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Universities in Switzerland

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Looking to study in Switzerland at one of the 11 universities which offer English Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes? The university system in Switzerland provides expat-friendly courses, many of which are totally in English. See our list of all Swiss universities, with their history, specialisms and what they can offer to international students.

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University of Bern

University of Bern

Founded in 1834, the University of Bern has been serving the Swiss capital for over 180 years. Rather than a cohesive campus, the university is the ci... show more

Bern
University of Basel

University of Basel

The University of Basel is the oldest university in Switzerland, founded officially by the pope in 1460. Specialising in the arts, medicine and scienc... show more

Basel
University of Fribourg

University of Fribourg

Founded after the disbanding of a former Jesuit college, the University of Fribourg sits at the heart of the old city. Home to 10.000 students, it is ... show more

Fribourg
University of Geneva

University of Geneva

John Calvin, the famous religious thinker founded the University of Geneva in 1559, and since then the university has prided itself on its free thinki... show more

Geneva
University of Lausanne

University of Lausanne

Forming a vast campus on the shores of lake Geneva, the University of Lausanne imposes itself as one of the oldest and largest in Switzerland. The uni... show more

Lausanne
University of Neuchâtel

University of Neuchâtel

The University of Neuchâtel has 4.000 students and offers high quality courses in French and English. The university was founded in 1866 after the pre... show more

Neuchatel
University of St. Gallen

University of St. Gallen

Specialising in business, economics, law and international affairs, the University of St. Gallen is well known for its English-speaking courses and la... show more

St. Gallen
Università della Svizzera italiana

Università della Svizzera italiana

Situated in the picturesque Ticino region, the Università della Svizzera italiana was established to give higher education to Switzerland’s Italian sp... show more

Lugano, Mendrisio
University of Zurich

University of Zurich

Imposing itself on the city skyline, the University of Zurich is famed for its research output and diversity of courses. It features regularly in The ... show more

Zurich
EPFL

EPFL

Specializing in natural sciences and engineering, EPFL prides itself on its research, ranking 14th best in the world in 2020. The institute is one of ... show more

Lausanne
ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich

Home to 22.000 students, ETH Zurich was founded in 1854 to nurture the best Swiss and expat talent. Attached to the University of Zurich, courses spec... show more

Zurich
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