12 Best Data Science Programs in Switzerland

There are 12 Data Science programs in Switzerland, spread across 7 universities, typically lasting 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time). Courses from University of Zurich, Universita della Svizzera Italiana and ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Data Science

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences Data Science at University of Applied Sciences Aargau (FHNW) develops skills to create data-driven solutions for challenges in molecular biosc...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

FebruaryIntake

Data Science

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2Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Data Science

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Data Science is a Master of Science in Life Sciences. Students learn to analyze complex biological, chemical, and pharmacological data and u...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Data Science

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3Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Data Science

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences - Data Science (Master of Science in Life Sciences) trains you to develop skills for analyzing complex biological, chemical, and pharmacologic...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration

Full TimeMode

FebruaryIntake

Data Science

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4Master's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Data Science

University of Zurich

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Data Science

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5Master's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Data Science

University of Zurich

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Data Science

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6Bachelor's Degree

QS World #473 #12 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor in Data Science

Universita della Svizzera Italiana

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Data Science

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7Bachelor's Degree

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#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

Data Science

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8Bachelor's Degree

F-

#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

Data Science

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9Bachelor's Degree

F-

#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

Data Science

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10Master's Degree

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#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Data Science

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's degree in Data Science at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) provides students with a comprehensive education that combines theoretical knowledg...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration

Part TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Data Science

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11Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Data Science

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences - Data Science at FHNW trains you to analyze complex biological, chemical, and pharmacological data. You develop skills in statistics, machine...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration

Full TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Data Science

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12Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Data Science

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences Data Science (Master of Science in Life Sciences) trains you to analyze complex biological, chemical, and pharmacological data and turn it int...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Data Science

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How these courses are ranked

2 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 (23,404,564 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 8 master's and 4 bachelor's. The usual length is 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time) and 3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit). 75% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (60% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (40% of courses with a stated intake). FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Data Science?

University of Zurich (QS World #100), Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS World #473) and ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (#18 in Switzerland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Data Science course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time), with 3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit) the next most common.

When do Data Science courses start in Switzerland?

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

Which university has the most Data Science courses in Switzerland?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 5, ahead of University of Zurich (2).

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