Tuition for the University of St. Gallen Master in Management is CHF 9,987 (full program) for the 18 months program.
| Total tuition | CHF 9,987 (full program) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (numeric) | CHF 9,987 |
| Program length | 18 months |
Tuition figures are the published rate for the 2026–27 cycle and exclude living costs, travel, and optional exchange fees. Scholarships and need-based aid can materially reduce the net cost — see the FAQs below.
Frequently asked questions
How can St. Gallen tuition be so low?
The University of St. Gallen is a Swiss public university, so SIM-HSG students pay regulated public-university tuition rather than market-rate fees. The full 18-month program costs CHF 9,987 — roughly a tenth of peer private programs. Living costs in Switzerland are high (CHF 24,000–30,000 per year is typical), so the total cost of attendance is competitive rather than cheap in absolute terms, but the tuition itself is unusual.
What does the FT number-one ranking actually measure?
The Financial Times Masters in Management ranking weights three-year-post-graduation salary, career progression, international experience, faculty research, and a battery of school-reported metrics. St. Gallen has placed 1st in 14 of the last 15 rankings — the most consistent top finish of any school globally. The combination of small cohort size, strong careers outcomes, and high international exposure drives the score.
Where do SIM-HSG graduates work?
Consulting accounts for roughly 42% of placements (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture, Roland Berger), financial services for 22% (UBS, the major Swiss private banks, European investment banks), and technology for 12% (Amazon, Microsoft, regional tech firms). Geographic placement is concentrated in the German-speaking economies — Switzerland, Germany, and Austria — with material flow into London, the Nordics, and the United States.
Sources
- University of St. Gallen — SIM-HSG program overview ↗ — University of St. Gallen
- St. Gallen SIM — Admission ↗ — University of St. Gallen
- St. Gallen — Master application deadlines (Autumn 2027 rounds) ↗ — 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