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    Swiss higher education sector (Tertiary level A)

    Swiss higher education sector (Tertiary level A)

    You have completed upper-secondary level and have obtained a university entrance qualification (general baccalaureate, specialised baccalaureate or federal vocational baccalaureate). You now wish to continue your education to tertiary level by enrolling in a Swiss higher education institution (Tertiary level A).

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    Swiss higher education sector:

    • Universities (including Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne)

    • Universities of applied sciences (UAS)

    • Universities of teacher education (UTEs)

    Universities and federal institutes of technology

    • Universities and federal institutes of technology

    • Ranking of Swiss universities

    Universities of applied sciences (UAS)

    Universities of applied sciences

    Universities of teacher education

    Universities of teacher education

    Swiss higher education institutions (HEIs) do not all offer the same study programmes and fields of study. Use the online database to find out more about the various options available at each HEI.

    Overview of all courses and academic disciplines


    Applications must be sent directly to the higher education institution. A list of Swiss higher education institutions and application deadlines can be found on the website of the Swiss Conference of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions (swissuniversities).

    • List of Swiss higher education institutions

    • Application deadlines

    Special provisions

    Admission to some fields of study at Swiss higher education institutions is limited. Most Swiss universities will decide each year whether entrance examinations will be held for studies in human and chiropractic medicine as well as in sports and physical education. Admission to some fields of study at Swiss universities of applied sciences may also be limited. Contact the higher education institution directly for more details about the specific admission procedure.

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