University of St. Gallen (HSG)
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 11,149
- International students
- 31%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1898
Overview
The University of St. Gallen (HSG) is a leading public Swiss university and one of Europe's premier business schools, offering programmes at Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and executive education levels in management, economics, law, social sciences, international affairs and computer science. Founded in 1898, HSG is triple-accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, and consistently ranked among Europe's top business schools by the Financial Times. Four out of five graduates receive at least one job offer before completing their degree.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Social Sciences
- International Affairs
- Computer Science
- Management
- Finance
- Banking
- Marketing
Accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA
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. Domestic (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 semester |
| 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 semester |
| Master in Banking and Finance (MBF) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn semester |
| 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 semester |
| Master in Computer Science (MCS) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Apr 30, 2027 | Autumn semester |
| Master in Economics (MEcon) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Mar 31, 2027 | Autumn semester |
| Master in General Management (MGM) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Mar 31, 2027 | Autumn semester |
| 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 semester |
| Master in International Law (MIL) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Nov 30, 2026 | Autumn semester, Spring semester |
| Master in Law and Economics (MLE) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Nov 30, 2026 | Autumn semester, Spring semester |
| Master in Law (MLaw) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Nov 30, 2026 | Autumn semester, Spring semester |
| Master in Marketing Management (MiMM) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | CHF 3,558 / semester | Mar 31, 2027 | Autumn semester |
| 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 semester |
| 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 semester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.