01 Study in Switzerland

International Students

Study at a Business School in Switzerland.

AUS Business School is the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland: an English-taught school on Lake Geneva with small classes and practice-led learning.

Established 1991English-taughtSwiss Riviera

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Tell us where you are in your planning and we will send the brochure, tuition details and the next steps for your intake.

Annual tuition, Bachelor's to DBACHF 25'050 – 30'000

One-time application and admission feesCHF 1'750

Funds to show for the Swiss permitCHF 25'000

Tuition is charged per academic year. The permit amount is proof of funds you keep, not a payment to AUS — the full breakdown is in the next section.

Program overviews across Bachelor, Master, DBA and Federal Diploma levels
Annual tuition, scholarships and payment information
Admission requirements and the documents you will need
Guidance on the Swiss student permit and living costs

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Programs & Tuition

Four levels. One clear price each.

Start with the level that matches where you are now, then read the two costs that sit beyond tuition. Every figure is per academic year and confirmed in your offer letter.

Bachelor's Degree

BSc in Business Administration

For school leavers and transfer students starting a first degree. Three years, nine academic terms, taught entirely in English.

from CHF 28'000per year

3 years · 10 specializations, two price points

Nine specializations at CHF 28'000 per year

Accounting
Aviation Management
Business Management
Healthcare Administration
Human Resource Management
Integrated & Digital Marketing
International Business
Sports Management – Athletic Administration
Sports Management – Sports Marketing

Tuition only. Accommodation, insurance and daily living are arranged and paid separately, which is why this price is lower.

All-inclusive package

Hospitality Management at CHF 30'000 per year

The tenth specialization, priced as a single annual package rather than tuition alone:

Accommodation — a shared room with shared bathroom. Other room options are available at an additional fee.
Health insurance — the Swiss mandatory LAMal basic coverage, arranged on your behalf.
Transport — a public transport pass covering your daily commute from school accommodation to campus.
Residence permit — the Swiss residence permit fees set by the local cantonal authorities.

Not included: food, visa fees and extra-curricular activities.

Master's Degree

MSc specializations

For graduates building a specialist career, or career changers with a first degree.

CHF 25'050per year

2 years · 9 specializations

Aviation Management
Data Analytics
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Human Resource Management
International Business
Leadership & Change
Sports Management
Strategic Brand & Digital Marketing

Tuition only. Accommodation, insurance and daily living are arranged separately.

Doctorate

Doctor of Business Administration

For experienced professionals who already hold a master’s degree.

CHF 26'000per year

Executive doctorate

Applied research
Leadership
Doctoral dissertation

Built around your current role, with a doctoral dissertation.

Federal Diploma

Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration

For working professionals who need a nationally recognized Swiss qualification.

CHF 28'000per year

Part-time

Swiss-recognized
Part-time
Practice-led

Delivered part-time around your job.

Paid to AUS, once

CHF 250Application fee, paid when you apply.
CHF 1'500Admission fee, paid when you accept your place.

Shown or arranged, not paid to AUS

CHF 25'000Available funds you must prove per year for the Swiss student permit. This is your own money for living costs, not a fee.
VariesAccommodation, food, health insurance and local travel. Covered by the Hospitality package, arranged separately for every other program.

Estimate your own total with the cost calculator, read how tuition, fees and scholarships work, or see every program and entry requirement on the programs page.

AUS scholarships reduce tuition by up to 30% and are awarded on merit (a minimum GPA of 3.2 for bachelor and 3.5 for master applicants) or on demonstrated financial need. Awards depend on available funds and continued eligibility. Tuition and fee figures are reviewed regularly and your offer letter confirms the amounts that apply to you.

Life in Switzerland

A small country with remarkable range.

Switzerland sits at the centre of Europe. From La Tour-de-Peilz you are on the Swiss Riviera, on the shore of Lake Geneva, with the Alps behind you and Geneva and Lausanne within easy reach by train.

Daily life is safe, orderly and well connected. Trains, buses and boats link the towns along the lake, so students travel car-free between campus, housing and the region.

Locally, French is the everyday language. At AUS, everything is taught in English, which is why students arrive from across the world and settle in quickly.

At the centre of Europe

Paris, Milan, Munich and Zurich are reachable by train, which makes weekends and term breaks genuinely international.

A safe, orderly base

Low crime, reliable public services and clear processes make moving to Switzerland straightforward for international students.

Four-season access

Ski in winter, swim in the lake in summer. Mountain and lakeside trips are part of ordinary student life here.

Strong industries

Finance, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, aviation and technology all recruit in Switzerland, and several work directly with AUS.

French locally, English internationally

You practise French with neighbours, landlords and classmates while studying entirely in English.

The Swiss Riviera campus

Teaching and student life happen in La Tour-de-Peilz, a short walk from the lake and the train station.

Read the full guide to living in Switzerland, including transport, insurance and everyday costs.

Why AUS

Five reasons students choose AUS.

01

Rated four stars overall by QS Stars

AUS holds a four-star overall rating in the QS Stars University Ratings, with the highest five-star rating for Teaching and for Business & Management Studies.

02

Ranked in Switzerland and worldwide

AUS is ranked Top 2 in Switzerland and Top 200 globally for the Master in Management, and Top 3 in Switzerland for the Global MBA.

03

Practice-led and taught in English

Every program is built around casework, projects and real organizational problems, so you build a portfolio of decisions rather than only a transcript.

04

A US dual-degree pathway

Eligible students can add a US degree through the AUS collaboration with Tiffin University while studying in Switzerland.

05

Careers, internships and industry access

Coaching, internships, employer connections and industry visits connect study with the sectors that recruit in Switzerland.

06

A route for working professionals

The part-time Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration is a nationally recognized qualification designed around your job.

QS Stars University Ratings

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QS Rankings 2026

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Next Steps

Talk it through with an admissions advisor.

Bring your questions about programs, tuition, funding and the Swiss student permit. An advisor will help you work out which route fits your budget and your plans.

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