University of St.Gallen (HSG)

Graduate School of Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences

Founded in 1898 as a "business academy", the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, continues to pursue the goal of providing its nearly 5000 students with a practice-oriented education, guided by an integrative view of business, economics, law and social sciences. With success: The HSG has been constantly ranked among the top business schools in Europe, most recently as no. 1 together with London Business School and LSE. Accreditations by EQUIS and AACSB International underline our commitment to a holistic curriculum that meets the highest academic standards. The HSG aims to challenge and promote personalities. Its international nature is supported by four English-language Master's programs, by partnerships with more than 130 universities worldwide, and by the international make-up of both students and faculty.

Courses:

Undergraduate Studies leading to the Degree Bachelor of Art HSG (B.A. HSG)

• Business Administration
• Economics
• International Affairs
• Law
• Law and Economics

Academic Programs leading to the Degree Master of Arts HSG (M.A. HSG)

• Information, Media and Technology Management
• Marketing, Services and Communication Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Banking and Finance (in English)
• Strategy and International Management (in English)
• Economics
• Quantitative Economics and Finance (in English)
• International Affairs and Governance (in English and in German)
• Law
• Law and Economics

Ph.D. Program and Doctoral Programs

• 14 doctoral programs in Business Administration, Economics, International Affairs/Public Governance and Law

   

Attendance & duration

Full-time programs: Bachelor's programs: six semesters, Master's programs: three semesters (Law and Economics: four semesters)

Fees:

After the definitive acceptance into the program at the University of St.Gallen, the tuition will automatically be paid for by the governance. Aside from that, the student has to remit the following fees:

Application fee: CHF 250 / ca. 170 Euro.

Tuition fee per semester of regular degree program: CHF 1170 / ca. 800 Euro.

Costs of living per month: ca. CHF 1500 / ca. 1000 Euro for apartment, food, insurances, etc.

Starting dates & deadlines:

Bachelor's and Master's programs start in September (fall semester), additional admission in February (spring semester) for selected Master's programs.

Application deadline: End of April for entry in September, End of November for entry in February.