What does a Diplomat do?

You represent Switzerland abroad and maintain international relations.

How much does a Diplomat earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 85'000, mid ~CHF CHF 120'000 per year (approximate).

Diplomat

Law & Security

Diplomats represent Switzerland abroad and in international organisations. They conduct negotiations, maintain diplomatic relations, and promote Swiss interests. Switzerland as the seat of many international organisations offers a unique environment.

Entry

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 170'000

CHF 14'167/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration72 months

Your path to Diplomat

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 85'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)4/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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