9 Best Public Business Administration (MBA) Universities in Switzerland

Of the 9 Public Business Administration (MBA) universities in Switzerland, BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences ranks highest on research impact (517,712 citations). Next come FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (#20 in Switzerland) and IMD - International Institute for Management Development (#25 in Switzerland). Across the whole list there are 30 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

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#16 in Switzerland Switzerland

BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 3 courses in Business Administration (MBA)

—Tuition (indicative)

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Admissions open

#16 in Switzerland · by research impact

517,712 citations · h-index 244

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2Top pick

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#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz

Public University · 3 courses in Business Administration (MBA)

—Tuition (indicative)

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—International

Admissions open

#20 in Switzerland · by research impact

251,446 citations · h-index 175

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#25 in Switzerland Switzerland

IMD - International Institute for Management Development

Public University · 2 courses in Business Administration (MBA)

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

20,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#25 in Switzerland · by research impact

84,523 citations · h-index 143

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#26 in Switzerland Switzerland

HWZ - University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich

Public University · 3 courses in Business Administration (MBA)

—Tuition (indicative)

1986Founded

3,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#26 in Switzerland · by research impact

72,711 citations · h-index 121

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#28 in Switzerland Switzerland

European University

Public University · 9 courses in Business Administration (MBA)

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—Tuition (indicative)

1973Founded

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—International

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#28 in Switzerland · by research impact

46,949 citations · h-index 83

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#35 in Switzerland Switzerland

Business School Lausanne (BSL)

Public University · 3 courses in Business Administration (MBA)

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—International

Admissions open

#35 in Switzerland · by research impact

15,224 citations · h-index 59

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#38 in Switzerland Switzerland

FFHS - Fernfachhochschule Schweiz

Public University · 2 courses in Business Administration (MBA)

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—International

Admissions open

#38 in Switzerland · by research impact

9,236 citations · h-index 49

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#45 in Switzerland Switzerland

Business and Hotel Management School

Public University · 1 course in Business Administration (MBA)

MBA with specialisationMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#45 in Switzerland · by research impact

2,918 citations · h-index 26

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Switzerland

Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS)

Public University · 4 courses in Business Administration (MBA)

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—International

Admissions open

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences is cited most (517,712 citations). 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

9 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is European University, founded in 1973. IMD - International Institute for Management Development is the largest, with 20,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 12 bachelor's, 12 master's, 4 professional and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 3 years and 1–2 years. 90% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (79% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (72% of courses with a stated intake). European University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Business Administration (MBA) in Switzerland?

BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Switzerland), FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (#20 in Switzerland) and IMD - International Institute for Management Development (#25 in Switzerland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Business Administration (MBA) in Switzerland?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Business Administration (MBA) course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 3 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Business Administration (MBA) courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 79% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Business Administration (MBA) courses in Switzerland?

European University, with 9, ahead of Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) (4).

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