Switzerland — university guide
The 45 universities in Switzerland in 2026
An informative guide to the 45 higher education institutions in Switzerland: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
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Universities
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Private
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Best ranking
ETH Zurich
1,000 CHF
Min bachelor fee
60
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Switzerland
Based on the 45 universities in Switzerland that published their fees.
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Universities in Switzerland: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
20
Public universities
The public institutions in Switzerland
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25
Private universities
The private institutions in Switzerland
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12
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
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The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
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University fees
Tuition fee analysis
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Fields offered in Switzerland
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List of universities in Switzerland in 2026
45 universities listedRobert Kennedy College
Private5 5 programs· Private Swiss college offering online programs in management and business.
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
Private6 6 programs· Private Swiss school specializing in hospitality management and tourism, founded in 1982.
BHMS Business & Hotel Management School
Private7 7 programs· Private Lucerne school specializing in hotel management, tourism, and international business.
Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Private5 5 programs· Private Geneva school specializing in diplomacy and international relations.
EHL Hospitality Business School
Private6 6 programs· World’s leading hospitality school, pioneer in hospitality and tourism management.
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
Private6 6 programs· World-renowned Swiss hospitality school, leader in luxury hospitality and tourism management.
EPFL
#35Public25 25 programs· World-class engineering school, pioneer in science and technology in Lausanne.
ETH Zurich
#12Public25 25 programs· World-renowned engineering school, leading in science and technology in Europe.
EU Business School Geneva
Private8 8 programs· Geneva campus of EU Business School offering management, finance, and MBA in an international environment.
EU Business School Montreux
Private8 8 programs· International business school on the Vaud Riviera, specializing in management and global business.
Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences
Private6 6 programs· Swiss distance university offering flexible programs in computer science, economics, and humanities.
Lausanne University of Music
Private1 1 program· Lausanne-based music school offering bachelor’s and master’s in performance, composition, and pedagogy.
Zurich University of Teacher Education
Public6 6 programs· Zurich-based public university specializing in teacher training and education.
Bern University of Applied Sciences
Public18 18 programs· Public Bernese applied sciences university in engineering, health, economics, and arts.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Public10 10 programs· Public Swiss university in Ticino training professionals in engineering, health, economics, and culture.
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland
Public25 25 programs· Switzerland’s largest applied sciences university, covering engineering, health, economics, and arts.
Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Public16 16 programs· Public applied sciences university in Eastern Switzerland specializing in engineering, health, and economics.
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Public27 27 programs· Zurich-based federation of applied sciences universities in applied sciences, arts, and pedagogy.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Public21 21 programs· Large public applied sciences university in Northwestern Switzerland specializing in economics, engineering, and health.
Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences
Private7 7 programs· Private Zurich university covering economics, law, education, and computer science.
IFM Business School Geneva
Private7 7 programs· Geneva-based private business school offering management, finance, and MBA programs.
IMI International Management Institute Switzerland
Private6 6 programs· Private Lucerne school specializing in hospitality and international tourism management.
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Private6 6 programs· World-renowned Swiss private school specializing in hospitality and luxury management.
International Business Academy of Switzerland
Private6 6 programs· Private Swiss business school specializing in management, finance, and international entrepreneurship.