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Master's degrees

Postgraduate degrees that deepen or change a field of study.

18 programs found

Zurich, Switzerland

  • Computer Science and IT
  • MSc
  • 2 years (120 ECTS)
  • English

A theory-and-practice Master's with five specialisations: data management systems, machine intelligence, secure and reliable systems, visual and interactive computing, and theoretical computer science. Students can work within the department's research groups and may do an interdisciplinary thesis with other ETH departments.

Zurich, Switzerland

  • Engineering and Technology
  • MSc
  • 1.5 years (90 ECTS)
  • English

Deepens the core areas of mechanical engineering such as mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials, production and control engineering, with mathematics, computer science, physics and chemistry integrated. Economics, management, political science and humanities courses broaden the technical education.

Zurich, Switzerland

  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • MSc
  • 1.5 years (90 ECTS)
  • English

Built on core areas in statistical modelling, applied statistics and mathematical statistics, followed by subject-related and free electives. A statistics lab applies the methods to a real consulting case, and the programme closes with a Master's thesis.

Bern, Switzerland

  • Environment and Sustainability
  • MSc
  • 4 semesters (120 ECTS)
  • English

An interdisciplinary Master's run by the Graduate School of Climate Sciences at the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research. Students assemble a curriculum from electives in climate and atmospheric sciences, economics and social sciences and write a thesis in an affiliated research unit, leading to one of several specialisations.

Bern, Switzerland

  • Computer Science and IT
  • MSc
  • 3 semesters (90 ECTS)
  • English

A joint Master's in computer science offered by the universities of Bern, Neuchâtel and Fribourg; students enrol through one of the partner universities. It is available as a 90 ECTS mono program or a 30 ECTS minor.

Bern, Switzerland

  • Finance, Economics and Accounting
  • MSc
  • 3 semesters (90 ECTS)
  • English

A Master's that builds on Bachelor-level economics with selected specialised topics, group work and independent study, with strong emphasis on processing and analysing data. The curriculum is flexible, and internships and study at other universities can be credited.

Fribourg, Switzerland

  • Finance, Economics and Accounting
  • MSc
  • 3-4 semesters (90 ECTS)
  • English

A master that combines data analytics with the economics of markets and organisations, with two compulsory modules and individual electives. Students work with big data, artificial intelligence, Python and R and study platform economics and market strategies.

Fribourg, Switzerland

  • Natural and Life Sciences
  • MSc
  • 4 semesters (120 ECTS)
  • English

A specialised master on changes in cold environments for students with a bachelor in a related discipline such as geology, physics or hydrology. It covers cryosphere processes, mountain geomorphology, natural hazards and land-atmosphere interactions, with measurement, modelling and data analysis tools.

Fribourg, Switzerland

  • Business and Management
  • MA
  • 3 semesters (90 ECTS); 4 semesters (120 ECTS) with the optional double degree
  • English

A management-oriented master with emphasis on international management and business in Europe, combining lectures, group work and case studies in intercultural teams. Selected students can add a double degree with EM Strasbourg Business School or the University of Pavia.

Lausanne, Switzerland

  • Finance, Economics and Accounting
  • MSc
  • 4 semesters (120 ECTS)
  • English

A two-year HEC Lausanne Master with three orientations: Asset and Risk Management, Corporate Finance, and Financial Entrepreneurship and Data Science. The program is recognised by the CFA Institute as a CFA Program Partner.

Lausanne, Switzerland

  • Environment and Sustainability
  • MSc
  • 4 semesters (120 ECTS)
  • English

A joint programme taught across UNIL, IMD and EPFL that combines technology, economics and management, and tools for sustainable solutions. Three semesters of courses and team projects are followed by a Master project based on an industry internship.

Lucerne, Switzerland

  • Business and Management
  • MA
  • 3 semesters (90 ECTS), full-time
  • English, German

A generalist master or one of four specialisations; the general programme and the Market-oriented Management and Applied Data Science specialisations can be completed entirely in English. It combines economics, business administration and quantitative methods with a focus on data analysis.