University of St. Gallen
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- —
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1898
Overview
The University of St.Gallen (HSG) is a public research university in St. Gallen, Switzerland, founded in 1898 as a business academy and elevated to university status. It is among Europe's leading business schools, offering programmes in Management, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, International Affairs and Computer Science at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels. The university is institutionally accredited by the Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ), with the current accreditation valid until 24 March 2029, and holds triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. Tuition fees (as of Autumn Semester 2026) are CHF 1,310.50–1,524.50 per semester for Swiss nationals and CHF 3,343.50–3,557.50 per semester for foreign nationals (standard programmes). The Admissions and Crediting Office is located at Dufourstrasse 50, 9000 St. Gallen.
Fields of study
- Management
- Economics
- Law
- Social Sciences
- International Affairs
- Computer Science
Accreditation: Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn Semester, Spring Semester (Law and PhD only)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@unisg.ch
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
CHF 1,151 – CHF 10,090 / semester
From about $2,600 / year
Domestic students
CHF 669 – CHF 1,525 / semester
Fees as of Autumn Semester 2026. Swiss nationals: Bachelor CHF 1,310.50/semester, Master CHF 1,524.50/semester, Joint Medical Master CHF 960.50/semester, PhD CHF 668.50/semester. Foreign nationals: Bachelor CHF 3,343.50/semester, Master CHF 3,557.50/semester, Joint Medical Master CHF 10,089.50/semester, PhD CHF 1,150.50/semester. Application and processing fee CHF 268 (non-refundable).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Master in Management & Law (EM ML HSG) (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | — | CHF 61,000 / total | Varies | — |
| Joint Medical Master (JMM) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 10,090 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in Accounting and Corporate Finance (MACFin) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Mar 31, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in Banking and Finance (MBF) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in Business Administration (MBA) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master in Business Innovation (MBI) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Mar 31, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in Computer Science (MCS) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in Economics (MEcon) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Mar 31, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in General Management (MGM) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Mar 31, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in International Affairs and Governance (MIA) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in International Law (MIL) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn, Spring |
| Master in Law and Economics (MLE) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn, Spring |
| Master in Law (MLaw) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn, Spring |
| Master in Marketing Management (MiMM) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Mar 31, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn |
| Master in Strategy and International Management (SIM) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.