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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics and Finance (PhD)

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

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  2. Certificate

    Health Economics (CAS) (Certificate)

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor in Law and Economics

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

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  4. Master

    Religion, Wirtschaft, Politik (Masters)

    University of Lucerne 🇨🇭 Luzern, Switzerland

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    International Affairs and Political Economy (Doctorate)

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

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  7. Diploma

    Diploma of Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care) (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  8. Certificate

    Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  9. Master

    Master of Health Science - Aged Services

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  10. Master

    Religion - Wirtschaft - Politik (Master)

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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  11. Master

    Economics and International Policies (Masters)

    Università della Svizzera italiana 🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland

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  12. Other programmes

    Web Services (Online Program)

    Webster University 🇨🇭 Bellevue, Switzerland

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  13. Other programmes

    International Economics

    Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

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  15. Master

    Law and Economics (Masters)

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

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Politica economica europea (PhD) (scienze politiche e relazioni internazionali)

    Politecnico di Studi Aziendali di Lugano 🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland

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  17. Minor

    Obligationenrecht und Wirtschaftsrecht (nur Minor)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  18. Bachelor

    Baccalauréat universitaire en systèmes d'information et science des services

    University of Geneva 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

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  19. Certificate

    Certificate II in Community Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  20. Bachelor

    Storia economica (Bachelor) (Livello Comune)

    Politecnico di Studi Aziendali di Lugano 🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland

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  21. Diploma

    Health Economics (CAS) (Diploma)

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

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Politica economica europea (PhD) (scienze economiche aziendali)

    Politecnico di Studi Aziendali di Lugano 🇨🇭 Lugano, 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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