List of Universities in Switzerland

Switzerland is known for its premium watches, 4 national languages, delectable cheese and chocolate, and army knives.

There are about 20 private institutions and 38 governmental ones that provide higher education that is recognized internationally in Switzerland. There are bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level programs available.

The cost of attending university depends on the study program and institution chosen. Between Swiss and international students, there are either no or very small fee differences.

International students can apply for funds from the Swiss Government, Erasmus, their universities, or other aid-providing institutions. Over 16% of students enrolled in study programs are from outside the country.

List of Universities in Switzerland

Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern: https://www.bfh.ch
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne: https://www.epfl.ch/en/
Interstate University of Applied Sciences and Technology, Buchs: https://www.ost.ch/de/die-ost/campus/campus-buchs
Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, Zürich: https://www.kalaidos-fh.ch/de-CH
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences, Luzern

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Zürich
University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland, St Gallen
University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland, Brugg
University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil, Rapperswil
University of Basel, Basel
University of Bern, Bern

The University of Business and International Studies, Geneva
University of Fribourg, Fribourg
University of Geneva, Geneva
University of Human Sciences and Technology, Lugano
University of Lausanne, Lausanne

University of Lucerne, Lucerne
University of Lugano, Lugano
University of Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel
University of St Gallen, St Gallen
University of Zürich, Zürich
Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur
Zurich University of the Arts, Zürich