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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.

74Bachelor's Degree
H- HSR - Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil logo
#31 in Switzerland Switzerland

Electrical and Computer Engineering

HSR - Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil — The Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at HSR - Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil provides students with a comprehensive understanding of both elect...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
75Bachelor's Degree
N- NTB - Hochschule für Technik Buchs logo
#32 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor Electrical and Computer Engineering

NTB - Hochschule für Technik Buchs — Program OverviewThe Bachelor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at NTB - Hochschule für Technik Buchs offers a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between e...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
76Bachelor's Degree
F- FFHS - Fernfachhochschule Schweiz logo
#38 in Switzerland Switzerland

BSc Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen

FFHS - Fernfachhochschule Schweiz — The BSc in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Industrial Engineering) at FFHS is a dynamic program designed to equip students with the vital skills necessary for a successful car...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering

Engineering at other levels

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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