I am pausing my studies – what do I need to do?
3 tasks in suggested order
1. Check your institution’s official leave rules and apply
Switzerland does not have one single leave procedure for every higher-education institution. Find your accredited institution and follow its official study/leave rules.
When?
Before your institution’s own deadline.
Where / who?
At your institution; swissuniversities lists accredited institutions.
What to prepare?
Evidence required by your institution for the leave request.
What to check?
Deadlines, accepted reasons, fees and permitted study activities can differ by institution.
Official source: swissuniversities
2. Inform the cantonal grants office about the interruption or withdrawal
Official source: edk.ch
3. Check a study-based residence permit with the canton
Official source: www.sem.admin.ch
