Master’s requirements.
What a recognized bachelor’s degree, English evidence, and the Tiffin University partnership mean for your application.
Applicants entering
a master's degree.
These requirements apply to all applicants to AUS one-year master's programs, whether you studied in Switzerland or abroad.
Holders of a bachelor's degree applying directly to a one-year master's program.
Degree-holders adding a specialization while remaining in their careers.
AUS bachelor's graduates may have certain steps of the process waived by the Admissions Committee.
A recognized
bachelor's degree.
- A bachelor's degree from a university or other higher education institution, or an equivalent foreign higher education institution recognized or accredited in the country of origin
- Students are subject to the specific admission requirements of AUS educational partner Tiffin UniversityTiffin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in the United States and awards the second degree of the dual-degree pathway.
Candidates applying for a master's degree after completing an AUS bachelor's degree may have certain steps of the application process waived by the Admissions Committee, such as the interview or reference letters.
The complete file,
item by item.
Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by notarized English translations, arranged at your own expense, before the application can be reviewed as complete.
English at the level
the program demands.
Applicants whose native language is not English and whose previous instruction was not in English must evidence proficiency. Each master's program page states its exact level — typically IELTS 6.0 with no single element below 5.5.
Each master's program page states its IELTS requirement alongside the curriculum and outcomes.
CEFR, IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, NCUK, Pearson PTE, Duolingo, and more. Results must be no older than two years.
Every accepted test and minimum score, including the visa-specific list, on one 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.
Ready with your degree? Apply.
If you hold a recognized bachelor’s degree and meet the English evidence, start the application — the Admissions Interview is scheduled only after the eligibility review.