Deciding to spend a semester abroad is a great decision. When you have decided to spend that semester at Lucerne, please be aware that there are certain requirements for students to enter Switzerland and to register with the Kanton of Lucerne upon arrival. Here you will find some more information about the practical aspects of studying at Lucerne, including housing, visas, migration, health insurance, and costs. Before you start, please look at our Timeline (located also under Application --> Timeline) to get a feeling for when you should begin preparing for your trip to Lucerne.  Please go through the information contained on these pages carefully and if you cannot find an answer to your question, please contact our office.