Doctoral admissions.
The Doctorate in Business Administration admits senior professionals on academic record, professional maturity, and research fit. Here is the route.
Senior professionals
pursuing the DBA.
This route is for experienced leaders and practitioners applying to the Doctorate in Business Administration while remaining in active professional life.
Leaders contributing original research from inside their organizations.
Practitioners grounding client work in original research.
Professionals moving toward faculty or advisory roles.
Your route through
the eight stages.
The process is the same for every applicant — only the requirements change. Where your route touches a stage differently, it is called out.
Pick the program that matches your goals — three intakes per year.
Confirm you meet this route's academic and English criteria.
Application form, ID, records, motivation letter, two references.
Apply online, by email, or by post and pay the CHF 250 application fee.
Completeness check, eligibility assessment, then your online interview.
Unconditional, conditional, deferred, or rejected — with next steps.
Sign the Offer Letter and Student Agreement; pay the CHF 1'500 fee.
Where applicable, the Swiss visa process begins after you receive your acceptance letter.
Your research interest is matched with AUS faculty supervision capacity during the Admissions Interview — come prepared to discuss the problem you want to study.
The shortlist
before you apply.
A recognized master's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
A substantial management or leadership track record — the DBA weighs it heavily.
A preliminary research interest aligned with faculty supervision capacity.
English evidence per the accepted list; CHF 250 Application Fee and CHF 1'500 Admission Fee.
The committee's review basis and cohort-specific notes are on the Doctoral Requirements page.
Rolling review,
three intakes.
AUS operates rolling admissions: applications are reviewed and decisions made continuously throughout the year. Exact application deadlines per intake are published by AUS.
Prepare early if you need immigration processing or certified translations.
Availability depends on your chosen program and the academic calendar.
Your Offer Letter states the next available term unless you request another.
After a positive decision, return the signed Offer Letter, signed Student Agreement, and Admission Fee proof within 10 calendar days.
Due when applying. Non-refundable. Waivers are considered under special circumstances on a case-by-case basis via study@aus.swiss.
Confirms your place, due within 10 days of the Offer Letter. Non-refundable. Tuition follows the schedule in your Offer Letter.
Start the doctoral route.
Doctoral candidates are encouraged to talk to Admissions before applying, so research interests can be matched with supervision capacity early.