Study Arts & Design in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Switzerland offers 161 Arts & Design programs across 29 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$3k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 48% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid — one of the higher rates globally for Arts & Design.
By Degree Level
Top Universities for Arts & Design in Switzerland
Lausanne · National rank #1
Zurich · National rank #2 · QS #100
Lugano · National rank #7 · QS #473
Fribourg · National rank #8 · QS #642
Fribourg · National rank #8 · QS #642
Brugg/Windisch · National rank #10
Lugano · National rank #11
Geneva · National rank #14
Lugano · National rank #15
Lucerne · National rank #16
Chur · National rank #35
Zurich
Sorengo (Lugano)
All Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Fribourg University
Master of Arts in Music Performance
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
Master of Arts in Art History
University of Fribourg
Continuing Education in Instrumental/Vocal Performance
Haute école de musique du Valais (HEMU Valais-Wallis)
Pre-HEM
Haute école de musique du Valais (HEMU Valais-Wallis)
Arts visuels
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Communication visuelle
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Design Mode, Bijou et Accessoires
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Cinéma (Joint Master)
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Cinéma
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Arts visuels (CCC/TRANS/WORK)
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Design (Media/Fashion/Space)
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Interprétation musicale
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Musique
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Ethnomusicologie
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Bachelor in Graphic Design
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Master in Photography
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Industrial Design
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Product Design
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Graphic Design
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Type Design
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Visual Communication
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Interaction Design
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Music Composition/Theory
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Conservation
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Music Performance
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Physical Theatre
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Interior Design
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Conservation-Restoration
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Music
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Theatre
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Visual Communication
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Interior Architecture
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Theatre
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Conservation-Restoration
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Music Performance
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Music
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Music Composition
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Interaction Design
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)
BA Illustration
Haute école d'art et de design Genève (HEAD)
PhD in Art and Design (Partnership with EPFL/EDAR)
Haute école d'art et de design Genève (HEAD)
BA Fine Arts
Haute école d'art et de design Genève (HEAD)
BA Visual Communication
Haute école d'art et de design Genève (HEAD)
BA Fashion Design
Haute école d'art et de design Genève (HEAD)
MA Fashion and Accessory Design
Haute école d'art et de design Genève (HEAD)
Interior Design
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
Bachelor in Fine Arts
Haute école d'art du Valais (ECAV)
Propédeutique Art & Design
Haute école d'art du Valais (ECAV)
Visual Communication
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
Bachelor of Arts in Music
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
Master of Arts in Artistic Research
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
Master of Arts in Music Performance / Composition / Theory
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
Interaction Design
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
Foundation Year (Propédeutique)
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Fine Arts
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Photography
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Bachelor in Industrial Design
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Master in Fine Arts
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Bachelor in Fine Arts
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Bachelor in Photography
Haute école d'art et de design de Lausanne (ECAL)
Music and Movement
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Conservation
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Multimedia Production
University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
Haute école d'art du Valais (ECAV)
Bachelor in Visual Communication
Haute école d'art du Valais (ECAV)
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication
Haute école d'art du Valais (ECAV)
Master of Arts in Public Spheres
Haute école d'art du Valais (ECAV)
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Master of Arts in Italian Language, Literature and Culture
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Ancient Studies
University of Zurich
Fashion Design
Designschule Zurich
Fashion Design
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Industrial Design
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Fine Arts
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Theatre
Designschule Zurich
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Performance
Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
PhD in Music Performance
Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
Master of Arts in Music Performance
Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
PhD in Musicology
Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
Graphic Design
Designschule Zurich
Trends & Identity
Designschule Zurich
Photography
Designschule Zurich
Photography (Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training - EFZ)
Designschule Zurich
Cast/Audiovisual Media
Designschule Zurich
Interaction Design
Designschule Zurich
Graphic Design (Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training - EFZ)
Designschule Zurich
Game Design
Designschule Zurich
Visual Communication
Designschule Zurich
Film
Designschule Zurich
Cultural Critique
Designschule Zurich
PhD in Design
Designschule Zurich
Cutting, Sewing and Modeling
Designschule Zurich
Music
Designschule Zurich
Knowledge Visualization
Designschule Zurich
Transdisciplinary Studies in the Arts
Designschule Zurich
Men's Fashion Designer Course
Designschule Zurich
Contemporary Dance
Designschule Zurich