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Study Economics in Switzerland

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Vollzeit und berufsbegleitend) (Bachelor)

    Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW 🇨🇭 Brugg, Switzerland

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  2. Major

    Major in Economics

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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  3. Major

    Major in Law and Economics

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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  4. Graduate

    Graduate School of Economic Globalisation and Integration at the World Trade Institute

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  6. Diploma

    Advanced Diploma of Children�s Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  7. Diploma

    Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  8. Diploma

    Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  9. Major

    Major - Finance and Economics (International Undergraduate Degree Programs (IUGDP))

    International University of Switzerland 🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland

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  10. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsingenieur | Innovation (Bachelor)

    Hochschule Luzern 🇨🇭 Luzern, Switzerland

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor in Economics

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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  12. Certificate

    Certificate III in Library / Information Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  13. Other programmes

    Commercial Economics

    Freie Und Private Universtät Herisau AR 🇨🇭 Herisau AR, Switzerland

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  15. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Economics

    HEC School of Management, UNIL Université de Lausanne 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  17. Master

    Quantitative Economics and Finance (Masters)

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctorate)

    European University Geneva (EU Geneva) 🇨🇭 Geneva, Montreux, Switzerland

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  19. Other programmes

    Recht, Forensik und Wirtschaftskriminalistik (Continuing Education)

    Hochschule Luzern 🇨🇭 Luzern, Switzerland

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  20. Other programmes

    Legal Economics

    Freie Und Private Universtät Herisau AR 🇨🇭 Herisau AR, Switzerland

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  21. Other programmes

    Fiscal Economics

    Freie Und Private Universtät Herisau AR 🇨🇭 Herisau AR, Switzerland

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  22. Other programmes

    Organisational Economics

    Freie Und Private Universtät Herisau AR 🇨🇭 Herisau AR, Switzerland

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Study Economics in Switzerland – facts and figures

In Switzerland, 22 universities and colleges offer 87 Economics programmes: 12 Bachelor, 18 Master and 11 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Melbourne, St.Gallen, Bern and Lugano. Institutions with the widest choice: Victoria University, University of St. Gallen and University of Berne.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 87 Economics programmes at 22 institutions in Switzerland. Popular cities include Melbourne, St.Gallen and Bern.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Switzerland?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Victoria University, University of St. Gallen, University of Berne, HEC School of Management, UNIL Université de Lausanne and Freie Und Private Universtät Herisau AR.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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