Switzerland
Study in Zurich (Zürich): universities, programmes and fees
Zurich has 10 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 114 undergraduate programmes in 49 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €2,579 a year, a non-EU student €2,579 a year. 4 programmes are taught in English.
- Universities
- 10
- Programmes
- 114
- Taught in English
- 4
- EU fee / year
- €2,579
- Non-EU fee / year
- €2,579
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Zurich
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universität Zürich | public | 57 | €2,579 | €2,579 |
| Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich | public | 24 | €4,630 | €4,630 |
| Fachhochschule Kalaidos | private | 10 | — | — |
| Zürcher Hochschule der Künste | public | 8 | €2,579 | €2,579 |
| Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich | private | 4 | — | — |
| Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich | public | 4 | — | — |
| Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (Zürich) | public | 2 | €3,382 | €3,382 |
| Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Zürich) | public | 2 | €2,579 | €2,579 |
| Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik Zürich | public | 2 | — | — |
| SBS Swiss Business School (Zürich) | private | 1 | — | — |
What you can study in Zurich
- Languages and Literature 13
- Business Administration 8
- Computer Science 7
- Medicine 6
- Music and Musicology 5
- Chemistry 5
- Primary Education Teaching 4
- Performing Arts 3
- Biology 3
- Mathematics 3
- Physics 3
- Pedagogy 3
- Biochemistry 3
- Industrial Engineering 2
- Law 2
- Finance and Accounting 2
- Journalism 2
- Fine Arts 2
- Social Work 2
- Geology 2
- Environmental Engineering 2
- Political Science 2
- History 2
- Anthropology 2
- Psychology 2
- Nursing 1
- Solicitor Studies 1
- Design 1
- Multimedia and Video Games 1
- Civil Engineering 1
- Chemical Engineering 1
- Pharmacy 1
- Electrical Engineering 1
- Materials Engineering 1
- Mechanical Engineering 1
- Agronomy 1
- Environmental Sciences 1
- Architecture 1
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics 1
- Food Science and Technology 1
- Geography 1
- Dentistry 1
- Veterinary Medicine 1
- Economics 1
- English Studies 1
- Art History 1
- Philosophy 1
- Sociology 1
- Archaeology 1
Programmes in English
| Programme | University | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | SBS Swiss Business School (Zürich) | — | — |
| Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft | Universität Zürich | €2,579 | €2,579 |
| Bachelor in Contemporary Dance | Zürcher Hochschule der Künste | €2,579 | €2,579 |
| Bachelor in Fine Arts | Zürcher Hochschule der Künste | €2,579 | €2,579 |
Student residences
Prices published by the universities or the public student housing service.
| Residence | University | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WOKO — Studentische Wohngenossenschaft Zürich | UZH | 225–1,458 CHF / month |
| WOKO — Studentische Wohngenossenschaft Zürich | ETHZ | 225–1,458 CHF / month |
| WOKO — Studentische Wohngenossenschaft Zürich | ZHdK | 225–1,458 CHF / month |
| WOKO — Studentische Wohngenossenschaft Zürich | PH Zürich | 225–1,458 CHF / month |
| WOKO — Studentische Wohngenossenschaft Zürich | ZHAW · Zürich | 225–1,458 CHF / month |
| WOKO — Studentische Wohngenossenschaft Zürich | HfH | 225–1,458 CHF / month |
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.
Sources
- Universität Zürich — Gebühren und Beiträge für das Studium, checked 4 October 2026
- swissuniversities — studyprogrammes.ch (Bachelor), checked 4 October 2026
- ETH Zürich — Tuition fees, checked 4 October 2026
- Zürcher Hochschule der Künste — Studiengebühren, checked 4 October 2026
- SUPSI — Taxes, checked 4 October 2026
- ZHAW — Kosten Bachelorstudium, checked 4 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.