University of St. Gallen runs 4 application rounds. Earlier rounds generally carry higher acceptance odds and earlier scholarship visibility.
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| R1 EU/EEA | 31 October 2026 |
| R2 | 31 January 2027 |
| R3 | 31 March 2027 |
| R4 | 30 April 2027 |
Dates are confirmed against the school's official admissions page. See every European school's rounds side by side on our interactive deadlines timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How small is the SIM-HSG cohort?
SIM-HSG enrols around 52 students per intake — one of the smallest top-ten MiM cohorts in the world. The small class is intentional. SIM is a selective signature programme within HSG's broader masters portfolio, and the school protects intimacy in seminars and group work. Most modules cap at 25–30 students and faculty access is materially closer than at larger programs.
Is St. Gallen a CEMS school?
Yes — St. Gallen is one of the founding members of the CEMS Global Alliance (1988). SIM-HSG students can apply to the joint CEMS Master in International Management, which adds an exchange semester at one of more than 30 CEMS partner schools and a business project for a corporate client. Roughly a third of SIM-HSG students pursue the CEMS route alongside their HSG degree.
Which double-degree partners does SIM-HSG offer?
SIM-HSG has formal double-degree partnerships with Nanyang Business School in Singapore, INCAE in Costa Rica, ESADE in Barcelona, RSM Erasmus in Rotterdam, HEC Paris, and FGV-EAESP in São Paulo. Students apply for these partnerships during their first SIM term and typically spend an additional 6–12 months at the partner school, graduating with two master's degrees.
Sources
- University of St. Gallen — SIM-HSG program overview ↗ — University of St. Gallen
- St. Gallen SIM — Admission ↗ — University of St. Gallen
- St. Gallen — Registration & tuition fees ↗ — University of St. Gallen
- St. Gallen — SIM double degrees ↗ — University of St. Gallen
- CEMS — University of St. Gallen (founding member) ↗ — CEMS
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times