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7 Best Master's Education Universities in Switzerland

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz tops our list of 7 Master's Education universities in Switzerland on research impact (251,446 citations). It is followed by PH Zürich - Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich (#27 in Switzerland) and PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne (#29 in Switzerland). The universities on this list offer 14 matching courses between them.

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#29 in Switzerland Switzerland

PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Education

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
800Students
—International
Admissions open
#29 in Switzerland · by research impact
30,640 citations · h-index 80
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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz has the largest research record in this group, with 251,446 citations and an h-index of 175.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is HfH – University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education, founded in 2001. HEP Vaud - Haute école pédagogique du canton de Vaud is the largest, with 3,516 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years and 3 semesters. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (86% of courses with a stated intake). PHSG - Pädagogische Hochschule St.Gallen offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Master's Education?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (#20 in Switzerland), PH Zürich - Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich (#27 in Switzerland) and PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne (#29 in Switzerland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Education in Switzerland?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Education course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 3 semesters the next most common.

When do Master's Education courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 93% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Education courses in Switzerland?

PHSG - Pädagogische Hochschule St.Gallen, with 3, ahead of HEP Vaud - Haute école pédagogique du canton de Vaud (3).

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