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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Switzerland.
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Masters in Finance in Switzerland
A master's in Finance covers corporate finance, investments, financial modelling and risk — a pre-experience alternative to an MBA for finance careers. Here is how studying it in Switzerland works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 3 universities compared
- From ₹62 lakh – ₹64 lakh
- Intakes: September (main)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Finance in Switzerland: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Finance in Switzerland usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 3 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹62 lakh – ₹64 lakh (UZH) to ₹65 lakh – ₹71 lakh (HSG). After graduating: up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation.
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Masters in Finance in Switzerland at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ CHF 1,000 – 4,500 per year at public universities; private hotel schools much higher
- Living costs
- ≈ CHF 1,800 – 2,500 per month
- Typical budget
- ₹22–40 lakh per year
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation
Overview
Why study Finance in Switzerland?
A master's in Finance covers corporate finance, investments, financial modelling and risk — a pre-experience alternative to an MBA for finance careers.
Switzerland offers globally top-ranked ETH Zurich and EPFL, world-famous hospitality and hotel-management schools and low tuition at public universities.
Universities
Universities for Finance in Switzerland
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Specialisations
Popular Finance specialisations
Corporate Finance
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Switzerland.
Financial Risk
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Switzerland.
Fintech
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Switzerland.
Quantitative Finance
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Switzerland.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
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- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE or B.Sc with strong maths
- Bachelor's: BA Economics
- Prerequisite: Accounting basics
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Excel
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Finance in Switzerland
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Switzerland offers globally top-ranked ETH Zurich and EPFL. Typical roles afterwards include Financial Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst and Risk Analyst.
On our list: UZH, UNIGE and HSG.
From ₹62 lakh – ₹64 lakh at UZH up to ₹65 lakh – ₹71 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Com/BBA, b.Tech/BE or B.Sc with strong maths and BA Economics, with accounting basics, statistics and excel, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation. During your studies: up to 15 hours a week during term (after the first 6 months); full-time in holidays.
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