Indian students at elite Swiss institutions share how Kadamb’s rigorous preparation and visa strategy unlocked one of Europe’s toughest study abroad destinations.
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Switzerland is elite and selective — only 8% of Kadamb applicants are placed due to strict academic bars (typically 8.5+ CGPA) and rigorous visa scrutiny. But the outcomes justify the effort: CHF 85-110K starting salaries at Google Zurich, IBM Research, UBS, and Credit Suisse. Below, 4 Kadamb Switzerland alumni share their journey from Ahmedabad to Lausanne, Zurich, and Geneva.
M.Sc. Computer Science, EPFL Lausanne (2022 intake)
Now in Zurich
“EPFL accepts ~12% of non-EU Master’s applicants. I had 8.9 CGPA from IIT Guwahati, GRE 335. Kadamb’s SOP coaching was intense — 6 drafts over 5 weeks focused on my research publications and open-source contributions. Won EPFL Excellence Fellowship CHF 32,000/year covering nearly all tuition + living. Graduated 2024, joined Google Zurich as SWE at CHF 125K base + stock (~CHF 180K TC year 1). Swiss visa took 9 weeks — Kadamb’s documentation checklist had zero gaps. Rent in Zurich is brutal (CHF 2,200/month for a 1BHK) but salary absorbs it. Swiss PR after 10 years is the long game I’m planning.”
M.Sc. Data Science, ETH Zurich (2023 intake)
Now in Zurich
“ETH Zurich is QS #7 globally — intimidating bar. I had 9.1 CGPA from BITS Pilani + a published paper on anomaly detection. Kadamb positioned that paper as my core differentiator and pushed me to reach out to 4 ETH professors with detailed research alignment notes. Two responded with interest. Got admitted + ETH Excellence Masters Scholarship CHF 12,000/semester. Current role: Data Scientist at IBM Research Rueschlikon at CHF 118K. Kadamb’s “professor outreach before formal application” strategy works — in Switzerland especially, where faculty endorsement carries weight. Visa required a blocked account CHF 21,000 but scholarship covered it.”
M.Sc. International Economics, University of Geneva (2024 intake)
Now in Geneva
“UNIGE is more accessible than ETH/EPFL but still strong in economics with partnership to Graduate Institute. I had 8.2 CGPA from Lady Shri Ram Delhi, strong statistics background. Kadamb pushed me toward the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship (SGES) — highly competitive, but I won it: CHF 1,920/month + full tuition + health insurance. Total package worth CHF 28,000/year. Living in Geneva is expensive (CHF 1,400/month for a shared flat in Carouge) but SGES fully funds it. Interning at UNCTAD on trade policy. Planning to join World Bank after graduation. The SGES win came down to Kadamb’s essay reviews and research proposal draft.”
M.A. International Development, IHEID Geneva (2023 intake)
Now in Geneva
“IHEID (Graduate Institute) is Europe’s top school for international affairs. Alumni include UN Secretary-Generals. Highly selective — I applied with 8.6 CGPA + internship at UNDP India. Kadamb connected me with 2 IHEID alumni (one now at WHO Geneva) for mock interviews and essay feedback. Won IHEID Scholarship covering 60% tuition + CHF 18,000 living stipend. Currently interning at UNHCR Geneva on refugee policy. Geneva is diplomatic capital — networking access is unmatched. Swiss career post-graduation requires French B2 minimum; I’m currently at B1.5 via Alliance Française. Kadamb’s alumni network at IHEID was the difference maker.”
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