International Doctoral Students and Academic Staff
Once international doctoral students or international researchers are appointed several questions regarding visa regulations, registration or employment may arise. In this section, please find useful information and links on how you can assist your academic staff when arriving in Switzerland, i.e. the University of Lucerne.
International Doctoral Students
Students with an appropriate educational background can apply for registration as a doctoral student. The Admissions Office provides information on the conditions of admission for the postgraduate course of studies. For additional information on the application procedure, please consult the Student Administration Office.
Funding and Grants
There are different possibilities of funding and grants for doctoral students who plan a stay abroad or would like to come to the
Housing for incoming doctoral students
The University of Lucerne does not offer housing. Information on housing in
Visa - Entering - Registration
For doctoral students the same regulations apply as for undergraduate or graduate students when entering
International Academic Staff
The administrative appointment of international academic staff is handled by the Human Resources Department of the
Euraxess
Euraxess gives assistance to researchers and their families who arrive at the
