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74 Best Computer Science & IT Programs in Switzerland

There are 74 Computer Science & IT programs in Switzerland, spread across 18 universities; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from ETH Zurich, University of Zurich and University of Basel come first, because those universities rank highest.

34Bachelor's Degree
S- SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland logo
#17 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor of Science in Ingegneria informatica

SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland — The Bachelor of Science in Ingegneria Informatica at SUPSI equips students with a robust foundation in computer science, software development, and system engineering. The...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
da 3 anniDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
35Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Data Science

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's degree in Data Science at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to analyze and in...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
36Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Informatik

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's Degree in Informatik at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften provides a comprehensive education that combines theory with practical appl...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
37Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Medizininformatik

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's Degree in Medizininformatik (Medical Informatics) at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften is designed to equip students with the necessa...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
38Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Wirtschaftsinformatik

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's degree in Wirtschaftsinformatik (Business Informatics) at ZHAW is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in both business and information tech...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
39Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

AI & High Performance Computing

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's degree in AI & High Performance Computing at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) provides a comprehensive foundation in advanced computing tech...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6-8 SemesterDuration
Part TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Computer Science & IT
40Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

AI & High Performance Computing

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor’s degree in AI & High Performance Computing at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland delves into the cutting-edge intersectio...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6-8 SemesterDuration
Part TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Computer Science & IT
41Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

AI & High Performance Computing

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's Degree in AI & High Performance Computing at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz provides students with a robust understanding of artificial intelligence...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6-8 SemesterDuration
Part TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Computer Science & IT
43Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

BSc Data Science & AI for Sports

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The BSc in Data Science & AI for Sports at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland equips students with essential skills to harness the powe...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6-8 SemesterDuration
Part TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Computer Science & IT
44Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

BSc Data Science & AI for Sustainability

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The BSc in Data Science & AI for Sustainability at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland offers an innovative and interdisciplinary approa...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6-8 SemesterDuration
Part TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Computer Science & IT
45Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

BSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The BSc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland offers a comprehensive curriculum aimed at equi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6-8 SemesterDuration
Part TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Computer Science & IT
46Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

BSc Game Technologies & Extended Reality

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — Course OverviewThe BSc in Game Technologies & Extended Reality at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland provides students with a comprehen...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6-8 SemesterDuration
Part TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Computer Science & IT
47Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

BSc Informatik

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The BSc in Informatik at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6-8 SemesterDuration
Part TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Computer Science & IT
48Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

BSc Security, Platforms & DevOps

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The BSc in Security, Platforms & DevOps at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland is designed to equip students with the essential skills n...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6-8 SemesterDuration
Part TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Computer Science & IT

How these courses are ranked

5 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. The rest are ordered by research impact. ETH Zurich has the largest research record in this group, with 27,634,855 citations and an h-index of 1,175. 4 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 48 bachelor's, 24 master's, 1 phd / doctorate and 1 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Computer Science & IT (72) and Computer Science (2). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 78% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (68% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (65% of courses with a stated intake). FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers the widest choice, with 23 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Computer Science & IT?

ETH Zurich (QS World #7), University of Zurich (QS World #100) and University of Basel (QS World #158) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science & IT 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 Computer Science & IT course take in Switzerland?

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

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in Switzerland?

Spring is the main intake — 68% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Computer Science & IT online with a university in Switzerland?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Switzerland?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 23, ahead of University of Zurich (9).

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