27 Best Business & Management Universities in Switzerland

University of Zurich tops our list of 27 Business & Management universities in Switzerland at #100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Université de Lausanne (QS World #212) and University of St. Gallen (QS World #435). The universities on this list offer 137 matching courses between them.

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25Ranked

Switzerland

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management

Public University · 16 courses in Business & Management

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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Switzerland

Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS)

Public University · 10 courses in Business & Management

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Switzerland

International Hotel Management Institute

Public University · 3 courses in Business & Management

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #100 (University of Zurich) to #473 (Universita della Svizzera Italiana); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Zurich is cited most (23,416,659 citations). 6 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

27 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Zurich (1) and St. Gallen (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Zurich, founded in 1833. University of Zurich is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 64 master's, 49 bachelor's, 9 professional and 8 diploma. The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 93% are full-time and 5 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (83% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (73% of courses with a stated intake). Les Roches International School of Hotel Management offers the widest choice, with 16 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Zurich is the least expensive at USD 1,700 a year and University of St. Gallen the most at USD 3,500; the middle of the range is about USD 3,500. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Business & Management?

University of Zurich (QS World #100), Université de Lausanne (QS World #212) and University of St. Gallen (QS World #435) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Business & Management in Switzerland?

Of those with published fees, University of Zurich is the least expensive at about USD 1,700 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Business & Management in Switzerland?

27 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Business & Management course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Business & Management courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 83% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Business & Management online with a university in Switzerland?

5 of these courses are listed as online.

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