24 Best Law Programs in Switzerland

24 Law courses are taught at 11 universities in Switzerland; the most common length is 3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit). The list starts with courses at ETH Zurich, University of Zurich and Université de Lausanne.

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1Bachelor's Degree

Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Bioanalytik Und Zellbiologie

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Bachelor in Life Sciences - Bioanalytik und Zellbiologie (Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, Studienrichtung Bioanalytik und Zellbiologie) prepares you to work wit...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

SeptemberIntake

Law

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2Bachelor's Degree

Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Bioanalytik Und Zellbiologie

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Bachelor in Life Sciences - Bioanalytik und Zellbiologie is a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with a focus on Bioanalytik und Zellbiologie. Students learn how to...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Law

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3Bachelor's Degree

Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Bioanalytik Und Zellbiologie

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — This Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences focuses on Bioanalytics and Cell Biology. You develop skills in modern analytical, molecular, and cellular techniques, including...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

SeptemberIntake

Law

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4Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Angewandte Zellbiologie

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences in Applied Cell Biology prepares students for applied work in cell engineering and high-throughput assays. Students work with single-cell assa...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

FebruaryIntake

Law

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5Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Angewandte Zellbiologie

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Applied Cell Biology prepares students for practice- and research-oriented work in applied cell biology. Students apply methods in the labor...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

FebruaryIntake

Law

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6Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Angewandte Zellbiologie

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences – Applied Cell Biology trains you to use applied methods in the lab. You work with single-cell assays, complex microphysiological systems, aut...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Law

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7Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Staatswissenschaften für Schweizer Berufsoffiziere

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor's degree in Staatswissenschaften, specifically designed for Swiss professional officers, offers a robust education in the comprehensive study of state govern...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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8Master's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

International and Comparative Law

University of Zurich

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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9Master's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Rechtswissenschaft

University of Zurich

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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10Bachelor's Degree

QS World #212 #10 in Switzerland Switzerland

Droit

Université de Lausanne — The Bachelor's Degree in Law (Droit) at Université de Lausanne is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundational understanding of legal principles, system...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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11PhD / Doctorate

QS World #435 #11 in Switzerland St. Gallen, Switzerland

Law (DLS)

University of St. Gallen — The Ph.D. Programme in Law (DLS) at the University of St. Gallen gives students the opportunity to carry out a scientific research project leading to a doctoral thesis on...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

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Full TimeMode

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Law

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12Bachelor's Degree

Z-

#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Angewandtes Recht

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's degree in Angewandtes Recht (Applied Law) at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften provides students with a comprehensive understanding o...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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13Bachelor's Degree

Z-

#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Wirtschaftsrecht

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's degree in Wirtschaftsrecht (Business Law) at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften offers an in-depth understanding of the legal aspects...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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14Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Angewandte Zellbiologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's degree in Angewandte Zellbiologie at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) immerses students in the intricate world of cell biology, emphasizing pr...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Part TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Law

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15Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Angewandte Zellbiologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's Degree in Applied Cell Biology at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland offers an in-depth exploration of cellular processes...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Part TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Law

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16Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Angewandte Zellbiologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — Der Masterstudiengang in Angewandte Zellbiologie an der FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz bietet eine umfassende Ausbildung in der Zellbiologie mit einem starken Foku...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Part TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Law

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17Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Angewandte Zellbiologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences – Applied Cell Biology trains students to use lab methods such as single-cell assays, microphysiological systems, and automated cell cultures....

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Law

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18Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Bioanalytik Und Zellbiologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor in Life Sciences – Bioanalytics and Cell Biology at FHNW focuses on bioanalytics and cell biology within the life sciences. Students develop skills for moder...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Law

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19Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bioanalytik und Zellbiologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — Explore Bioanalytics and Cell BiologyThe Bachelor’s degree in Bioanalytics and Cell Biology at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) offers students a comprehen...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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

Part TimeMode

20.9.2027Intake

Law

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20Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bioanalytik und Zellbiologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's degree in Bioanalytics and Cell Biology offers a comprehensive exploration of biological systems at the cellular and molecular levels. This course emphasiz...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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

Part TimeMode

20.9.2027Intake

Law

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21Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bioanalytik und Zellbiologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor in Life Sciences with a major in Bioanalytics and Cell Biology builds skills in modern analytical, molecular, and cell-biology methods. You learn protein ana...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

20.9.2027Intake

Law

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22Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Angewandte Zellbiologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences (Applied Cell Biology) at FHNW trains students to use applied methods in the laboratory, from single-cell assays and automated cell cultures t...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Law

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23Master's Degree

#21 in Switzerland Switzerland

Rechtswissenschaft

Universität Luzern — The Master's program in Rechtswissenschaft (Law) at Universität Luzern offers a comprehensive approach to legal studies, blending theoretical frameworks with practical ap...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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24Bachelor's Degree

F-

#38 in Switzerland Switzerland

BSc Wirtschaftsrecht

FFHS - Fernfachhochschule Schweiz — The Bachelor of Science in Wirtschaftsrecht at FFHS - Fernfachhochschule Schweiz is a comprehensive program that combines a solid understanding of business administration...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #7 (ETH Zurich) to #435 (University of St. Gallen); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: ETH Zurich is cited most (27,634,855 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: 12 bachelor's, 11 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit) and 6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time). 79% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (53% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (53% of courses with a stated intake). FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Law?

ETH Zurich (QS World #7), University of Zurich (QS World #100) and Université de Lausanne (QS World #212) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Law 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 a Law course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit), with 6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time) the next most common.

When do Law courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 53% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Law courses in Switzerland?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 9, ahead of ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (2).

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