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11 Best Engineering Bachelor's Universities in Switzerland 2026

This page ranks Engineering bachelor’s degrees in Switzerland for 2026. It is for applicants comparing public options and the study settings they lead to.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

11 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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ET ETH Zurich logo

ETH Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland · Public University

★ 78 QS World #7 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500/yr
Founded
1855
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EP EPFL logo

EPFL

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland · Public University

★ 77 QS World #26 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500/yr
Founded
1853
7
FS FHS St.Gallen logo

FHS St.Gallen

Switzerland · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
—
Founded
—
8
HL Hochschule Luzern logo

Hochschule Luzern

Switzerland · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
—
Founded
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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Engineering?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include ETH Zurich, EPFL, BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Engineering cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Engineering abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

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An Engineering bachelor’s is an undergraduate route into technical study, and the right fit depends on whether you want a research-heavy university setting or a more applied path. The options in this group are public, so the main decision is how directly the programme matches your study goals and future entry into work or further study.

The list combines institutions in Zurich and other Swiss cities, so location may matter if you want a larger urban setting or a smaller one. Tuition is published for ETH Zurich at CHF 1,000 minimum; for the other institutions, tuition needs to be confirmed directly before you decide.

Before applying, verify the specific engineering specialism, the language of instruction, and the full tuition for the programme you want. You should also confirm admission requirements, because they are not the same across all of these universities and cannot be assumed from the ranking alone.