University of Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #148
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 18,000
- International students
- 20%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1909
Overview
The University of Neuchâtel is a public research university located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, offering a range of programs in humanities, science, law, and economics. It is recognized among the world's top twenty small universities by Times Higher Education.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Languages and Linguistics
- Law
- Economics
- Business
- Finance
- Computer Science
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Journalism and Communication
- Geography
- History
- Philosophy
- Innovation Management
Accreditation: Swiss Accreditation Council / Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn semester, Spring semester
- Application deadlines
- April 30 (fall semester); November 30 (spring semester)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- immatriculation@unine.ch
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
CHF 1,580 / year
From about $1,785 / year
Domestic students
CHF 1,030 / year
Swiss students: CHF 515/semester (CHF 1030/year). Foreign students (parents domiciled abroad): CHF 790/semester (CHF 1580/year). Doctoral students: CHF 60/semester. The Master en journalisme et communication carries an additional semester surcharge: CHF 1500 (Journalisme orientation) or CHF 1000 (Journalisme innovant orientation). Exchange students are exempt from the course/lab fee component.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Applied Economics (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 18 months | CHF 790 / semester | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 18 months | CHF 790 / semester | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Biology (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | CHF 790 / semester | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Computer Science (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 18 months | CHF 790 / semester | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Finance (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | CHF 790 / semester | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in General Management (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 18 months | CHF 790 / semester | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Hydrogeology and Geothermics (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | CHF 790 / semester | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in International Business Development (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | CHF 790 / semester | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.