Universities in Switzerland - Swiss universities and colleges: English speaking universities in Europe, study abroad programs, hotel management master's degree, top MBA courses, semester abroad in central Europe. International university programs / American university education. Apply to English universities in Switzerland. Universitäten in der Schweiz.
European University is recognized worldwide as one of the top business schools due to the excellence of its students and faculty. Established in 1973, EU has developed a business education that delivers high quality teaching, a competitive learning environment and a network of several campuses in different countries. This broad network encourages students to participate in inter-campus exchanges in the following countries: Spain, Switzerland, Germany, UK, Austria, Turkey, Syria, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Taiwan.
Our three campuses in Geneva, Montreux & Yvorne offer strong academic credentials combined with real work experience. Geneva is a truly international city, based at the heart of Europe, making it an ideal place to study international management. The city is host to the United Nations and specialized agencies such as the World Trade Organization. Many multinationals are located in the region due to the excellent logistical network and the central location of Geneva which is only one hour by air from major European cities. Montreux is a one hour drive from Geneva on the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) crowned by the majestic Alps.
EU offers traditional programs in English of Bachelor & Master of Business Administration (BBA & MBA), and also the possibility to specialize in different fields of management education, e.g. Business Administration, Communication & Public Relations, International Business, Leisure & Tourism Management, International Relations, Sports Management, International Marketing, Global Banking & Finance, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, E-Business and Human Resources Management.
The International Hotel Management Institute (IMI) is a leading hotel management school in Lucerne, in north-central Switzerland. We offer a range of internationally-recognised courses in the fields of hospitality, tourism, culinary arts & events management.
We offer certificate, diploma and bachelor's degree courses, as well as a range Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programs. The language of instruction is English. We promise to find job opportunities for all our graduates, and a paid practical training after every semester either in Switzerland or abroad.
Lucerne (Luzern) is located in the centre of Europe. It is only an hour's drive from Zurich, which has the closest international airport with connections to cities all over the world. Lucerne is 180km from Geneva and 65km from Berne and is served by excellent road and rail links.
IMI is a highly-specialized hospitality and tourism management institution which educates and trains talented individuals from around the globe to take up professional positions in the world’s largest industry. IMI programmes are validated by our academic partner, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), ensuring the highest quality assurance standards are maintained.
Student Testimonial: "I learned more in these 6 months..than I learned in my 4 years at a top hospitality university in the USA. The MBA program has fully prepared me to be a leader in the industry..I HIGHLY recommend IMI as the Hospitality University of choice."
Founded in 1970, and headquartered in Minnesota in the U.S., Walden University is an accredited global leader in student-centered online education, and attracts a community of extraordinary students and faculty from Switzerland and the rest of the world.
Walden is the flagship online university of the Laureate International Universities network, a global network of more than 55 online and campus-based universities in 27 countries. The network includes more than 600,000 students across Asia, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, the Middle East, and North America.
Through our unique, multinational educational community, Walden and Laureate are creating opportunities for our students to advance their lives and the communities they serve.
We offer frequent start dates to over 40 online degree programs with more than 140 specializations and concentrations, with Master's and Doctoral degree programs in the fields of Business & Management, Leadership, Public Administration, Education, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Human Services, Counseling and Psychology.
Walden University offers Online Master / PhD & Doctorate Degrees, and schools that specialize in Business, Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Health, Nursing.
4. University of Liverpool, Online
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University of Liverpool (UOL) offers 100% Online Master's & Doctorate degree courses to Swiss and international students in the fields of Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Education and Law. Since its foundation in 1881, UOL has produced eight Nobel Prize winners. This academic excellence is one reason why almost three thousand professionals from more than 175 countries have chosen it for their 100% online Master's or Doctorate degrees. They also recognise that the University’s exclusive partnership with e-Learning experts Laureate Online Education provides a uniquely global perspective and stimulating educational experience.
Outstanding reputation - The Financial Times has ranked the University of Liverpool among the top 10 UK universities in terms of annual research income; and it is the 15th largest research university in the UK. The University is also one of the top 25 universities in England according to the latest Times Higher Education Supplement University World Rankings.
Many countries, including the US and Canada, accept the standard of degrees awarded by UK universities as equivalent to their own.
- Doctor of Education - Higher Education (EdD)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- MBA programs
- Master of Science (MSc) programs in International Management
- MSc in Project Management
- MSc in International Accounting & Finance
- MSc in IT
- MSc in Software Engineering
- MSc in Clinical Research
- MSc in Applied Psychology
- MSc in Forensic Psychology & Criminal Investigation
- Master of Public Health
- LLM in International Business Law
- LLM in International Finance & Banking Law,
and more..
5. Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS), Lucerne
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Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS), in Lucerne, north-central Switzerland, is an accredited hospitality management school offering diploma, bachelor degree and postgraduate courses in Hospitality and Culinary Management including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Global Management & Hospitality Management. The language of instruction in all courses is English.
Industry training is an integral part of our study programs. We provide one paid work placement / internship training assignment per year in a business that has been carefully selected as a training venue. In addition, BHMS works with numerous international placement agencies that specialize in placing graduated students in Europe, Asia and North America.
BHMS is located on the shore of Lake Lucerne and in the heart of Lucerne city which is traditionally considered first and foremost as a tourist destination. This unique city is perfect for any international student who is looking for an experience of studying in Switzerland and to be well prepared for an ever challenging global career. Lucerne station enjoys excellent links to the rest of Switzerland via rail services operated by SBB and Zentralbahn.
The Geneva Graduate School of Governance (GGSG) in Geneva, Switzerland, is a bilingual English and French higher education institution of governance studies, international development and social sciences. English is the main teaching language. GGSG offers international students a choice of both campus-based & online graduate degree programs including 2-year master's degree programs & 1-year graduate certificates in fields such as Risk & Disaster Management, Management of Energy & Natural Resources and more, as well as intensive training periods. We also offer Ph.Ds in substantive fields related to international relations, governance, security, societal trends & more.
The education offered is geared towards international careers in both the public and private sectors, will give pride of place to leadership development, communication skills, practice and action to promote prompt sizing up of situations and sound decision-making.
Geneva provides easy access to and from other international cities in Europe and around the world via Geneva International Airport, which is located 4 km (2 miles) north-west of the city and has direct connections to motorways, bus lines and railways.
Areas of specialization include:
* Risk & Disaster Management
* Management of Energy & Natural Resources
* Labour Management & Migration
* International Governance, Trade and Development
* Conflict Management and Post-Conflict Reconstruction
- Ph.D Programs: Subjects include Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Law & Management
7. Business School Lausanne
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Founded in 1987, Business School Lausanne is a leading innovator in business education. Located in the greater Lausanne area in Switzerland (central Europe), near the shores of Lake Geneva and the university community, BSL is in the heart of a vibrant study environment for local and international students alike and is just 30 minutes by car or train from Geneva and its international airport.
The school’s ACBSP accredited degree programs include BBA, Specialized Masters in Finance, Global Marketing and International Business, Full-time MBA, Executive MBA and DBA. BSL takes a pragmatic approach to learning by applying theory to practice and is backed by an multidisciplinary faculty of seasoned business professionals. English is the language of instruction at BSL.
BSL in among the Top 200 Global Business Schools (QS 2010/2011) and ranked third in Switzerland. The school attracts forward-thinking participants from more than 40 countries around the world, creating a dynamic multicultural environment . BSL is the first business school in Switzerland to provide students with an opportunity to attain membership to the international honor society Delta Mu Delta. BSL is ISO 9001 certified.
- BBA (Bachelor in Business Administrator)
- MBA (Full-time Modular Master in Business Administration)
- EMBA (Executive Master in Business Administration)
- MIB (Master in International Business)
- MSc Finance with CFA
- Executive MSc Finance with CFA
- MSc in Management
- MSc in Luxury Management
- MSc in Global Marketing
- DBA (Doctor in Business Administration)
- Diploma in Sustainable Business - in cooperation with University of St. Gallen
- Management Training Seminars - MBA level
8. Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
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Located in the cosmopolitan city of Geneva, Switzerland, The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a leading institution of research and higher education dedicated to the study of world affairs, with a particular emphasis on the fields of international relations and development issues. Each year the Graduate Institute awards a significant number of scholarships to Master and PhD students from around the world.
The Graduate Institute offers a range of master's degree courses and PhD programs in the fields of international affairs, development studies, international economics, political science, international law, international economics and international history. We provide a bilingual English-French working environment and are home to a diverse and vibrant group of students and faculty from all over the world. The Institute has a long-standing reputation of excellence and shares strong ties with the international and non-governmental organisations in Geneva.
Geneva provides easy access to and from other international cities in Europe and around the world via Geneva International Airport and our excellent motorways, bus lines and railways.
Master's Degree Courses:
- International Affairs
- Development Studies
- Anthropology and Sociology of Development
- International Law
- International Economics
- International History
- International Relations / Political Science
PhD Degree Courses:
- Anthropology and Sociology of Development
- International Law
- Development Economics
- International Economics
- International History
- International Relations / Political Science
We also offer Executive Education programs for working professionals.
9. Laboratory for Energy Conversion, Zurich
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The Laboratory for Energy Conversion (LEC) is part of the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering of ETH Zurich in Switzerland which is one of the world’s leading science and technology universities. We offer bachelor's and master's degree courses as well as PhD doctorate programs in the area of energy conversion. The language of instruction is English.
LEC is a community of students, engineers, scientists, and other professionals, selected from around the globe who are engaged in advancing state-of-the-art in research in the area of energy conversion. From transportation to electricity production to energy consumption, our society is powered by the use of complex conversion devices. We are devoted to advancing the frontiers of science and engineering in order to improve the efficient use of natural resources, while minimizing environmental impact of these systems, as well as developing renewable energy sources.
We offer bachelor, master and PhD degree programs in subjects including:
Spring:
- Aerospace Propulsion
- Energy Systems and Power Engineering
- Gas Turbine Mechanics and Design
- Wind Energy
Fall:
- New Enterprises for Engineers
- Thermodynamics III
- Turbomachinery Design
10. World Peace Academy - Swiss Centre for Peace Studies, Basel
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Based in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, on the French-Swiss border, The World Peace Academy runs a full-time postgraduate Master of Advanced Studies Programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation. Our institution is dedicated to peace both as a right and a duty. Those who participate in our educational programmes learn to recognize their duty to work for peace so as to promote the right to peace for all. We are a NGO affiliated with the University of Basel, which accredits our programme and issues our diplomas.
Students can begin the programme either in March, June or September each year. The MAS programme is accredited by the University of Basel, which issues the diploma. It is also possible to obtain an Advanced Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation for 12 weeks of courses. All courses on the MAS/Certificate are taught in English by leading specialists in their field from around the world.
The "World Peace Academy - Swiss Centre for Peace Studies" (WPA) is an educational institution that aims to promote a global culture of peace through the development of an innovative peace education programme and the education of experts and multipliers who can take their knowledge into the field, where it matters most.
9-month Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Peace and Conflict Transformation:
The program consists of 10 modules: Peace and Conflict Research; Conflict Transformation & Peace-building; Mediation & Communication; International Relations & International Law; From National to Human Security; Peace Education & Ethics; Human Rights, Gender & Democratization; Sustainable Development & Its Contributions to Peace; Peace Culture, Religions & the Media; Development of Key Competencies for Peace Workers.
