Switzerland

Switzerland: Language and intakes

Language requirements and application intakes in Switzerland.

Language requirements and intakes

Language requirement: Master's: ETH C1 English; UZH C1 (IELTS 7 / TOEFL 100 old scale); UNIL HEC TOEFL 100 / IELTS 7; USI B2+ (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 85); EPFL no mandatory test for CS/DS; Geneva GSEM B2.Source
Intakes and deadlines: Autumn semester (September) main intake; some programmes allow spring (February). Master's deadlines for foreign applicants: ETH 30 Nov, EPFL 15 Dec/31 Mar, UZH/UNIL/Basel/Bern 30 Apr (earlier with visa), Geneva Feb-Apr, HSG 31 Mar-30 Apr.Source

What to watch for in Language and intakes

Verify the language tests and minimum scores your target programme accepts.
Plan the validity of the result around your application and visa dates.
A programme taught in the local language may need a separate language-proficiency timeline.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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