ZHAW is a public university of applied sciences, so tuition is heavily subsidised: about CHF 720 per semester for Swiss-domiciled students — roughly CHF 2,160 over the three-semester programme — with a CHF 500 per-semester surcharge for students domiciled abroad (about CHF 3,660 total). Two one-off CHF 100 charges apply alongside — a registration fee for the admission process and an enrolment fee — plus small compulsory per-semester memberships of the Academic Sports Association Zurich (CHF 35) and the ZHAW students' association (CHF 25). Even at the international rate this is inexpensive by global standards; Swiss living costs are the larger expense.
Tuition for the ZHAW School of Management and Law Master in Management is CHF 720 per semester Swiss-domiciled (≈CHF 2,160); +CHF 500/semester for students domiciled abroad (≈CHF 3,660); plus CHF 60/semester association fees and two one-off CHF 100 charges for the 15 months program.
| Total tuition | CHF 720 per semester Swiss-domiciled (≈CHF 2,160); +CHF 500/semester for students domiciled abroad (≈CHF 3,660); plus CHF 60/semester association fees and two one-off CHF 100 charges |
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| Tuition (numeric) | CHF 2,160 |
| Program length | 15 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
Where does ZHAW rank for the Master in Management?
How much does ZHAW's MSc in International Business cost?
Sources
- MSc in International Business — official programme page ↗ — ZHAW School of Management and Law
- ZHAW MSc in International Business recognised again in FT ranking 2025 ↗ — ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
- ZHAW School of Management and Law — quality and accreditations ↗ — ZHAW School of Management and Law
- ZHAW master's degree programmes — fees. RE-READ IN FULL 2026-09-09 for the fee-convention sweep; the whole table, not just the tuition row: tuition "per semester CHF 720.–"; "Additional tuition fees for students who are not Swiss residents — per semester CHF 500.–"; "Registration fee for admission process — once — CHF 100.–"; "Enrolment fee for Bachelor's and Master's programmes — once — CHF 100.–"; "Membership of the Academic Sports Association Zurich (ASVZ) — per semester — CHF 35.–"; "Membership of the ZHAW Students Association (Alias) — per semester — CHF 25.–". Two conditions quoted verbatim: "The fees for the admission process must be paid in any event, even if you are not admitted to the later stages of the process", with a waiver if "they pass the admissions assessment/test and enrol for the next available programme start date"; and, on the non-resident supplement, "Under Swiss law, non-Swiss nationals who come to Switzerland to study are not considered residents of Switzerland (Art. 23 Swiss Civil Code)" and they pay it "during the entire duration of their studies (even if they move their official place of residence to Switzerland after commencing their studies)". Fees are set by the Government Council of the Canton of Zurich, not by the school ↗ — ZHAW School of Management and Law
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times