301 Best Master's Programs in Switzerland

There are 301 Master's programs in Switzerland, spread across 35 universities; the most common length is 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at EPFL, EPFL - EPF Lausanne and University of Zurich.

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241Master's Degree

#28 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of Business Administration Geneva

European University — The European University MBA in Geneva is a full-time, three-term degree that covers technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and project management. You study module...

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Oct, Jan & MarIntake

Business & Management

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242Master's Degree

#28 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of Business Administration Munich

European University — The Master of Business Administration (MBA) (título propio) Munich is a one-year, three-term, full-time degree designed to build skills for data-driven decision-making, w...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

Oct, Jan & MarIntake

Business & Management

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243Master's Degree

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#29 in Switzerland Switzerland

Fachdidaktik

PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne — The Master’s degree in Fachdidaktik at PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne offers an in-depth exploration of subject-specific pedagogy, aiming to equip educato...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Education

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244Master's Degree

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#29 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of Arts in Fachdidaktik Medien und Informatik

PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne — The Master of Arts in Fachdidaktik Medien und Informatik at PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne focuses on the interdisciplinary integration of media and compu...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Computer Science & IT

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245Master's Degree

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#29 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of Arts in Fachdidaktik Natur, Mensch, Gesellschaft und Nachhaltige Entwicklung

PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne — The Master of Arts in Fachdidaktik Natur, Mensch, Gesellschaft und Nachhaltige Entwicklung at PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne is designed to equip students...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

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246Master's Degree

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#29 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of Arts in Geschichtsdidaktik und Public History

PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne — The Master of Arts in Geschichtsdidaktik und Public History at PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne is an innovative program designed for individuals who are pa...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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247Master's Degree

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#29 in Switzerland Switzerland

Schulische Heilpädagogik

PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne — The Master's program in Schulische Heilpädagogik, or Educational Therapy, at PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne, is designed for individuals passionate about...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Education

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248Master's Degree

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#30 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of Arts Fruehe Kindheit

PHTG - Pädagogische Hochschule Thurgau — The Master of Arts in Early Childhood prepares students to work as a specialist who thinks and works scientifically and can translate findings for practice. The degree co...

Master's DegreeLevel

4–5 Semester Full-time or 6–7 Semester Part-timeDuration

Full TimeMode

OctoberIntake

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249Master's Degree

#35 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Business Administration

Business School Lausanne (BSL) — The Master in Business Administration at Business School Lausanne (BSL) focuses on learning by doing across three module sets: Marketing & Strategy, Data Analysis & Finan...

Master's DegreeLevel

1.5 years / 3 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

SpringIntake

Business & Management

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250Master's Degree

#35 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of International Management

Business School Lausanne (BSL) — The Master's in International Management at Business School Lausanne (BSL) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global business dynamics....

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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251Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor Vor Herbstsemester 2023 Master Vor Herbstsemester 2024 24140

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts offers bachelor study programmes starting before the autumn semester, with 8 bachelor study programmes and a range of specialisations...

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252Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Design Interaction Design

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Design, Interaction Design at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts focuses on the connections between people, objects, and the environment. In the Major Interactio...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

HerbstsemesterIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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253Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Fine Arts Art Ificial Studies

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The Master’s Major in Art:ificial Studies deepens artistic practice through practical and theoretical knowledge, plus artistic research or exhibition practice. Students e...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn semesterIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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254Master's Degree

Z-

#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Bassoon 21281

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Bassoon at ZHdK – Zurich University of the Arts prepares students for careers as an ensemble player, orchestra player, or soloist. The degree is...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn and spring semesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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255Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Dirigieren 21249

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — MA Music Performance, Dirigieren prepares students for orchestral and ensemble leadership in the Conductors Studio ZHdK. It offers flexible curricula with numerous specia...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

HerbstsemesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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256Master's Degree

Z-

#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Jazz and World Music 21216

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Jazz and World Music at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts prepares students for a career as an ensemble player or soloist. Students work with...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn semesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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257Master's Degree

Z-

#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Lute 21365

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — MA Music Performance, Lute is a Master’s programme in music performance with a major in lute. Students study performance practice alongside related learning through major...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn and spring semesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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258Master's Degree

Z-

#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Oboe 21353

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Oboe at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts is a Master’s program focused on ensemble, orchestra, and solo pathways. It uses a Major-Minor-stru...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Herbst- und FrühlingssemesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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259Master's Degree

Z-

#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Orgel 1268

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Orgel trains students for careers in conducting, ensembles, and as solo performers. Students study through a Major-Minor degree model. With the...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

HerbstsemesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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260Master's Degree

Z-

#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Querfloete 21335

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — MA Music Performance, Querflöte prepares students for ensemble, orchestral, and solo careers. Students follow a flexible curriculum with over 150 elective courses, with p...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Herbst- und FrühlingssemesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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261Master's Degree

Z-

#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Recorder 21243

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Recorder at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts is a Major / MA program for students focusing on the recorder as a core subject area. Students...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn and spring semesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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262Master's Degree

Z-

#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Trompete 21316

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — This master’s program, MA Music Performance, Trompete, trains students for ensemble, orchestral, and solo career paths. Students work with a flexible curriculum that incl...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn and Spring semesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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263Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Violine 21300

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Violine prepares students for ensemble, orchestra, and solo careers. The program offers a main focus within flexible study structures, with nume...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn and Spring semestersIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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264Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Violoncello 21293

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Violoncello prepares students for ensemble, orchestra, and solo careers. Students study within a Major-Minor-Studies model: they choose a study...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn and spring semestersIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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How these courses are ranked

6 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. University of Zurich has the largest research record in this group, with 23,416,659 citations and an h-index of 1,137. 6 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 most common subjects are Business & Management (64), Medicine & Health Sciences (25), Computer Science & IT (24) and Engineering (20). The usual length is 1–2 years and 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time). 92% are full-time and 5 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (68% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (64% of courses with a stated intake). FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers the widest choice, with 62 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

EPFL (QS World #22), EPFL - EPF Lausanne (QS World #22) and University of Zurich (QS World #100) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's in Switzerland?

Of those with published fees, University of Geneva is the least expensive at about USD 1,200 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time) the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in Switzerland?

Spring is the main intake — 68% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Master's online with a university in Switzerland?

5 of these courses are listed as online.

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

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 62, ahead of University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland (28).

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