English-taught degrees in Switzerland
You don't need Switzerland's local language to study there. The official programme catalogue lists 1,768 English-taught programmes across 11 universities — 847 master, 389 doctoral / PhD, 283 bachelor.
1,768English-taught programmes
11Universities
€1,500Typical EU tuition/yr
€1,470Living costs/mo
Universities with English-taught programmes
| University | City | English-taught | All programmes | Research rank (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Zurich (UZH) | Zurich | 439 | 558 | #9 |
| University of Bern | Bern | 291 | 387 | #58 |
| University of Geneva | Geneva | 240 | 441 | #22 |
| University of Basel | Basel | 198 | 308 | #40 |
| University of Lausanne | Lausanne | 190 | 241 | #42 |
| University of Fribourg | Fribourg | 125 | 185 | #264 |
| ETH Zurich | Zurich | 107 | 152 | #13 |
| EPFL Lausanne | Lausanne | 68 | 87 | #7 |
| University of Neuchâtel | Neuchâtel | 49 | 128 | #418 |
| Università della Svizzera Italiana | Lugano | 42 | 50 | #253 |
| University of St.Gallen | St. Gallen | 19 | 37 | #315 |
Popular subjects in English
- Linguistics and Languages (193)
- History (106)
- Management (67)
- Law (63)
- Medicine (61)
- Biology (53)
- Cultural Studies (51)
- Religious Studies (50)
- Biomedical Sciences (48)
- Economics (46)
- Area and Regional Studies (42)
- Education (41)
Frequently asked questions
- Can I study in Switzerland in English?
- Yes. The official catalogue lists 1,768 English-taught programmes at 11 universities in Switzerland — mostly 847 master, 389 doctoral / PhD.
- What does studying in Switzerland cost?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €1,500 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ. Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €1,500–€8,400 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Switzerland.
Last updated 2026-08-13.