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Master in Management in Switzerland.
4 Master in Management programs at business schools in Switzerland, ranked by Financial Times 2025 standing. Each links through to fees, GMAT, salary and deadline detail.
Deadline data for the 2 Switzerland programmes with published rounds was last verified against the schools' own admissions pages in . Track every round on the deadline timeline.
Go deeper MiM Salary & Careers in Switzerland → Median pay, top recruiters, employment rates and post-study work visas across all 4 programs.Reading on studying & living in Switzerland
- What a Master in Management Pays in Switzerland: The 2025 School Data Switzerland MiM career outcomes: FT weighted three-year salaries and employment rates at St. Gallen, ZHAW and HEC Lausanne — and the cost-of-living catch.
- Post-Study Work Visas for MiM Graduates in Europe: A Country-by-Country Guide Can you stay and work in Europe after a MiM? The post-study work visa for non-EU graduates — UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland and beyond.
- Working in Switzerland After a European MiM: The Six-Month Permit, Decoded Working in Switzerland after a MiM: the 6-month job-search permit under Art. 21(3) FNIA, the Swiss-degree gate, the work-permit quota, and the honest read.
- Bocconi vs St Gallen for a Master in Management: Which Should You Choose? Bocconi or St Gallen for your MiM? Rankings, cost, selectivity, cities and careers compared — Milan's broad powerhouse vs the FT #1 Swiss school.
- St. Gallen vs WHU for a Master in Management: Which Should You Choose? St. Gallen or WHU for your MiM? The FT's #1-ranked master vs Germany's leading private school — rankings, cost, cohort, the consulting pipeline and careers.
- The Best Master in Management in Switzerland: St. Gallen vs HEC Lausanne vs ZHAW How Switzerland's FT-ranked MiMs — St. Gallen, HEC Lausanne and ZHAW — compare on ranking, fees and admissions, and which one fits you.
MiM in Switzerland: common questions
How many Master in Management programs are there in Switzerland?
- We profile 4 Master in Management programs in Switzerland, ranked by their Financial Times 2025 standing. The highest-ranked is University of St. Gallen (FT #1) in St. Gallen. Each program on this page links through to its full fees, GMAT, salary and deadline data.
How much does a MiM in Switzerland cost?
- Tuition for the Switzerland programs we profile ranges from CHF 500 per semester (≈CHF 1,500 total) — flat public-university fee, all nationalities (University of Geneva – Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM)) to CHF 9,987 (full program) (University of St. Gallen). Fees are shown in each school's local currency and exclude living costs, which vary widely by city — so compare total cost of attendance, and confirm the current fee on the school's own page.
Can I study a MiM in Switzerland in English?
- Yes. All 4 programs we profile in Switzerland are taught entirely in English, so you can complete the degree in English. A working knowledge of the local language still helps with daily life and local internships — confirm the language of instruction on each program's page.
Do I need the GMAT for a MiM in Switzerland?
- 3 of the 4 programs we profile in Switzerland do not require the GMAT or GRE (some are test-optional or waive it under conditions); the rest ask for a test. Policies change each cycle, so confirm on each school's admissions page. Our directory of MiM programs in Europe without the GMAT lists the test-free options.
When are the application deadlines for a MiM in Switzerland?
- Most European MiMs, including those in Switzerland, run several application rounds between roughly September and the following summer, and many admit on a rolling basis — so earlier rounds usually carry more seats and better scholarship odds. Exact dates differ by school and move each cycle, so always confirm on the school's own page. Our deadline tracker puts every Switzerland program's rounds on one timeline so you can plan without missing a date. We last verified Switzerland's rounds against the schools' own admissions pages in May–June 2026.