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7 Best Public Media & Communication Universities in Switzerland

University of Basel leads the 7 Public Media & Communication universities in Switzerland at #158 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS World #473) and BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Switzerland) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 10 courses to choose from.

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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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Basel is cited most (10,816,683 citations).

Public, private and where they are

7 are public and 0 private (100% public).

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 Public 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 Public Media & Communication in Switzerland?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Media & Communication course take in Switzerland?

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

When do Public 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 Public Media & Communication courses in Switzerland?

Universita della Svizzera Italiana, with 4, ahead of ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (1).

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