Founded in 1898, the University of St. Gallen (HSG) is Switzerland’s leading business school. It is renowned worldwide for management, economics and finance, and holds triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), a distinction held by only 1% of business schools.

The University of St. Gallen at a glance

Location	St. Gallen (Switzerland)
Founded	1898
Type	University / business school (public)
Key strengths	Management, economics, finance, law
Rankings	Master in Strategy & International Management ranked No. 1 in the world (Financial Times); one of the top business schools in Europe

Admission

Admission to HSG is selective and depends on your profile and the programme you are applying to (the Bachelor’s is taught in German, while many Master’s programmes are taught in English). A strong application and, in some cases, an entrance exam are required.

Tuition fees

As the University of St. Gallen is a public institution, its tuition fees are moderate compared with those of private schools; they vary depending on your status (resident or international) and your programme. Check the official website for current fees.

How do you get into the University of St. Gallen?

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Sources: information published by the University of St. Gallen and international rankings (QS, Financial Times, THE). Figures change every year: check the latest data on the official website.