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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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.
Min1,000 CHFMax40,000 CHF
Universities in Switzerland: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
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Public universities
The public institutions in Switzerland
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25
Private universities
The private institutions in Switzerland
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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 listedSBS Swiss Business School
Private6 6 programs· Zurich-based private business school offering bachelor’s, master’s, and MBA in international management.
Swiss Hotel Management School
Private6 6 programs· Private Swiss hospitality school specializing in hospitality and tourism management.
Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva
Private7 7 programs· Geneva-based private business school offering programs in management, finance, and data science.
Sustainability Management School
Private7 7 programs· Private Swiss school pioneering sustainability management and renewable energy education.
United International Business Schools Zurich
Private6 6 programs· Private Zurich institute offering international programs in management and business.
American University in Switzerland
Private6 6 programs· Private Vaud institution offering American-style programs in management and technology.
University of Basel
#120Public21 21 programs· Switzerland’s oldest university, renowned in medicine, sciences, and humanities.
University of Bern
#153Public25 25 programs· Prestigious Bernese public university in medicine, sciences, law, and humanities.
University of Fribourg
#675Public24 24 programs· Bilingual French-German university in sciences, law, theology, and humanities.
University of Geneva
#125Public25 25 programs· Prestigious Geneva institution in law, sciences, medicine, and international relations.
Università della Svizzera italiana
#452Public13 13 programs· Public Ticino university specializing in computer science, economics, architecture, and communication.
University of Lausanne
#172Public20 20 programs· Lausanne-based university renowned in medicine, law, social sciences, and environmental studies.
University of Lucerne
#350Public9 9 programs· Small Swiss university focused on theology, law, humanities, and social sciences.
University of Neuchâtel
#601Public18 18 programs· Public Neuchâtel university renowned in law, biology, and microtechnology.
University of St. Gallen
#375Public18 18 programs· Leading European business school, pioneer in management and economics.
University of Zurich
#82Public23 23 programs· Switzerland’s largest university, renowned in medicine, law, economics, and sciences.
Zurich University of the Arts
Public5 5 programs· Switzerland’s largest arts university, specializing in design, visual arts, and media.
HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich
Private7 7 programs· Private Zurich university specializing in business economics and continuing education.
International University in Geneva
Private9 9 programs· Private Geneva university offering business, international relations, and media programs.
SMC University
Private5 5 programs· Private online university offering distance learning in management and MBA programs.
Webster University Geneva
Private10 10 programs· Private American campus in Geneva offering business, media, and international relations programs.