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.

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73Master's Degree

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#38 in Switzerland Switzerland

MSc Wirtschaftsinformatik

FFHS - Fernfachhochschule Schweiz — The MSc in Wirtschaftsinformatik at FFHS - Fernfachhochschule Schweiz is designed to merge business management with information technology. This unique program prepares s...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Computer Science & IT

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74Bachelor's Degree

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#38 in Switzerland Switzerland

Praxisintegriertes Bachelor-Studium Informatik (PiBS)

FFHS - Fernfachhochschule Schweiz — The Praxisintegriertes Bachelor-Studium Informatik (PiBS) at FFHS - Fernfachhochschule Schweiz offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students who aspire to excel...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Computer Science & IT

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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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