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Constructor Institute of Technology


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Constructor Institute of Technology in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is a premier institution offering advanced expertise in computer science, software engineering, and quantum technologies. We provide cutting-edge education at the Pre-master, Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral levels. Our institute is at the forefront of both fundamental and applied research.

Constructor Institute of Technology in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is a premier institution offering advanced expertise in computer science, software engineering, and quantum technologies. We provide cutting-edge education at the Pre-master, Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral levels. Our institute is at the forefront of both fundamental and applied research, excelling in areas like quantum communications, AI-driven software engineering, formal methods, software engineering, software testing and verification, and smart cities.

Committed to innovation and excellence, we empower the next generation of tech leaders through rigorous education, pioneering research, and dedicated mentoring. Constructor Institute of Technology, as a part of the wider Constructor ecosystem, operates with a shared purpose: driving transformative advancements in education, science, and technology. The Institute focuses on excellence in teaching and academic research to actively contribute to meaningful societal and economic changes.

The mission

With a solid commitment to building a sustainable future, Constructor Institute of Technology Schaffhausen prioritizes equal opportunities and gender equality, fostering an inclusive environment that empowers educators, staff, and students to thrive and contribute to knowledge and innovation.

Driven by a focus on Computer Science (CS) and Quantum Technology (QT), Constructor Institute of Technology strives for excellence in research, technology, innovation, education, and mentoring, leading the way in fundamental and applied research areas such as formal methods, quantum communications, software engineering for AI, and embedded systems.

The vision

Constructor Institute of Technology aims to become a leading research institution in Switzerland for Software Engineering and Quantum technologies with over 1.000 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral students by 2033.

Read more on the institution's website

Constructor Institute of Technology is happy to announce an "Early Bird" admission 2025

Are you ready to take your academic journey to the next level? Explore our programs and take advantage of the many benefits of advanced planning.

Early Bird Rate: Submitting an early application will earn you the best opportunities for admission, including a 10% reduction in fees (apply before January 31st).

Applying before our advertised priority deadlines will also earn you better consideration for merit-based tuition scholarships and the chance to reserve a room in our institute's student apartments (following your offer of admission).

Apply by January 31, 2025, to receive a 10% discount on your tuition fees

Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer. Take the first step towards a future full of possibilities at the Constructor Institute of Technology.

Checklist before leaving home

  • Passport (incl. a copy of the page with your photo and personal details)
  • Visa (if required) – 2 different concepts (D-visa & permit)
  • D-Visa is a visa that is pasted into your passport and allows you to enter Switzerland and apply for a permit. The permit (most likely L-permit) for education is a plastic card that will be valid until next September, and then you need to apply for a new one.
  • Note: After collecting the visa in your embassy, you will have ca.10 weeks to enter Switzerland and apply for a permit.
  • The permit will cost you around 180CHF (this amount is paid when you received the card physically, not while submitting the docs in the migration office)
  • Note: some countries have strange rules about permanent residency permits (even temporary ones) and you may need to inform your government about your temporary residency permit and foreign bank account.
  • If required at the time of entry a negative COVID PCR test/antigen test (make sure you have been tested within the allowed period)
  • Confirmation of Registration at Constructor (received as part of your visa application)
  • Copy of your birth certificate (if available) or marriage certificate
  • European Health Insurance Card (for EU/EFTA citizens)
  • Letter from your health insurance company verifying your coverage, and detailed documentation of that coverage (for
  • non-EU/EFTA citizens, if applicable—if not, non-EU/EFTA students will apply for insurance in CH)
  • Liability insurance certificate, if you have one
  • Passport photos (can be used for your residence permit, etc.)
  • After Arriving in Schaffhausen — Register at the appropriate city district office, either in Schaffhausen or in Neuhausen, (within 14 days of arrival).
  • Take out health insurance within 90 days (after you receive your ID from the migration office)
  • Swiss Francs or CHF (Please note: Switzerland is not in the EU and although Euros are accepted in some stores, the exchange rate you will receive will not be to your advantage).
  • Consider downloading the app for the Swiss train system
  • Adapters for your devices (220 kV) with the appropriate plugs (compare the picture – the front part of the plugs have to be thin to enter the socket)

Registration at the Residency Office or the Einwohnermeldeamt

Regardless of whether you require an entry visa or not--you must have a residence permit for your period of study in Switzerland. You must apply for this in person within 14 days of your arrival at the Citizen’s Registry Office (“Einwohnermeldeamt”) at your new place of residence. You will be asked for:

  • Your passport or identity card
  • A copy of your entry authorization
  • Your rental contract for accommodation for Constructor apartments—(will be sent to residency office in advance)
  • CHF 20 (registration fee)
  • CHF 65 (EU-countries) / CHF 162 (non-EU countries) (document fee)
  • Copy of birth and/or marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Your insurance card or information (if you have it)
  • Anmeldeformular Ausländer (for non-EU/EFTA residents) available for download
  • You will then receive an invitation from the Office of Migration
  • At the office of Migration, you will register your biometric data

After a few weeks you will receive your residence permit by post. The decision as to the type of study permit you receive lies with the Migration Office.

The study centre

Constructor Institute of Technology features premises for teaching, studying and research that provide modern equipment and allow students to communicate with their professors in a very agile setup. The building is located close to the river and the nearby city attractions.

Constructor Institute of Technology Center

The Constructor Institute of Technology Center is located in a quiet, business area of the city, close to the Rhine River. It consists of lecture and study halls, common areas and project/ group discussion offices.

Many of the main conference events and community activities are held at the Constructor Institute of Technology Center throughout the year.

  • Schaffhausen

    Rheinweg, 9

Constructor Institute of Technology