English-taught master's degrees in Switzerland
There are 847 master's programmes taught in English in Switzerland, across 11 universities. All counts come from the official catalogue — no estimates.
847English master's programmes
11Universities
€1,500Typical EU tuition/yr
€1,470Living costs/mo
Where to study
| University | City | English master's programmes | English-taught programmes | Research rank (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Zurich (UZH) | Zurich | 198 | 439 | #9 |
| University of Bern | Bern | 141 | 291 | #58 |
| University of Geneva | Geneva | 121 | 240 | #22 |
| University of Lausanne | Lausanne | 88 | 190 | #42 |
| University of Basel | Basel | 81 | 198 | #40 |
| University of Fribourg | Fribourg | 73 | 125 | #264 |
| ETH Zurich | Zurich | 45 | 107 | #13 |
| University of Neuchâtel | Neuchâtel | 37 | 49 | #418 |
| EPFL Lausanne | Lausanne | 28 | 68 | #7 |
| Università della Svizzera Italiana | Lugano | 25 | 42 | #253 |
| University of St.Gallen | St. Gallen | 10 | 19 | #315 |
Example programmes
Accounting and FinanceAncient History, Universität Bern)Administrative Science Ancient Judaism African StudiesAncient Greeklanguage and LiteratureMaster of Arts (MA), Antiquity StudiesMaster of Arts (MA), Cinema StudiesActuarial ScienceAfrican StudiesAccounting and FinanceArchaeology
Frequently asked questions
- Can I do an English-taught master's in Switzerland?
- Yes — the official catalogue lists 847 English-taught master's programmes at 11 universities in Switzerland.
- What does a master's 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.