Study Biotechnology in Switzerland: programmes, fees and entry requirements
Switzerland has 3 undergraduate programmes in Biotechnology at 2 universities in 2 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €2,579 a year (€2,114–€2,579); non-EU students €2,579 a year (€2,579–€10,570).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: German (3)
- Selection: minimum requirements set by each university
All Biotechnology programmes in Switzerland
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Life Sciences | Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (Muttenz) | Muttenz | German | 3 yr | €2,114 | €10,570 |
| Bachelor in Applied Digital Life Sciences | Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Wädenswil) | Wädenswil | German | 3 yr | €2,579 | €2,579 |
| Bachelor in Biotechnologie | Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Wädenswil) | Wädenswil | German | 3 yr | €2,579 | €2,579 |
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 · Biotechnology in other countries
Sources
- ZHAW — Kosten Bachelorstudium, checked 4 October 2026
- FHNW — Gebührenordnung Ausbildung (Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge), § 4, checked 4 October 2026
- swissuniversities — studyprogrammes.ch (Bachelor), checked 4 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.