GRE Testing Locations
Decided to take GRE exam? Now it is time to determine where to take the test. This site provides a full list of GRE testing centers in Switzerland, among which, you can choose one that is nearest to you. Good news is that the following GRE test locations in Switzerland offer both GRE general test and the GRE subject tests.
- ITTS Zurich (c/o ESW) – STN14076B
Badenerstrasse 816, 2nd Floor, Contact: +41-43-545-0227,WhatsApp: +41-77-425, Zurich
Switzerland 8049
Computer Based Test
GRE Test Dates
There are two types of test format offered by the test maker – ETS: Computer-delivered and Paper-delivered GRE general tests. For computer based test format, the GRE General Test is offered year-round on a continuous basis, and available for registration on a first-come, first-served basis. For paper based general test, testing is available three times per year. The following test dates apply:
| Test Dates for Paper Based | Deadlines for Registration | Scores Available |
|---|---|---|
| November 09, 2019 | October 4, 2019 | December 20, 2019 |
| February 1, 2020 | December 27, 2019 | March 13, 2020 |
GRE Subject Tests in Switzerland
The GRE Subject Tests are available on paper based only. In all GRE test centers throughout the world (both inside and outside United States), the exam is available three times a year. The three test dates are:
- April
- September
- October
More about Switzerland
Geography
Switzerland is largely a landlocked country located in the central Alps. It borders Germany (364 km) to the north, Austria (180 km) and Liechtenstein (41 km) to the east, Italy (800 km) to the south and France (585 km) to the west. The largely hilly Swiss Plateau lies between the mountain ranges of the Alps and the Jura.
With Lake Geneva and Lake Constance, Switzerland has a share in the second and third largest lakes in Central Europe. Lake Neuchâtel is the largest lake that lies entirely within Switzerland, whereas Lake Lucerne is more important for tourism. The Rhine and Rhone, the largest rivers of the neighboring countries Germany and France, have their source in Switzerland and the Inn is one of the most water-rich tributaries of the Danube.
Although the highest peak in the Alps is not in Switzerland, the Matterhorn (4478 m), with its pyramid-shaped outline, is one of the most famous mountains of all.
At 4634 m, the highest peak in Switzerland is the Dufourspitze, which is also located in the Valais. The Jungfrau massif in the Bernese Oberland is a major attraction for international tourism. The “Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch” area has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. At its center is the Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps in terms of area and length. The glaciers have shrunk considerably in the last few decades. As a result of climate change, they could be almost completely gone by the end of the 21st century.
Due to their west-east course, the Alps form a climatic divide. While a Central European temperate climate dominated by the Atlantic predominates to the north, the Mediterranean climate is already noticeable on the southern side of the Alps and influences the vegetation. The average temperature in Basel and Zurich is about 2-3 ° C below that in Lugano.
Population and Religion
Switzerland has a population of 8.5 million (2018). Around three quarters of the population have Swiss citizenship. Despite a strict immigration policy, the country has taken in many people over the past few decades. Around a third of the foreign resident population comes from the neighboring countries of Italy, Germany and France. Most of the foreigners immigrated because of gainful employment, 59,000 are seeking asylum in Switzerland. The proportion of the population with a migration background is almost 40%. Over 760,000 Swiss people lived abroad in 2018, which corresponds to around a tenth of Swiss citizens.
A special feature of Switzerland is its multilingualism. In addition to German (66%), French (23%) and Italian (8%), Romansh (less than 1%) is also the official language. The use of Swiss German makes it difficult for non-native speakers who only speak Standard German to communicate.
The main focus of the population is in the Swiss Plateau with the metropolitan region of Zurich, in the Basel, Bern and Lake Geneva areas. About 85% live in cities.
At 81.7 years (men) and 85.4 years (women), Switzerland is one of the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world. Childcare and crèche places for small children are relatively expensive compared to Scandinavian countries or Germany. In rural areas, it is more difficult for women to combine family and work. There is no support through parental allowance or parental leave, two weeks of paid paternity leave are intended to help families.
Like Germany, Switzerland is denominationally divided. The centers of the Reformation were Bern, Zurich, Basel, St. Gallen and Geneva, especially central Switzerland, Freiburg, Valais and Ticino remained Catholic. In 2018, around 58% still belonged to one of the two large churches, and the number of people with no religious affiliation is increasing, especially in the cities. Since the decline in membership among the Reformed was even greater, the Catholics are now in the majority overall. In 2017, 5.2% of the population was Muslim.