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University of St.Gallen (HSG)

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University of St.Gallen (HSG), St. Gallen Switzerland

Ranking

# =436QS World University Rankings

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9Undergraduate programs

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23Postgraduate programs

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About University of St.Gallen (HSG)

Internationality, practical relevance and an integrative approach have characterised education at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) ever since its founding in 1898. Today, we educate more than 9,500 students in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, International Affairs and Computer Science. With success: according to current rankings, HSG is among Europe’s leading business universities. The Financial Times recognised the University of St.Gallen in its 2023 ranking of European business schools as one of the best in Europe, raising it to the 6th position. HSG holds the distinction of being the leading business university both in Switzerland and in the German-speaking region. Our integrative education, with high academic standards, has earned us international seals of approval, including EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA accreditation. Our students also appreciate HSG: about 90% of graduates would choose the university again.

The University of St.Gallen is an international centre for thought leadership, broadening horizons and fostering relations with a wide variety of countries and cultures. Dialogue with students from more than 120 nationalities provides a wealth of international experience in St.Gallen. We encourage our students to enrich their education through specific international experiences, offering various opportunities, including the renowned CEMS MIM programme.

University of St.Gallen  –  From insight to impact.

More information:  https://www.unisg.ch/en/

Pick a date for your Open Day – online or on campus:  https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/get-in-touch/infodays/

About University of St.Gallen (HSG)

Internationality, practical relevance and an integrative approach have characterised education at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) ever since its founding in 1898. Today, we educate more than 9,500 students in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, International Affairs and Computer Science. With success: according to current rankings, HSG is among Europe’s leading business universities. The Financial Times recognised the University of St.Gallen in its 2023 ranking of European business schools as one of the best in Europe, raising it to the 6th position. HSG holds the distinction of being the leading business university both in Switzerland and in the German-speaking region. Our integrative education, with high academic standards, has earned us international seals of approval, including EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA accreditation. Our students also appreciate HSG: about 90% of graduates would choose the university again.

The University of St.Gallen is an international centre for thought leadership, broadening horizons and fostering relations with a wide variety of countries and cultures. Dialogue with students from more than 120 nationalities provides a wealth of international experience in St.Gallen. We encourage our students to enrich their education through specific international experiences, offering various opportunities, including the renowned CEMS MIM programme.

University of St.Gallen  –  From insight to impact.

More information:  https://www.unisg.ch/en/

Pick a date for your Open Day – online or on campus:  https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/get-in-touch/infodays/

Available programs

Bilingual Bachelor's studies

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) offers 6 Bachelor’s programmes. Bachelor's studies consist of the Assessment Year and studies in the major. After three years, successful students are awarded the internationally recognised degree of Bachelor of Arts or, in the case of Computer Science, a Bachelor of Science.

You can complete the Assessment Year either in German or in English. Students who intend to pursue the German-language majors in Law, Law and Economics, or Computer Science must complete the Assessment Year in German. Those planning to major in Business Administration, Economics, or International Affairs can choose either the German or English track of the Assessment Year, as these majors are bilingual.

All students in the bilingual Bachelor's programme must attend at least two courses taught in the other language. Students who choose the English-language track of the Assessment Year are not required to speak German prior to their studies. They can learn German while studying and attend courses taught in German towards the end of the Bachelor's programme. German classes are offered by the HSG's Language Center.

For more information, visit our website (https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/) or one of our Open Days (https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/get-in-touch/infodays/).

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) offers 14 Master’s programmes that build on the respective major of the Bachelor’s degree. The programmes in economics and law have a standard period of study of three semesters, the Master’s programme in Computer Science has a standard period of study of four semesters. Depending on the programme, students can study either in German, English or in both languages. Our graduates receive a clear academic profile that prepares them for demanding tasks in practice and science. After acquiring all the necessary achievements in the core and contextual studies and successfully writing a Master’s thesis, our students are awarded the academic degree of Master of Arts, or Master of Science for the Computer Science programme.

Education at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) provides optimal preparation for your future. HSG is more than just an educational institution; it is a place of inspiration that stimulates critical thinking. You will acquire up-to-date, practically relevant knowledge and gain valuable insights, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to social and economic progress as well as your own personal development. "From insight to impact" is not just our message; it is a promise by which we can be measured.

For more information, visit our website (https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/) or one of our Open Days (https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/get-in-touch/infodays/)

University information

Bachelor

100+
5.5+

Master

100+
7+
680+
9,121
55%
45%
2,758
48%
52%
490
44%
56%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

University of St.Gallen (HSG) is one of the top public universities in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is ranked #=436 in QS World University Rankings 2024.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #=393
  • 2014
    #411-420
  • 2015
    #421-430
  • 2016
    #=329
  • 2017
    #=288
  • 2018
    #372
  • 2019
    #375
  • 2020
    #398
  • 2021
    #428
  • 2022
    #=459
  • 2023
    #501-510
  • 2024
    #=436

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