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20 Best Master's Engineering Programs in Switzerland

There are 20 Master's Engineering programs in Switzerland, spread across 8 universities — most run Full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters). Courses from EPFL, EPFL - EPF Lausanne and Universita della Svizzera Italiana come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Master's Degree
UA University of Applied Sciences Aargau logo
Switzerland

Master in Civil Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Civil Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Aargau (FHNW), awards a Master of Science FHNW in Engineering with a specialisation in Civil Enginee...

Master's DegreeLevel
Full time: 3 semesters. Part time: 5 semesters.Duration
Full TimeMode
KW 8 and KW 38Intake
Engineering
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2Master's Degree
UA University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) logo
Switzerland

Master in Civil Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Civil Engineering (MSE) is a Master of Science FHNW in Engineering with a specialization in Civil Engineering. Students deepen knowledge in a chosen core di...

Master's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 3 semesters. Part-time: 5 semesters.Duration
Full TimeMode
KW 8 and KW 38 (2 starts per year)Intake
Engineering
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3Master's Degree
UA University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland logo
Switzerland

Master in Civil Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Civil Engineering (MSE – Civil Engineering) leads to a Master of Science FHNW in Engineering with a specialization in Civil Engineering. Students deepen kno...

Master's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 3 semesters; Part-time: 5 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
KW 8 and KW 38Intake
Engineering
View program → About the university
4Master's Degree
UA University of Applied Sciences Aargau logo
Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences – Chemical Engineering (Master of Science in Life Sciences) is an interdisciplinary programme that combines (bio-)chemistry, pharmaceutical sc...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
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5Master's Degree
UA University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) logo
Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Chemical Engineering is a Master of Science in Life Sciences in the FHNW School of Life Sciences. It combines (bio-)chemistry, pharmaceutica...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
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6Master's Degree
UA University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland logo
Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Chemical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master of Science in Life Sciences - Chemical Engineering develops practical expertise for designing sustainable, safe, and efficient processes. It combines (bio-)che...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
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10Master's Degree
EP EPFL logo
QS World #22 #3 in Switzerland Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

MA Loudspeakers

EPFL — MA Loudspeakers at EPFL is connected to plasmacoustic transducers, which generate sound by converting electrical signals into acoustic waves. Instead of a vibrating diaph...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Engineering
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14Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#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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15Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#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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16Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#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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17Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#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
View program → About the university
18Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#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
View program → About the university
19Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#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
View program → About the university

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How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #22 (EPFL) to #473 (Universita della Svizzera Italiana); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. EPFL has the largest research record in this group, with 20,258,229 citations and an h-index of 1,244. 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

The usual length is Full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters) and 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time). 89% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (38% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (15% of courses with a stated intake). FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Engineering in Switzerland?

EPFL (QS World #22), EPFL - EPF Lausanne (QS World #22) and Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS World #473) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

Most listed courses run Full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters), with 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time) the next most common.

When do Master's Engineering courses start in Switzerland?

Spring is the main intake — 38% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

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

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 7, ahead of University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland (3).

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