Universities in Switzerland

19 universities across Lausanne, Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Canton of Berne and 8 more. Tuition runs from EUR 1,059 to EUR 84,737 a year.

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Bern University of Applied Sciences

Canton of Berne, Switzerland · Founded 1997

The Bern University of Applied Sciences is a public vocational university in Switzerland with a strong national and international profile. It comprises six departments and also incorporates the Higher Technical School of Wood, which is affiliated to the Department of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering.

Tuition/year
€5,400 - €5,400
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
7,925
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Conservatoire de Musique

Geneva, Switzerland · Founded 1835

Le Conservatoire de Musique de Genève est une école accréditée par le département de l’instruction publique, de la formation et de la jeunesse. Il bénéficie du soutien de la République et Canton de Genève.

Tuition/year
€0 - €0
Living cost/mo
€0
Public

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland · Founded 1969

EPFL is a public research university in Lausanne, Switzerland. Founded in 1969, the university primarily teaches and conducts research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Tuition/year
€1,550 - €4,650
Living cost/mo
€2,250
Students
12,576
PublicScholarships

ETH Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland · Founded 1855

ETH Zurich is a public university that offers a wide range of Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes. It is known for its research-oriented approach and its collaboration with other institutions like the University of Zurich.

Tuition/year
€1,550 - €4,650
Living cost/mo
€250
Students
19,233
PublicEnglishGerman

EU Business School

Montreux, Switzerland · Founded 1973

EU Business School is a private business school with campuses in Geneva (Switzerland), Barcelona (Spain), and Munich (Germany), as well as a digital campus.

Tuition/year
€14,700 - €14,700
Living cost/mo
€0
English

Geneva Graduate Institute

Geneva, Switzerland · Founded 2007

The Geneva Graduate Institute is a higher education institution and a pioneer in the exploration of global issues. Through our core missions – academic research, teaching, expertise and forum activities – we produce and share knowledge on international relations, development issues, global challenges and governance.

Tuition/year
€8,450 - €8,450
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
1,141
Scholarships

International Institute for Management Development

Lausanne, Switzerland · Founded 1990

IMD is a Swiss-accredited university institute that offers degree programs including MBA and Executive MBA. The institution focuses on experiential learning, incorporating real-world scenarios and hands-on experiences to prepare leaders for complex business environments.

Tuition/year
€84,750 - €84,750
Living cost/mo
€3,200
Students
8,900
EnglishScholarships

Università della Svizzera italiana

Canton of Ticino, Switzerland · Founded 1996

The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a public Swiss research university with its main campus in Lugano and further sites in Mendrisio and Bellinzona, in the Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Established by cantonal law in 1995 and opened in 1996, it is the only public university in Switzerland in which Italian is an official language of instruction, alongside a broad range of programmes taught in English.

Tuition/year
€4,250 - €10,600
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
2,862
Public

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

Windisch, Switzerland · Founded 2006

The FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland is an intercantonal public institute owned by the cantons of Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt and Solothurn. It offers a practice-oriented university education that enhances prospects for a successful career start.

Tuition/year
€1,600 - €10,600
Living cost/mo
€0
PublicScholarships

University of Basel

Basel, Switzerland · Founded 1460

The University of Basel is a public research university in Basel, Switzerland. Founded on 4 April 1460, it is Switzerland's oldest university and among the world's oldest universities. The university is traditionally counted among the leading institutions of higher learning in the country.

Tuition/year
€1,800 - €1,800
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
12,896
PublicEnglishGerman

University of Bern

Bern, Switzerland · Founded 1834

The University of Bern is a public institution located in Switzerland. It offers a wide range of degree programs across various faculties including humanities, science, medicine, and law.

Tuition/year
€1,800 - €5,400
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
19,608
PublicScholarships

University of Fribourg

Fribourg, Switzerland · Founded 1889

The University of Fribourg is a hub for different skills related to Islam and religion, offering a varied study programme through its inter-faculty centre. It pursues a multi-perspective approach, which includes Islamic self-reflection and systematic and practical applications.

Tuition/year
€2,100 - €2,100
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
10,366
Public

University of Geneva

Canton of Geneva, Switzerland · Founded 1559

The University of Geneva offers more than 500 programmes and 343 continuing education programmes covering an extremely wide variety of fields. Its domains of excellence in research include life sciences, physics of elementary particles, and astrophysics.

Tuition/year
€1,050 - €1,050
Living cost/mo
€1,900
Students
19,078
PublicFrenchScholarships

University of Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland · Founded 1537

The University of Lausanne is an internationally renowned university that offers a wide range of courses at bachelor, master, doctorate, and postgraduate levels. It brings together various faculties including geosciences, social sciences, law, business, and medicine in a unique ecosystem for research and education.

Tuition/year
€1,250 - €1,250
Living cost/mo
€2,100
Students
16,908
PublicFrenchScholarships

University of Lucerne

Lucerne, Switzerland · Founded 2000

The University of Lucerne is a young university that offers innovative degree programmes and personalised support. It provides a personal learning environment where students benefit from direct interaction with their lecturers.

Tuition/year
€0 - €0
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
2,944
Public

University of Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel, Switzerland · Founded 1838

The University of Neuchâtel is organized into four faculties covering arts and humanities, science, law, and economics and business. Its modest size allows for easy access to teaching staff and research teams, fostering a friendly atmosphere for the exchange of ideas.

Tuition/year
€1,650 - €1,650
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
4,282
PublicEnglishFrench

University of St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland · Founded 1898

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) is one of Europe’s leading business schools and holds top rankings at world level. With a focus on applied research, international perspectives, and knowledge transfer, HSG cultivates insights that have a significant impact on society.

Tuition/year
€26,500 - €31,800
Living cost/mo
€0
Public

University of Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland · Founded 1833

The University of Zurich is the largest and most diverse comprehensive university in Switzerland, featuring seven faculties and over 150 departments. It is committed to research-based teaching and offers a wide range of Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral programs.

Tuition/year
€1,550 - €2,600
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
25,732
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Zurich University of the Arts

Zurich, Switzerland · Founded 2007

Zurich University of the Arts is one of the largest art universities in Europe. The study and research programme covers the areas of art education, cultural critique, design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and transdisciplinary studies.

Tuition/year
€1,550 - €2,600
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
2,186
PublicEnglishGermanScholarships