ZHAW School of Management and Law vs HEC Lausanne

Frequently asked

Is ZHAW School of Management and Law or HEC Lausanne ranked higher?

On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, ZHAW School of Management and Law places #58 and HEC Lausanne #75, so ZHAW School of Management and Law ranks higher. A few places on one table rarely settle the decision, though — programme fit, location and cost usually matter more than the gap.

Which is more affordable, ZHAW School of Management and Law or HEC Lausanne?

Tuition is CHF 720 per semester Swiss-domiciled (≈CHF 2,160); +CHF 500/semester for students domiciled abroad (≈CHF 3,660) at ZHAW School of Management and Law and CHF 580 per semester (≈CHF 2,320 total) — flat public-university fee, all nationalities at HEC Lausanne. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Winterthur versus Lausanne, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.

Which has higher graduate salaries, ZHAW School of Management and Law or HEC Lausanne?

ZHAW School of Management and Law reports the higher graduate salary ($102k) against $97k at HEC Lausanne. Treat headline salary figures as indicative: they reflect each cohort's industry mix and how the school surveys alumni as much as raw earning power.

Do you need the GMAT for ZHAW School of Management and Law or HEC Lausanne?

ZHAW School of Management and Law has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; HEC Lausanne has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.

Should I choose ZHAW School of Management and Law or HEC Lausanne?

There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Winterthur, Switzerland versus Lausanne, Switzerland), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.