University of St. Gallen

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   The short answer

   The University of St. Gallen is a public research university in St. Gallen, Switzerland, for students who want a focused academic environment in business administration, economics, law, international affairs, or computer science. It suits applicants who want a mid-sized university with a large international student body and published tuition.

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   What you can study

   You can study business administration, economics, law, international affairs, and computer science. The university is a public research university, so it is a fit for students looking for degree study in those areas rather than a broad all-subject institution.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions pages and check the entry requirements for the specific programme they want. The university does not give a full admissions process in the information shown here, so confirm deadlines, required documents, language requirements, and any country-specific steps on the official website.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is published at CHF 2,500 to CHF 3,500. Living costs in St. Gallen will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check current estimates and the admissions office’s guidance before you apply.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 3,000 international students, which suggests an international student presence on campus. The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it for your programme, along with visa requirements, health insurance, housing, and document deadlines before applying.

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   How it compares

   Switzerland has 80 universities, and the University of St. Gallen stands out within that field as a public research university with a tight subject focus in business administration, economics, law, international affairs, and computer science. Its published tuition is relatively clear, and its international student count gives it more cross-border exposure than a small domestic-only institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.