13 Best Built Environment Programs in Switzerland

13 Built Environment courses are taught at 10 universities in Switzerland; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at ETH Zurich, Universita della Svizzera Italiana and BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences.

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1Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Building Technologies

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Building Technologies is a Master of Science in Engineering with a specialization in Building Technologies. Students deepen knowledge about the building env...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full-time in three semesters or part-time with a correspondiDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Built Environment

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2Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Building Technologies

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Building Technologies (MSE, Profile Building Technologies) is a Master of Science in Engineering with a specialisation in Building Technologies. It focuses...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full-time in three semesters or part-time over a correspondiDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Built Environment

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3Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Building Technologies

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Building Technologies is a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) with a specialisation in Building Technologies at the University of Applied Sciences Solot...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full-time in three semesters or part-time with a correspondiDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Built Environment

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4Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Architektur

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor of Architecture program at ETH Zurich is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of architectural theory, design, and construction. The...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Built Environment

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5Bachelor's Degree

QS World #473 #12 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor in Lingua, letteratura e civiltà italiana

Universita della Svizzera Italiana

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Built Environment

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6Master's Degree

B-

#16 in Switzerland Switzerland

Resilient Cities and Communities

BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Built Environment

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7Bachelor's Degree

S-

#17 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor of Science in Ingegneria civile

SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland — The Bachelor of Science in Ingegneria Civile at SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundatio...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

da 3 anniDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Built Environment

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8Bachelor's Degree

Z-

#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Architektur

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften offers a comprehensive curriculum that explores the principles of design,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Built Environment

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9Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Architektur

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — Der Masterstudiengang Architektur an der Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz bietet eine umfassende Ausbildung in den kreativen, technischen und sozialen Aspekten der Architek...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 SemesterDuration

Full TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Built Environment

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10Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Architektur

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz

Master's DegreeLevel

4 SemesterDuration

Full TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Built Environment

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11Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Building Technologies

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's degree in Building Technologies at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland offers an interdisciplinary exploration of construct...

Master's DegreeLevel

Vollzeit in drei Semestern oder Teilzeit mit einer entsprechend längeren DauerDuration

Part TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Built Environment

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12Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Geomatik

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor in Geomatics at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates advanced concepts in surveying, geographic...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 SemesterDuration

Part TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Built Environment

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13Bachelor's Degree

#22 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor Digital Construction

Hochschule Luzern — The Bachelor in Digital Construction at Hochschule Luzern prepares students to engage with the rapidly evolving world of construction and technology. This program focuses...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Built Environment

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How these courses are ranked

2 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). 3 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

By level: 7 master's and 6 bachelor's. The usual length is 4 years and Full-time in three semesters or part-time with a correspondi. 85% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (60% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (60% of courses with a stated intake). FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Built Environment in Switzerland?

ETH Zurich (QS World #7), Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS World #473) and BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Switzerland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Built Environment course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Full-time in three semesters or part-time with a correspondi the next most common.

When do Built Environment courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 60% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Built Environment courses in Switzerland?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 4, ahead of ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (1).

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