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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49Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Chemieingenieurwesen

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Chemieingenieurwesen leads to a Master of Science in Life Sciences. It combines elements of (Bio-)Chemistry, pharmacy, and environmental tec...

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

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50Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Chemieingenieurwesen

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences – Chemieingenieurwesen at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland is a Master of Science in Life Sciences. The p...

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51Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Data Science

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences Data Science at University of Applied Sciences Aargau (FHNW) develops skills to create data-driven solutions for challenges in molecular biosc...

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

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Computer Science & IT

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52Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Data Science

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Data Science is a Master of Science in Life Sciences. Students learn to analyze complex biological, chemical, and pharmacological data and u...

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

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Computer Science & IT

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53Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Data Science

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences - Data Science (Master of Science in Life Sciences) trains you to develop skills for analyzing complex biological, chemical, and pharmacologic...

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

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Computer Science & IT

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54Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Environvmental Technologies

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master of Science in Life Sciences (Environmental Technologies) prepares you for work in industry, research, and consulting. It focuses on environmental risk assessme...

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55Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Environvmental Technologies

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master of Science in Life Sciences – Environmental Technologies prepares students for responsible and innovative work in industry, research, and consulting. It focuse...

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56Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — This Master of Science in Life Sciences focuses on Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry. Students deepen knowledge in modern organic chemistry concepts and applications,...

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

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Life Sciences

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57Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences (Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry) is a Master of Science programme in Life Sciences focused on organic and supramolecular chemistry. You...

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

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Life Sciences

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58Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences – Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry (Master of Science in Life Sciences) develops advanced knowledge in modern organic chemistry and in mol...

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

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Life Sciences

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59Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Organische Und Supramolekulare Chemie

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences focused on Organische und Supramolekulare Chemie leads to a Master of Science in Life Sciences. Students study modern organic chemistry topics...

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60Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Organische Und Supramolekulare Chemie

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences - Organische und Supramolekulare Chemie leads to a Master of Science in Life Sciences. You study core modules in organic chemistry and supramo...

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61Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Organische Und Supramolekulare Chemie

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences in Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry (Master of Science in Life Sciences) trains you in organic and supramolecular chemistry with an applie...

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

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62Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnologie

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences – Pharmatechnologie at University of Applied Sciences Aargau trains you to develop and produce medicines, with a focus on continuous pharmaceu...

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63Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnologie

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Pharmatechnologie (Master of Science in Life Sciences) focuses on developing and producing medicines. It covers formulation and administrati...

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64Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnologie

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences – Pharmatechnologie (Master of Science in Life Sciences) trains you for work in pharmaceutical development and production. Your studies focus...

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65Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnology

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences – Pharmatechnology at the University of Applied Sciences Aargau (FHNW School of Life Sciences) is a Master of Science in Life Sciences. It foc...

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

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66Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnology

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master’s programme in Life Sciences – Pharmatechnology builds in-depth knowledge and practical skills for developing and producing medicines. It covers formulation an...

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67Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnology

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences – Pharmatechnology is a Master of Science in Life Sciences that develops practical skills and in-depth knowledge for shaping pharmaceutical ma...

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68Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Umwelttechnologien

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences – Umwelttechnologien at University of Applied Sciences Aargau (FHNW) leads to a Master of Science in Life Sciences. You study environmental ri...

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69Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Umwelttechnologien

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences with a focus on Environmental Technologies qualifies you for responsible and applied work in industry, research, and consulting. You study top...

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

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70Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Umwelttechnologien

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences – Umwelttechnologies leads to a Master of Science in Life Sciences. The programme focuses on environmental technology topics such as environme...

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

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71Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Medical Informatics

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Medical Informatics at University of Applied Sciences Aargau (FHNW) is a Master of Science degree. It focuses on analyzing biomedical data, developing softw...

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3 semesters (full-time) / 5 semesters (part-time)Duration

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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72Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Medical Informatics

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Medical Informatics (Master of Science) focuses on data and analysis for biomedicinal datasets, software solution development, and data-driven decision mode...

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3 semesters (full-time)/5 semesters (part-time)Duration

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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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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