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40 Best Science Programs in Switzerland

There are 40 Science programs in Switzerland, spread across 10 universities; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from ETH Zurich, EPFL and University of Zurich come first, because those universities rank highest.

30Bachelor's Degree
UD Université de Lausanne logo
QS World #212 #10 in Switzerland Switzerland

Géosciences et environnement

Université de Lausanne — Le programme de Géosciences et environnement à l'Université de Lausanne offre une compréhension profonde des processus terrestres et de leur impact sur le milieu naturel...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
31Bachelor's Degree
UD Université de Lausanne logo
QS World #212 #10 in Switzerland Switzerland

Science forensique

Université de Lausanne — Overview of Forensic Science Bachelor's DegreeThe Bachelor of Forensic Science at Université de Lausanne provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the compl...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
32Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Chemie

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften provides students with a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
33Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Analytische Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — Die analytische Chemie ist ein essentielles Feld in der Wissenschaft, das sich mit der Identifizierung und Quantifizierung von chemischen Substanzen befasst. Der Masterst...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration
Part TimeMode
22.2.2027Intake
Science
34Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Analytische Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's program in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland is designed to offer students a comprehensive unders...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration
Part TimeMode
22.2.2027Intake
Science
35Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Analytische Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's program in Analytische Chemie at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers an in-depth exploration of analytical techniques and methodologies employed in...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration
Part TimeMode
22.2.2027Intake
Science
36Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Analytische Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences – Analytische Chemie focuses on modern analytical methods for understanding and characterising complex biological systems. It includes methods...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration
Full TimeMode
22.2.2027Intake
Science
37Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) offers a comprehensive exploration of chemical sciences that are crucial to understa...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6 Semester (Vollzeit) / max. 12 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration
Part TimeMode
20.9.2027Intake
Science
38Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's degree in Chemistry at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understan...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6 Semester (Vollzeit) / max. 12 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration
Part TimeMode
20.9.2027Intake
Science
39Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Chemie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor in Life Sciences – Chemie at FHNW (Hochschule für Life Sciences) leads to a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, with a study direction in Chemie. Students...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6 Semester (Vollzeit) / max. 12 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration
Full TimeMode
20.9.2027Intake
Science
40Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Analytical Chemistry

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences – Analytical Chemistry (Master of Science in Life Sciences) at FHNW is designed to help you understand biological systems at the molecular lev...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 semesters (full‑time)/6 semesters (part‑time)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science

Science at other levels

How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #7 (ETH Zurich) to #212 (Université de Lausanne); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. ETH Zurich has the largest research record in this group, with 27,634,855 citations and an h-index of 1,175. 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 30 bachelor's and 10 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (34), Environmental Science (2), Chemistry (1) and Physics (1). The usual length is 4 years and 3 semesters (full‑time)/6 semesters (part‑time). 87% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (81% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (78% of courses with a stated intake). ETH Zurich offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Science in Switzerland?

ETH Zurich (QS World #7), EPFL (QS World #22) and University of Zurich (QS World #100) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Science in Switzerland?

Of those with published fees, ETH Zurich is the least expensive at about USD 1,600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Science course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 semesters (full‑time)/6 semesters (part‑time) the next most common.

When do Science courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 81% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Science courses in Switzerland?

ETH Zurich, with 13, ahead of FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (8).

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