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9 Best Public Master's Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in Switzerland

University of Zurich tops our list of 9 Public Master's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in Switzerland at #100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS World #473) and FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (#20 in Switzerland) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 12 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

2 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Zurich is cited most (23,416,659 citations). 3 universities 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). By location, Zurich (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Zurich, founded in 1833. University of Zurich is the largest, with 28,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 semesters. 92% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (89% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (78% of courses with a stated intake). University of Zurich offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Public Master's Professional Accounting & Finance?

University of Zurich (QS World #100), Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS World #473) and FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (#20 in Switzerland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Master's Professional Accounting & Finance in Switzerland?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Master's Professional Accounting & Finance course take in Switzerland?

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

When do Public Master's Professional Accounting & Finance courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 89% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Master's Professional Accounting & Finance courses in Switzerland?

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

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