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3 Best PhD Business & Management Universities in Switzerland

University of St. Gallen tops our list of 3 PhD Business & Management universities in Switzerland at #435 in the QS World University Rankings. It is followed by Business School Lausanne (BSL) (#35 in Switzerland) and Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS). Across the whole list there are 5 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of St. Gallen at #435 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of St. Gallen has the largest research record in this group, with 781,543 citations and an h-index of 327. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 0 private institutions. By location, St. Gallen (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of St. Gallen, founded in 1898. University of St. Gallen is the largest, with 9,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (3) and Business Administration (MBA) (2). The usual length is 4–6 years and 3 years. 60% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for PhD Business & Management?

University of St. Gallen (QS World #435), Business School Lausanne (BSL) (#35 in Switzerland) and Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Business & Management in Switzerland?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Business & Management course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do PhD Business & Management courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study PhD Business & Management online with a university in Switzerland?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most PhD Business & Management courses in Switzerland?

Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS), with 3, ahead of Business School Lausanne (BSL) (1).

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