Application & VISA Fees

Top Economics Universities & Colleges in Abroad in 2025

College InfoCourse NameEligibilityFees (per Year)Financial AidAction
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

Important Dates:Apply by January 15
Application Fees:CHF 100
Master in International EconomicsBachelor’s in economics or related field; English proficiencyCHF 8,000Financial aid: partial/full scholarships; tuition grantsApply
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

Important Dates:Rolling
Application Fees:CHF 1,000
PhD in International EconomicsMaster’s in Economics; research proposalSame as aboveFully funded plus work opportunitiesApply
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)

Important Dates:Apply by April 30
Application Fees:Approx. CHF 100
Bachelor in Economics (B.Sc., Italian/English)Secondary school diploma; language proficiency relevant to programCHF 8,000Same institutional grants as aboveApply
University of Lausanne (UNIL)

Important Dates:~Feb 28
Application Fees:~CHF 180 (estimate)
Economics (BSc, HEC)High school diploma; French B2; quantitative skills recommended~CHF 1,160As aboveApply
University of Lausanne (UNIL)

Important Dates:~Feb 28 (estimate)
Application Fees:~CHF 180 (estimate)
Economics (MSc)Bachelor degree; French B2 or English C1; academic strength~CHF 1,160UNIL Master’s Grant (top students), external scholarshipsApply
University of Lausanne (UNIL)

Important Dates:Rolling / Fall (verify timeline)
Application Fees:~CHF 180 (estimate)
PhD in Economics (HEC)Master’s degree; research proposal; academic excellenceMinimal (doctoral registration)SNF projects, Swiss Government Excellence ScholarshipsApply
University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Important Dates:Application: Nov 1 – Apr 30
Application Fees:CHF 250
B.A. in EconomicsSwiss Matura / IB Diploma / recognized equivalent; proof of German proficiencyCHF 3,129 (Swiss/EU), CHF 6,258 (Non-EU)Scholarships based on merit and needApply
University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Important Dates:Application: Oct 1 – Apr 30
Application Fees:CHF 250
M.A. in EconomicsBachelor's in Economics or related field; English proficiencyCHF 3,266 (Swiss/EU), CHF 6,532 (Non-EU)Scholarships based on academic excellenceApply
University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Important Dates:Application: Oct 1 – Apr 30
Application Fees:CHF 250
Ph.D. in Economics and FinanceMaster's degree in related field; GRE/GMAT may be required; English proficiencyCHF 1,429 (Swiss/EU), CHF 2,858 (Non-EU)Funding through research assistant rolesApply
University of Fribourg

Important Dates:Application Deadline: April 30
Application Fees:CHF 100
Bachelor of EconomicsHigh school diploma or equivalent; proof of language proficiency (French/German)CHF 1,310Scholarships and grants available for international students based on merit/needApply