International

Switzerland pursues international cooperation in education both bilaterally and multilaterally, covering a wide range of topics and instruments.

Switzerland is committed to international cooperation in research and innovation cooperation, given that cutting-edge research and innovation emerge from global activities. The federal government promotes this cooperation through Switzerland's participation or membership in various international programmes and organisations in the field of research and innovation.

International research infrastructures provide major scientific and technological impetus, forming strategic pillars for scientific excellence, technological sovereignty and international cooperation. Most importantly, they provide access to essential research capabilities that would not be available at national level alone. For this reason, the Confederation ensures Switzerland’s full participation in the most important of these infrastructures. This allows Swiss research to excel while addressing global scientific challenges. Switzerland is a member of ten international research infrastructure organisations and eleven networks, investing approximately CHF 100 million annually to secure Swiss participation.

If you would like to work with your professional qualifications in Switzerland or abroad, you must follow various procedures depending on the profession, country and duration of employment.

Swissnex is Switzerland's global network for education, research and innovation. We support our partners in international networking and their commitment to the exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent. In doing so, we strengthen Switzerland's reputation as a hotspot for innovation.