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7 Best Media & Communication Universities in Switzerland

University of Basel leads the 7 Media & Communication universities in Switzerland at #158 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS World #473) and BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Switzerland). The universities on this list offer 10 matching courses between them.

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QS World #473 #12 in Switzerland Switzerland

Universita della Svizzera Italiana

Public University · 4 courses in Media & Communication

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#473 QS World University Rankings 2026
#12 in Switzerland
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How these universities 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.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Media & Communication?

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 many public universities offer Media & Communication in Switzerland?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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