Study Biology in Switzerland: programmes, fees and entry requirements

Switzerland has 11 undergraduate programmes in Biology at 8 universities in 7 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €1,797 a year (€1,057–€5,391); non-EU students €1,797 a year (€1,057–€5,391).

Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.

• Taught in: German (6), French (5), English (1)
• Selection: minimum requirements set by each university

All Biology programmes in Switzerland

How admission works in Switzerland

There is no cutoff score: each university sets minimum requirements for foreign school-leaving certificates by country (overview at swissuniversities.ch), sometimes with an additional entrance exam or limited places. Medicine has restricted admission with an aptitude test and is as a rule closed to foreign applicants living abroad. Universities of applied sciences usually require a vocational baccalaureate, or a general one plus a year of work experience. A certificate in the language of instruction is required; the level is set by the university.

See also: Study in Switzerland · Biology in other countries