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Study General Health Sciences in Switzerland 🇨🇭

Switzerland offers 39 General Health Sciences programs across 15 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$10k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 49% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid — one of the higher rates globally for General Health Sciences.

39 Programs
15 Universities
$1k–$10k/yr Tuition
38% STEM
49% Scholarships

Why Switzerland for General Health Sciences?

Living Cost

$22,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Master (14) Bachelor (13) Certificate (5) PhD (5) Diploma (2)

Top Universities for General Health Sciences in Switzerland

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

Winterthur · National rank #9 · QS #801

Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics · Bachelor
Master en Sciences de la Santé · Master CAS en Coordination de réseaux et de soins · Certificate Master of Science en Sciences de la santé (MScSa) · Master Doctorat en Sciences de la santé · PhD CAS en Santé mentale et psychiatrie sociale · Certificate CAS en Addictions (Interprofessionnel) · Certificate CAS en Intervenant fin de vie et deuil · Certificate
Nursing · Master Physiotherapy · Bachelor Occupational Therapy · Bachelor
Psychomotricité · Master
Nursing · Bachelor
Haute école de santé Vaud (HESAV)

Lausanne · National rank #19

Année Propédeutique Santé (APS) · Bachelor MSc en Sciences de la Santé · Master Doctorat en Sciences de la Santé · PhD Master of Science en Sciences de la santé · Master
Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences

Zurich · National rank #22

Master of Science in Health Sciences · Master Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences · Bachelor
Haute Ecole Arc

Neuchâtel · National rank #37

Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Health Sciences - Nursing · Bachelor
Haute école de santé Fribourg (HEdS-FR)

Fribourg · National rank #78 · QS #473

Master of Science HES-SO en Santé · Master Maturité Spécialisée Santé (MS) · Diploma DAS Santé des populations vieillissantes · Diploma CAS en Gestion de la douleur · Certificate
Osteopathy · Master Nursing · Bachelor Physiotherapy · Bachelor Occupational Therapy · Bachelor
Master of Science in Health Sciences and Technology · Master
Health Sciences · Bachelor
Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Health Sciences (Sciences de la Santé) · Bachelor Master HES-SO in Health Sciences (Sciences de la Santé) · Master PhD in Health Sciences (in collaboration with universities) · PhD Master of Science HES-SO in Health Sciences · Master
PhD in Health and Social Sciences · PhD Master of Science in Health Sciences · Master Health Professions · Bachelor
Master of Science in Health Sciences · Master PhD in Health Sciences · PhD

All Programs

Master en Sciences de la Santé

Haute école de travail social et de la santé Lausanne (HETSL)

Master

Osteopathy

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)

Master Aid

Année Propédeutique Santé (APS)

Haute école de santé Vaud (HESAV)

Bachelor STEM

Psychomotricité

University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)

Master Aid

Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

Bachelor STEM Aid

Nursing

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

Master Aid

Physiotherapy

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

Bachelor Aid

Master of Science HES-SO en Santé

Haute école de santé Fribourg (HEdS-FR)

Master Aid

CAS en Coordination de réseaux et de soins

Haute école de travail social et de la santé Lausanne (HETSL)

Certificate

Master of Science en Sciences de la santé (MScSa)

Haute école de travail social et de la santé Lausanne (HETSL)

Master Aid

Doctorat en Sciences de la santé

Haute école de travail social et de la santé Lausanne (HETSL)

PhD Aid

Maturité Spécialisée Santé (MS)

Haute école de santé Fribourg (HEdS-FR)

Diploma STEM

CAS en Santé mentale et psychiatrie sociale

Haute école de travail social et de la santé Lausanne (HETSL)

Certificate Aid

CAS en Addictions (Interprofessionnel)

Haute école de travail social et de la santé Lausanne (HETSL)

Certificate Aid

MSc en Sciences de la Santé

Haute école de santé Vaud (HESAV)

Master STEM Aid

Doctorat en Sciences de la Santé

Haute école de santé Vaud (HESAV)

PhD STEM

Occupational Therapy

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

Bachelor Aid

Master of Science en Sciences de la santé

Haute école de santé Vaud (HESAV)

Master

Master of Science in Health Sciences and Technology

EB Zurich

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Health Sciences - Nursing

Haute Ecole Arc

Bachelor

DAS Santé des populations vieillissantes

Haute école de santé Fribourg (HEdS-FR)

Diploma

CAS en Gestion de la douleur

Haute école de santé Fribourg (HEdS-FR)

Certificate

Health Sciences

Franklin University Switzerland

Bachelor STEM Aid

Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Health Sciences (Sciences de la Santé)

Haute école de travail social et de la santé – EESP – Lausanne

Bachelor STEM

Master HES-SO in Health Sciences (Sciences de la Santé)

Haute école de travail social et de la santé – EESP – Lausanne

Master STEM

Master of Science in Health Sciences

Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences

Master

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor

PhD in Health and Social Sciences

Bern University of Applied Sciences

PhD

Master of Science in Health Sciences

Bern University of Applied Sciences

Master STEM

Master of Science in Health Sciences

University of Lucerne

Master STEM

PhD in Health Sciences

University of Lucerne

PhD STEM Aid

Health Professions

Bern University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor STEM

CAS en Intervenant fin de vie et deuil

Haute école de travail social et de la santé Lausanne (HETSL)

Certificate Aid

Nursing

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)

Bachelor Aid

Physiotherapy

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)

Bachelor Aid

PhD in Health Sciences (in collaboration with universities)

Haute école de travail social et de la santé – EESP – Lausanne

PhD STEM

Master of Science HES-SO in Health Sciences

Haute école de travail social et de la santé – EESP – Lausanne

Master STEM

Nursing

Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)

Bachelor Aid

Occupational Therapy

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)

Bachelor Aid

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study General Health Sciences in Switzerland?
Tuition for General Health Sciences programs in Switzerland ranges from $1k–$10k/yr. 49% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $22k.
What are the English language requirements for General Health Sciences in Switzerland?
English-taught General Health Sciences programs in Switzerland typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many General Health Sciences programs are in Switzerland?
Abroadly lists 39 General Health Sciences programs at 15 universities across Switzerland. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are General Health Sciences programs in Switzerland STEM-designated?
38% of General Health Sciences programs in Switzerland carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Switzerland a good country for General Health Sciences students?
Switzerland is a strong choice for General Health Sciences with 15 universities offering these programs. The primary language is German/French, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for General Health Sciences in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, General Health Sciences programs are offered at: Master (14 programs), Bachelor (13 programs), Certificate (5 programs), PhD (5 programs), Diploma (2 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.