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List of Universities in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to several top-ranked universities, which offer a range of academic programs across various disciplines. Here are some of the most notable universities in Switzerland:

  1. ETH Zurich - Founded in 1855, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is one of the world's leading universities for science and technology.

  2. University of Zurich - Established in 1833, the University of Zurich is the largest university in Switzerland and offers a wide range of academic programs.

  3. University of Geneva - Founded in 1559, the University of Geneva is one of the oldest universities in Europe and is known for its research programs in international relations, law, and social sciences.

  4. EPFL - The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is a world-renowned research institute specializing in science, engineering, and technology.

  5. University of Lausanne - The University of Lausanne is a public research university with a strong reputation in life sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

  6. University of Basel - Founded in 1460, the University of Basel is the oldest university in Switzerland and is known for its research programs in life sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

  7. The University of Bern - The University of Bern is a public research university with a strong focus on medicine, natural sciences, and social sciences.

  8. University of St. Gallen - The University of St. Gallen is a leading business school in Switzerland and is known for its programs in management, economics, and law.

  9. University of Fribourg - The University of Fribourg is a bilingual university that offers programs in French and German and is known for its research in humanities, law, and theology.

  10. University of Neuchâtel - The University of Neuchâtel is a research-focused university that offers programs in natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

These universities, along with several others, make Switzerland an excellent destination for higher education.


Switzerland is a country known for its high-quality education system, and it is home to several universities of applied sciences offering a range of practical and career-oriented programs. Here is a list of universities of applied sciences in Switzerland:

  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW): Established in 1968, ZHAW is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Switzerland, with campuses in Zurich, Winterthur, and Wadenswil. It offers programs in fields such as engineering, business, health, and social work.

  • Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH): Founded in 1997, BFH has campuses in several cities across Switzerland, including Bern, Biel, Burgdorf, and Magglingen. It offers programs in fields such as engineering, architecture, business, health, and social work.

  • University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO): Established in 1997, HES-SO is a network of universities of applied sciences with campuses in several cities across western Switzerland, including Geneva, Lausanne, and Fribourg. It offers programs in fields such as engineering, business, communication, design, music, and health.

  • Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU): Founded in 1997, HSLU has campuses in several cities across central Switzerland, including Lucerne, Horw, and Emmenbrücke. It offers programs in fields such as engineering, business, health, social work, and art and design.

  • University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW): Established in 2006, FHNW is a network of universities of applied sciences with campuses in several cities across northwestern Switzerland, including Basel, Brugg-Windisch, Olten, and Muttenz. It offers programs in fields such as engineering, business, art and design, music, and social work.

  • University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI): Founded in 1997, SUPSI has campuses in several cities across southern Switzerland, including Lugano, Manno, and Bellinzona. It offers programs in fields such as engineering, architecture, business, health, and social work.

These universities of applied sciences in Switzerland provide students with a practical and career-oriented education that prepares them for the workforce. Whether you are interested in engineering, business, health, or other fields, you are sure to find a program that meets your needs at the University of applied sciences in Switzerland.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Business and Hotel Management School

  2. Business School Lausanne (BSL)

  3. César Ritz Colleges Switzerland

  4. European Graduate School, Media & Communications

  5. European University

  6. Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz

  7. Fachhochschule St. Gallen

  8. Franklin University Switzerland

  9. Geneva Business School

  10. Glion Institute of Higher Education

  11. International Culinary Institute (ICI)

  12. International Hotel Management Institute

  13. International School of Business Management

  14. International University in Geneva

  15. Kalaidos Fachhochschule

  16. Lausanne Hotel School (EHL)

  17. Les Roches Gruyère University of Applied Sciences

  18. Les Roches International School of Hotel Management

  19. Libera Università degli Studi di Scienze Umane e Tecnologiche

  20. Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

  21. NTB Interstate University of Applied Sciences of Technology

  22. Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich (Zurich School of Education)

  23. School of Management Fribourg

  24. Sustainability Management School

  25. Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS)

  26. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne

  27. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich

  28. Swiss Management Center

  29. The Department of European Studies Jean Monnet

  30. The OUS Royal Academy in Switzerland

  31. Università della Svizzera italiana

  32. University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)

  33. University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB )

  34. University of Applied Sciences Chur

  35. University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil

  36. University of Basel

  37. University of Berne

  38. University of Fribourg

  39. University of Geneva

  40. University of Lausanne

  41. University of Lucerne

  42. University of Neuchatel

  43. University of St. Gallen

  44. University of Switzerland

  45. University of Zürich

  46. Webster University Geneva

  47. Zürcher Hochschule der Künste

  48. Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften

  49. Zurich Institute of Business Education


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