13 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Programs in Switzerland

13 Professional Accounting & Finance courses are taught at 10 universities in Switzerland, typically lasting 1–2 years. Courses from University of Zurich, University of St. Gallen and Universita della Svizzera Italiana come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Finance

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The University of Applied Sciences Aargau offers a Master in Finance with a Master of Science in Finance award. Students build knowledge in four areas: finance markets (g...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (Fast Track) or 5 semesters (Work & Study)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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2Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Finance

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Finance at University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) leads to a Master of Science in Finance. Students complete at least 90 ECTS points, with at least 60...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (Fast Track+) or 5 semesters (Work&Study)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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3Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Finance

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Finance at University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) leads to a Master of Science in Finance. The programme requires at least...

Master's DegreeLevel

1.5 years / 3 semesters (Fast Track) or 2.5 years / 5 semestDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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4Master's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Accounting and Corporate Finance

University of Zurich

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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5Master's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Accounting and Corporate Finance

University of Zurich

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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6Master's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Finance

University of Zurich

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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7Master's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Finance

University of Zurich

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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8PhD / Doctorate

QS World #435 #11 in Switzerland St. Gallen, Switzerland

Graduate Programme in Economics and Finance (GPEF)

University of St. Gallen — The Graduate Programme in Economics and Finance (GPEF) at the University of St. Gallen is a PhD programme that trains students to excel academically in economics, econome...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

max. 10 semesters; full timeDuration

Full TimeMode

KW 8 (spring semester, only PEcon) / KW 38 (autumn semester)Intake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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9Master's Degree

QS World #473 #12 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Finance

Universita della Svizzera Italiana

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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10Master's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Finance

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's in Finance at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of financial theory and its practical...

Master's DegreeLevel

1.5 Jahre / 3 Semester (Fast Track) oder 2.5 Jahre / 5 Semester (Work&Study)Duration

Part TimeMode

14.9.2026Intake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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11Master's Degree

H-

#26 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of Science in Banking and Finance

HWZ - University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich — The Master of Science in Banking and Finance at HWZ - University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich is a part-time program for people with a bachelor’s...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn (start mid-September; calendar week 38)Intake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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12Master's Degree

#41 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of International Trade & Finance (MITF)

International University in Geneva — The Master of International Trade & Finance (MITF) at the International University in Geneva offers a comprehensive understanding of the global trade environment and fina...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

September · February · MayIntake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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13Master's Degree

#46 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master of Science Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development

Glion Institute of Higher Education — The Master of Science in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development at Glion Institute of Higher Education builds skills for the commercial real estate sector. Students s...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #100 (University of Zurich) 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. 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

By level: 12 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 1–2 years and max. 10 semesters; full time. 92% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (90% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (80% of courses with a stated intake). University of Zurich offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Professional Accounting & Finance in Switzerland?

University of Zurich (QS World #100), University of St. Gallen (QS World #435) and Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS World #473) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Professional Accounting & Finance in Switzerland?

Of those with published fees, University of Zurich is the least expensive at about USD 1,700 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with max. 10 semesters; full time the next most common.

When do Professional Accounting & Finance 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 Professional Accounting & Finance courses in Switzerland?

University of Zurich, with 4, ahead of FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (1).

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