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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49Bachelor's Degree

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#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bauingenieurwesen

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's degree in Bauingenieurwesen (Civil Engineering) at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland equips students with a robust foun...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 Semester, 10 Semester oder 8 SemesterDuration

Full TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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50Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bauingenieurwesen

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's degree in Bauingenieurwesen (Civil Engineering) at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of engineerin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 Semester, 10 Semester oder 8 SemesterDuration

Full TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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51Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bauingenieurwesen

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Bauingenieurwesen) at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz trains students to plan, calculate, and implement structural elements and i...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 Semester, 10 Semester oder 8 SemesterDuration

Full TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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52Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bauingenieurwesen Trinational

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor’s degree in Bauingenieurwesen Trinational offered by the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) provides an in-depth exploration of civil engineering th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

7 SemesterDuration

Full TimeMode

1.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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53Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bauingenieurwesen Trinational

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — Der Bachelorstudiengang Bauingenieurwesen Trinational an der Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz kombiniert das Wissen über Bauwesen mit den kulturellen und technischen Aspekt...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

7 SemesterDuration

Full TimeMode

1.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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54Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bauingenieurwesen Trinational

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's degree in Bauingenieurwesen Trinational at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz focuses on the essential aspects of civil engineering across three nations...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

7 SemesterDuration

Full TimeMode

1.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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55Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bauingenieurwesen Trinational

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

7 SemesterDuration

Full TimeMode

1.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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56Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Chemical Engineering

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 Semester (Vollzeit) / max. 12 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration

Part TimeMode

20.9.2027Intake

Engineering

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57Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Chemical Engineering

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — About the Chemical Engineering ProgramThe Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland is designed t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 Semester (Vollzeit) / max. 12 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration

Part TimeMode

20.9.2027Intake

Engineering

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58Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Chemical Engineering

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, major Chemical Engineering (FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz) teaches students how to develop modern production facilities...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 Semester (Vollzeit) / max. 12 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration

Full TimeMode

20.9.2027Intake

Engineering

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59Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Chemieingenieurwesen

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland offers a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the ga...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Part TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Engineering

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60Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Chemieingenieurwesen

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences - Chemieingenieurwesen at FHNW leads to a Master of Science in Life Sciences. The programme combines (Bio-)Chemie, Pharmazie and Umwelttechnik...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Engineering

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61Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Civil Engineering

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Basel is designed for students looking to advance their knowledge and expertise in the fiel...

Master's DegreeLevel

Studienmodus Vollzeit (Umfang 3 Semester), Teilzeit (Umfang 5 Semester)Duration

Part TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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62Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Civil Engineering

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland provides students with an intricate understanding of pla...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 5 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration

Full TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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63Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Civil Engineering

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (MSE – Civil Engineering) trains students to handle complex questions in civil engineering. Students deepen knowledge in a chosen...

Master's DegreeLevel

Studienmodus Vollzeit (Umfang 3 Semester), Teilzeit (Umfang 5 Semester)Duration

Full TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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64Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Elektro- und Informationstechnik

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's degree in Elektro- und Informationstechnik at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) equips students with a comprehensive understanding of electri...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Part TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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65Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Energie- und Umwelttechnik

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Basel combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to ad...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Part TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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66Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Erneuerbare Energien und Energiesysteme

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy and Energy Systems at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and sk...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Part TimeMode

1.9.2026Intake

Engineering

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67Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — This Master’s programme, Master in Life Sciences – Chemical Engineering, is for students who want to design chemical processes. It combines elements of (bio-)chemistry, p...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Engineering

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68Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of Science in Engineering Mse Profile Civil Engineering

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), Profile Civil Engineering at FHNW develops expertise in complex civil engineering issues. You deepen your knowledge in a chose...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

FebruaryIntake

Engineering

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69Bachelor's Degree

#22 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor Digital Engineer | Robotik & Big Data

Hochschule Luzern — The Bachelor’s degree in Digital Engineering with a focus on Robotics and Big Data at Hochschule Luzern is designed to equip students with essential skills in the integra...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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70Bachelor's Degree

#22 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie

Hochschule Luzern — The Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Hochschule Luzern offers a comprehensive education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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71Bachelor's Degree

#22 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor in Maschinentechnik

Hochschule Luzern — The Bachelor in Maschinentechnik at Hochschule Luzern is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices. This pro...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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72Bachelor's Degree

#22 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor of Arts in Music, Schwerpunkt Groove und Electronics

Hochschule Luzern — The Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on Groove and Electronics at Hochschule Luzern offers students a unique opportunity to explore contemporary music production te...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

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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