10 Best Master's Science Programs in Switzerland

There are 10 Master's Science programs in Switzerland, spread across 6 universities; the most common length is 3 semesters (full‑time)/6 semesters (part‑time). Courses from EPFL, University of Zurich and FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Analytical Chemistry

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master of Science in Life Sciences – Analytical Chemistry focuses on in-depth knowledge of modern analytical methods and how they are used to investigate biological s...

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

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Science

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2Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Analytical Chemistry

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master of Science in Life Sciences – Analytical Chemistry focuses on understanding biological systems at the molecular level using modern analytical methods. Students...

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

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3Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Analytical Chemistry

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master of Science in Life Sciences – Analytical Chemistry is a specialist program for understanding biological systems at the molecular level and using modern analyti...

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

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4Master's Degree

QS World #22 #3 in Switzerland Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

MA Mathematics

EPFL — MA Mathematics at EPFL (EDMA – Mathematics) is a doctoral program that supports mathematical research across pure and applied areas. Research topics include algebra, anal...

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5Master's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Chemistry

University of Zurich

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1–2 yearsDuration

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6Master's Degree

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#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Analytische Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — Die analytische Chemie ist ein essentielles Feld in der Wissenschaft, das sich mit der Identifizierung und Quantifizierung von chemischen Substanzen befasst. Der Masterst...

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

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22.2.2027Intake

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7Master's Degree

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#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Analytische Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's program in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland is designed to offer students a comprehensive unders...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Part TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Science

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8Master's Degree

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#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Analytische Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's program in Analytische Chemie at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers an in-depth exploration of analytical techniques and methodologies employed in...

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

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22.2.2027Intake

Science

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9Master's Degree

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#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Analytische Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences – Analytische Chemie focuses on modern analytical methods for understanding and characterising complex biological systems. It includes methods...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

Full TimeMode

22.2.2027Intake

Science

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10Master's Degree

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#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Analytical Chemistry

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences – Analytical Chemistry (Master of Science in Life Sciences) at FHNW is designed to help you understand biological systems at the molecular lev...

Master's DegreeLevel

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

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Science

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #22 (EPFL) to #100 (University of Zurich); 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. 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The usual length is 3 semesters (full‑time)/6 semesters (part‑time) and 3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit). 67% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (33% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (17% of courses with a stated intake). FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

EPFL (QS World #22), University of Zurich (QS World #100) and FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (#20 in Switzerland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

Of those with published fees, EPFL is the least expensive at about USD 1,600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

Most listed courses run 3 semesters (full‑time)/6 semesters (part‑time), with 3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit) the next most common.

When do Master's Science courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 33% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 5, ahead of University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland (1).

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