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.
 

Scholarships

The University of Liechtenstein does not offer its own scholarships. Students are responsible for securing funding for their tuition fees and living expenses before starting their studies. 

The external options below have different eligibility requirements. Some depend on nationality or residence and may not be available to applicants moving to Liechtenstein for their studies. Please check the eligibility requirements directly with the relevant organisation.

External foundations and organisations may offer scholarships based on academic merit, financial need, or other criteria. The following resources can help you explore potential opportunities:

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.

These links do not guarantee eligibility or funding. Applicants from outside the EU/EEA are particularly encouraged to explore scholarships and study-abroad funding in their home country.

Student Loans

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

• Liechtenstein: Government interest-free student loans require, among other conditions, at least three years of residence in Liechtenstein and continued main residence in the country. They are therefore not an immediate funding option for newly arriving international students.
  See further information on student funding.
• Splendit: This platform connects students seeking education loans with private lenders. Please check its eligibility requirements and loan terms directly at Splendit.

Support from your home country

Governments may offer financial support for students studying abroad.

Students from Austria and Switzerland may be eligible for funding to support their studies in Liechtenstein:

• Austria: Students may qualify for the Mobilitätsstipendium (mobility grant), subject to its eligibility requirements.
• Switzerland: Cantons offer scholarships and loans based on the student’s personal circumstances.

For detailed information and applications, please contact the relevant authorities or advisory offices in your home country. The University of Liechtenstein’s Student Advisory Service is also happy to assist.

Working While Studying

Part-time employment may supplement your finances. Whether and how much you can work depends on your study workload, residence status and applicable work permissions. Employment is not guaranteed.

For further information and access to the student job portal, please visit Studying and Working.