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10 Best Media & Communication Programs in Switzerland

10 Media & Communication courses are taught at 7 universities in Switzerland, typically lasting 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at University of Basel, Universita della Svizzera Italiana and BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences.

7Bachelor's Degree
S- SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland logo
#17 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor of Arts in Comunicazione visiva

SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland — The Bachelor of Arts in Comunicazione visiva at SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland is designed to equip students with a robust understanding of v...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
da 3 anniDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
8Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Kommunikation und Medien

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — Die Kommunikation und Medien Ausbildung an der ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften vermittelt Studierenden ein tiefes Verständnis für die verschiedene...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
9Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Digital Communication Environments

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's degree in Digital Communication Environments at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and pra...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
14.9.2026Intake
Media & Communication
10Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts logo
#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

BA Design Visual Communication

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — BA Design, Visual Communication at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts prepares students to design and create journalistic formats, develop overall communication strateg...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
Autumn semesterIntake
Media & Communication

How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #158 (University of Basel) to #473 (Universita della Svizzera Italiana); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Basel has the largest research record in this group, with 10,816,683 citations and an h-index of 880.

What the courses look like

By level: 5 bachelor's and 5 master's. The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (90% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (80% of courses with a stated intake). Universita della Svizzera Italiana offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Media & Communication in Switzerland?

University of Basel (QS World #158), Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS World #473) and BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Switzerland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Media & Communication courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 90% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in Switzerland?

Universita della Svizzera Italiana, with 4, ahead of ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (1).

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