Panel Discussion on the Increase of Tuition Fees
đź’µ Are you concerned about a potential increase in tuition fees currently being discussed at all political levels – from the cantons to the federal government?
What would such an increase mean for students? What are the reasons behind it? And are there viable alternatives?
To address these questions and present the student perspective, we are organizing a panel discussion:
“Higher Tuition Fees: Fair Contribution or Social Barrier?”
đź“… Tuesday, 24 March 2026
🕕 18:00–19:30
đź“Ť UZH KOL, Room KOH-B-10
Rämistrasse 71, Zurich
👨‍🎓🧑‍🎓With leading experts from academia, economics, and politics:
* Prof. Dr. Michael Schaepman, Rector of the University of Zurich (UZH)
* Min Li Marti, Member of the National Council (ZH, SP), Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Committee for Science, Education and Culture
* Kathryn Wydler, Member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich (Die Mitte), Member of the Cantonal Committee for Education and Culture (ZH)
* Prof. Dr. Rudolf Minsch, Head of Economic Policy & Foreign Economic Affairs, Chief Economist and Deputy Member of the Executive Board of Economiesuisse, responsible for education policy
* Rochus Burtscher, Member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich (SVP), Member of the Cantonal Committee for Education and Culture (ZH)
Moderated by Dominik Feusi, Journalist and Editor-in-Chief at Nebelspalter
Don’t miss this opportunity – join the discussion and make your voice heard!
âś…Registration link: register here
Your EGI & VSUZH Team