Switzerland Towards Changes in Education: Fewer Students in Primary Schools, More Students by 2035

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The education system in Switzerland is set to undergo significant changes over the next decade. While the number of students in primary schools is expected to decline due to a decline in the birth rate, universities and higher education institutions are expected to register a significant increase in student numbers by 2035. According to new scenarios for the period 2026–2035, published on Monday by the Federal Statistical Office (BFS), the numbe…

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By 2035, the number of students is expected to rise by a good fifth, with higher education institutions demanding more money.

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The low birth rate will go through: according to the latest calculations, the number of primary school pupils in Switzerland will fall by eight percent by 2035. However, the universities are likely to boom – thanks to immigration.

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By 2035, the number of students at Swiss higher education institutions is expected to grow by 21 percent. On the other hand, there is a marked decline in primary school. This is shown by new scenarios of the Federal Statistical Office (BFS).