76 Best Engineering Programs in Switzerland

76 Engineering courses are taught at 16 universities in Switzerland; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from ETH Zurich, EPFL and EPFL - EPF Lausanne come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Bachelor's Degree

Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Bachelor in Life Sciences (Chemical Engineering) at the University of Applied Sciences Aargau (FHNW) trains you to combine chemistry, physics, and mathematics with en...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Engineering

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2Bachelor's Degree

Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Bachelor in Life Sciences – Chemical Engineering leads to a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with a study direction in Chemical Engineering. The program combines...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Engineering

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3Bachelor's Degree

Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Bachelor in Life Sciences – Chemical Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland leads to a Bachelor of Science in Life Scien...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

SeptemberIntake

Engineering

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4Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Civil Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Civil Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Aargau (FHNW), awards a Master of Science FHNW in Engineering with a specialisation in Civil Enginee...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full time: 3 semesters. Part time: 5 semesters.Duration

Full TimeMode

KW 8 and KW 38Intake

Engineering

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5Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Civil Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Civil Engineering (MSE) is a Master of Science FHNW in Engineering with a specialization in Civil Engineering. Students deepen knowledge in a chosen core di...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full-time: 3 semesters. Part-time: 5 semesters.Duration

Full TimeMode

KW 8 and KW 38 (2 starts per year)Intake

Engineering

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6Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Civil Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Civil Engineering (MSE – Civil Engineering) leads to a Master of Science FHNW in Engineering with a specialization in Civil Engineering. Students deepen kno...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full-time: 3 semesters; Part-time: 5 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

KW 8 and KW 38Intake

Engineering

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7Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences – Chemical Engineering (Master of Science in Life Sciences) is an interdisciplinary programme that combines (bio-)chemistry, pharmaceutical sc...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

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Engineering

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8Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Chemical Engineering is a Master of Science in Life Sciences in the FHNW School of Life Sciences. It combines (bio-)chemistry, pharmaceutica...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

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Engineering

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9Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master of Science in Life Sciences - Chemical Engineering develops practical expertise for designing sustainable, safe, and efficient processes. It combines (bio-)che...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

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Engineering

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10Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master of Science in Engineering Mse Profile Civil Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) with a profile in Civil Engineering is for students who want to become experts in complex civil engineering issues. You deepen...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters)Duration

Full TimeMode

FebruaryIntake

Engineering

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11Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master of Science in Engineering Mse Profile Civil Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), Profile Civil Engineering, is designed to make you an expert in complex civil engineering issues. You deepen your knowledge in...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters)Duration

Full TimeMode

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Engineering

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12Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master of Science in Engineering Mse Profile Civil Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), Profile Civil Engineering, builds expertise in complex civil engineering issues. You deepen your knowledge in a chosen core di...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters)Duration

Full TimeMode

FebruaryIntake

Engineering

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13Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Bauingenieurwissenschaften

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor's degree in Bauingenieurwissenschaften (Civil Engineering) at ETH Zurich offers a comprehensive understanding of construction science and engineering princip...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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14Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Bauingenieurwissenschaften

ETH Zurich — Overview of the Bachelor in Civil EngineeringThe Bachelor’s program in Civil Engineering at ETH Zurich provides students with a robust foundation in the principles of eng...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Civil Engineering

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15Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Chemieingenieurwissenschaften

ETH Zurich — Der Bachelorstudiengang Chemieingenieurwissenschaften an der ETH Zürich bietet eine umfassende Ausbildung in den Bereichen Chemie und Ingenieurwissenschaften. Studierende...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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16Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Chemieingenieurwissenschaften

ETH Zurich — Das Bachelorstudium in Chemieingenieurwissenschaften an der ETH Zürich ist eine fundierte Ausbildung, die die Grundlagen von Chemie, Ingenieurwissenschaften und Verfahren...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Chemical Engineering

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17Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie

ETH Zurich — Overview of Elektrotechnik und InformationstechnologieThe Bachelor's degree in Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie at ETH Zurich offers a comprehensive foundation...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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18Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich is designed to equip students with a robust foundation in the fundamental princip...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

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19Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Maschineningenieurwissenschaften

ETH Zurich — Maschineningenieurwissenschaften (Mechanical Engineering) at ETH Zurich offers a comprehensive education that encompasses the fundamental principles of engineering, mathe...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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20Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Maschineningenieurwissenschaften

ETH Zurich — Die Maschineningenieurwissenschaften an der ETH Zürich bieten ein tiefes Verständnis für die Prinzipien und Anwendungen der maschinentechnischen Systeme. Der Studiengang...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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21Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Raumbezogene Ingenieurwissenschaften

ETH Zurich — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in Raumbezogene Ingenieurwissenschaften (Spatial Engineering Sciences) at ETH Zurich equips students with a broad understanding of en...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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22Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Raumbezogene Ingenieurwissenschaften

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor's degree in Raumbezogene Ingenieurwissenschaften at ETH Zurich provides students with a comprehensive education in spatial engineering sciences. This interdi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Civil Engineering

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23Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Umweltingenieurwissenschaften

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering at ETH Zurich is designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary knowledge necessary to tackle the environmental...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Environmental Engineering

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24Bachelor's Degree

QS World #22 #3 in Switzerland Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

BSC in Materials Science Engineering

EPFL — The BSc in Materials Science & Engineering at EPFL develops a foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, alongside multidisciplinary knowledge in materials scienc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

Typically lasting three years and totaling 180 creditsDuration

Mode

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Engineering

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How these courses are ranked

4 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. 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: 56 bachelor's and 20 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (70), Civil Engineering (2), Mechanical Engineering (1) and Electrical & Electronic Engineering (1). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 89% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (63% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (60% 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 Engineering?

ETH Zurich (QS World #7), EPFL (QS World #22) and EPFL - EPF Lausanne (QS World #22) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Engineering 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 an Engineering course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Engineering courses start in Switzerland?

Spring is the main intake — 63% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Switzerland?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 23, ahead of ETH Zurich (11).

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