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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.

121Master's Degree
UN University of Geneva logo
QS World #155 #7 in Switzerland Geneva, Switzerland

Master in Global Health

University of Geneva — The Master of Science in Global Health (MScGH) at the University of Geneva is a two-year, full-time programme that studies contemporary health issues from interdisciplina...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 years (4 semesters)Duration
Mode
January 15th to February 28thIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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139Master's Degree
US Universität St. Gallen (HSG) logo
#15 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Business Innovation Mbi

Universität St. Gallen (HSG) — The Master in Business Innovation (MBI) at Universität St. Gallen (HSG) trains students for modern business roles in the context of digitalization and value creation. The...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
KW 37Intake
Business & Management
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140Master's Degree
US Universität St. Gallen (HSG) logo
#15 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Marketing Management Mimm

Universität St. Gallen (HSG) — The Master in Marketing Management (MiMM) at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) uses a three-track concept: customer, business management, and function. It includes three...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
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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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