Study in Bern: universities, programmes and fees

Bern has 5 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 66 undergraduate programmes in 39 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €5,391 a year, a non-EU student €5,391 a year. 11 programmes are taught in English.

Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.

Universities in Bern

What you can study in Bern

• Languages and Literature 9
• Computer Science 5
• Business Administration 4
• Journalism 3
• Law 3
• Physics 2
• English Studies 2
• Archaeology 2
• Music and Musicology 2
• Philosophy 2
• Performing Arts 2
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2
• Primary Education Teaching 2
• Mathematics 1
• Biochemistry 1
• Biology 1
• Chemistry 1
• Geology 1
• Geography 1
• Economics 1
• History 1
• Art History 1
• Anthropology 1
• Sport Sciences 1
• Psychology 1
• Nursing 1
• Physiotherapy 1
• Social Work 1
• International Business 1
• Fine Arts 1
• Conservation and Restoration 1
• Design 1
• Medicine 1
• Dentistry 1
• Pharmacy 1
• Veterinary Medicine 1
• Multimedia and Video Games 1
• Pedagogy 1
• Political Science 1

Programmes in English

Student residences

Prices published by the universities or the public student housing service.

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. More in the guide Study in Switzerland.