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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. Master

    Health Economics (CAS) (Masters)

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

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    International Affairs and Political Economy (PhD)

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Geografia economica (Bachelor) (Livello Comune)

    Politecnico di Studi Aziendali di Lugano 🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics Doctoral Programme (operated by CER-ETH)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Department of Management, Technology, and Economics 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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  6. Certificate

    Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  7. Master

    Maîtrise universitaire en gestion d'entreprise, orientation Systèmes d'information et Science des services

    University of Geneva 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

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  8. Other programmes

    Mensch & Umwelt, Hauswirtschaft (Weiterbildungskurs)

    Pädagogische Hochschule Thurgau 🇨🇭 Kreuzlingen 2, Switzerland

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  9. Minor

    Wirtschaftsrecht (nur Minor)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  10. Certificate

    Certificate II in Health Support Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  11. Other programmes

    Responsible Service of Alcohol (Short course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  12. Master

    Master of Science in Economics (MScE) (Part-time Programme)

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

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  13. Specialisation

    Health Economics (CAS) (Speciality)

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

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  15. Certificate

    Certificate III in Children's Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  16. Minor

    Obligationenrecht und Wirtschaftsrecht (Minor)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  17. Certificate

    Certificate III in Beauty Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  18. Certificate

    Certificate III in Community Services Work (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  19. Certificate

    Certificate IV in Library / Information Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  20. Diploma

    Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  21. Master

    Wirtschaftsrecht (Masters) (Minor)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  22. Diploma

    Diploma of Library / Information Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, 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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