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439 Best Bachelor's Programs in Switzerland

439 Bachelor's courses are taught at 38 universities in Switzerland — most run 4 years. Courses from ETH Zurich, EPFL and University of Zurich come first, because those universities rank highest.

How these courses are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #7 (ETH Zurich) to #473 (Universita della Svizzera Italiana); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: ETH Zurich is cited most (27,634,855 citations). 7 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Engineering (50), Business & Management (49), Computer Science & IT (46) and Social Sciences & Psychology (39). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 93% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (81% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (76% of courses with a stated intake). FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers the widest choice, with 78 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Bachelor's?

ETH Zurich (QS World #7), EPFL (QS World #22) and University of Zurich (QS World #100) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's in Switzerland?

Of those with published fees, ETH Zurich is the least expensive at about USD 1,600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Bachelor's course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 81% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's courses in Switzerland?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 78, ahead of ETH Zurich (48).

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