Federal education, research and innovation policy 2025–2028
Every four years, the Federal Council formulates its policy on the promotion of education, research and innovation (ERI) to submit to Parliament. In the 2025–2028 ERI Dispatch, it takes stock of the previous funding period and presents the planned objectives, measures and expenditures for the next funding period. The Swiss Parliament adopted the corresponding budgetary framework in the autumn session of 2024.
Explanatory Videos on Swiss ERI Policy 2025–2028
Education, research and innovation (ERI) are vital for people living in Switzerland and for the country’s competitiveness.
Challenges and objectives for the ERI sector 2025–2028
Switzerland is in an internationally competitive position in the ERI sector. One of the objectives formulated by the Federal Council in its 2023–2027 legislative plan is for Switzerland to remain a leader in education, research and innovation.
Budget decisions in the ERI Dispatch 2025–2028
Federal decree on the funding of vocational and professional education and training in the years 2025–2028 (in german)
Changes to legislation adopted in the 2025–2028 ERI Dispatch
Legal decisions adopted with the ERI Dispatch 2025–2028: principles and regulations for education, research and innovation in Switzerland.
ERI system in Switzerland: Responsibilities and funding
The Confederation and the cantons regulate and fund the ERI sector in accordance with the responsibilities set out in the Federal Constitution. They work together closely at the systemic interfaces.
Cross-cutting themes in the education, research and innovation sector
In line with its legal responsibilities, the federal government provides funding for measures in the areas of general education, vocational and professional education and training, higher education, continuing education and training, and research and innovation. Certain topics have significance for the ERI sector as a whole across all funding areas, and are therefore given special consideration.