
die entsprechenden Behörden.