Education in Switzerland doesn't just stop when you leave the school system or graduate from higher education. There are plenty of options for continuing education in Switzerland, for people who want to pick up a new skill or further their careers.
Adult education in Switzerland
Adult education is a way for older people to improve and update their skills, abilities and knowledge, allowing them to find better-paying jobs or transition into new fields and tasks.
Most people living in Switzerland are involved in some form of continuing education and training. According to Eurostat, 67,5 percent of people in Switzerland are pursuing some form of adult education, either formally within organised courses or through informal learning.
Evening schools and adult grammar schools
Plenty of insitutions in Switzerland offer evening and adult classes for people who want to gain skills but may not have had the opportunity to go to university. You can find out more about evening and adult grammar schools on our guide to higher education in Switzerland.
MBA programs in Switzerland
Many universities and business schools in Switzerland also offer MBA programs for both expat and Swiss executives who want to take their careers to the next level. Switzerland is the fifth-most popular country in Europe for pursuing an MBA, since MBA graduates working in Switzerland command the highest salaries in western Europe. You can browse MBA programs in Switzerland on our dedicated page.
Coding & programming courses
In Switzerland, as in the rest of the world, demand for employees with skills in tech - from programming and web development to data analytics and data engineering - is growing exponentially. If you're thinking of transitioning into the world of tech, check out our list of some top coding and programming courses in Switzerland, which are all taught in English and designed with expats in mind.