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2 Best Foundation Universities in Switzerland

European University leads the 2 Foundation universities in Switzerland on research impact (46,949 citations). International University in Geneva (#41 in Switzerland) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. European University has the largest research record in this group, with 46,949 citations and an h-index of 83.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is European University, founded in 1973.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Business & Management (2), Languages & Linguistics (1) and Education (1). The usual length is 1 year and 6 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). European University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Foundation?

European University (#28 in Switzerland) and International University in Geneva (#41 in Switzerland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Foundation in Switzerland?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Foundation course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 6 months the next most common.

When do Foundation courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Foundation courses in Switzerland?

European University, with 3, ahead of International University in Geneva (1).

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