Study Sociology in Switzerland: programmes, fees and entry requirements
Switzerland has 6 undergraduate programmes in Sociology at 5 universities in 5 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €2,357 a year (€1,057–€2,579); non-EU students €2,357 a year (€1,057–€2,579).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: German (4), French (2), English (2)
- Selection: minimum requirements set by each university
All Sociology programmes in Switzerland
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | Universität Luzern | Lucerne | German, English | 3 yr | €2,357 | €2,357 |
| Soziologie | Universität Luzern | Lucerne | German, English | 3 yr | €2,357 | €2,357 |
| Soziologie | Universität Zürich | Zurich | German | 3 yr | €2,579 | €2,579 |
| Soziologie | Université de Fribourg | Fribourg | German | 3 yr | €2,082 | €2,082 |
| Sociologie | Université de Genève | Geneva | French | 3 yr | €1,057 | €1,057 |
| Pilier sociologie | Université de Neuchâtel | Neuchâtel | French | 3 yr | €1,670 | €1,670 |
How admission works in Switzerland
There is no cutoff score: each university sets minimum requirements for foreign school-leaving certificates by country (overview at swissuniversities.ch), sometimes with an additional entrance exam or limited places. Medicine has restricted admission with an aptitude test and is as a rule closed to foreign applicants living abroad. Universities of applied sciences usually require a vocational baccalaureate, or a general one plus a year of work experience. A certificate in the language of instruction is required; the level is set by the university.
See also: Study in Switzerland · Sociology in other countries
Sources
- swissuniversities — studyprogrammes.ch (Bachelor), checked 4 October 2026
- Universität Luzern — Studiengebühren (Bachelorstudium: Bildungsinländer / Bildungsausländer), checked 4 October 2026
- Université de Fribourg — Taxes universitaires, checked 4 October 2026
- Université de Neuchâtel — Taxes universitaires, checked 4 October 2026
- Université de Genève — Taxes semestrielles, checked 4 October 2026
- Universität Zürich — Gebühren und Beiträge für das Studium, checked 4 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.