University fees in Switzerland in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 45 institutions in Switzerland that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Switzerland
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Switzerland is 14,294 CHF per year, for the 45 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 1,000 CHF per year, with a maximum observed of 40,000 CHF per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 45 universities
From
1,000
CHF
Average
14,294
CHF
Up to
40,000
CHF
Master's degree
Based on 45 universities
From
1,000
CHF
Average
14,907
CHF
Up to
39,500
CHF
Doctorate
Based on 13 universities
From
120
CHF
Average
5,360
CHF
Up to
35,000
CHF
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Switzerland
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Switzerland?
A bachelor's degree in Switzerland costs between 1,000 and 40,000 CHF per year, with an average of 14,294 CHF, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Switzerland?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 3,362 CHF at a public university versus 23,040 CHF in the private sector, a difference of 585.3%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Switzerland?
For a master's, fees range from 1,000 to 39,500 CHF per year. A doctorate costs between 120 and 35,000 CHF per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 45 universities in Switzerland that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
University of Lausanne
University of Geneva
University of Neuchâtel
University of Fribourg
Zurich University of Teacher Education
University of Basel
Lausanne University of Music
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Zurich University of the Arts
Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
University of Bern
University of Zurich
Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
University of Lucerne
ETH Zurich
EPFL
Bern University of Applied Sciences
Robert Kennedy College
University of St. Gallen
Università della Svizzera italiana
Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences
SMC University
HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva
BHMS Business & Hotel Management School
International Business Academy of Switzerland