MBA
Accelerated Full-Time MBA
12 months · St Gallen and Zurich
Nine months of study and a final project — an intensive route for experienced applicants
CHF 75,000 · 2026 intake, not a 2027 quote
Switzerland · St Gallen and Zurich
University of St Gallen
HSG MBA and academic master’s degrees — distinct formats, requirements and budgets for management and finance careers in Europe
Checked against official sources: 3 October 2026
Your path to University of St Gallen
We will review your profile, help you choose a programme and outline the next steps
- Your goals and education
- Programme and requirements
- Preparation plan
Programmes
A selection of programmes, not the university’s complete catalogue
Programmes found: 4
MBA
Flexible Part-Time MBA
18–48 months · 59 in-person days
A flexible format alongside professional work in St Gallen and Zurich
CHF 75,000 · 2026 intake, not a 2027 quote
Master’s
MA in Strategy and International Management — SIM
English · academic master’s degree
Strategy, international management and leadership — competitive selection for all applicants
CHF 3,557.50 / semester · foreign nationals · from autumn 2026
Master’s
MA in Banking and Finance — MBF
English · finance and quantitative methods
Financial markets, institutions and corporate finance with research work
CHF 3,557.50 / semester · foreign nationals · from autumn 2026
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Choosing a programme
The professional MBA and academic MA degrees have different fee models — SIM and MBF should not be priced as MBA programmes
MBF combines compulsory foundations with electives, a research seminar and a thesis — SIM links strategy and international management
Tuition fees
Fees apply to the stated intake — tuition is separate from your total living and travel budget
MA in Strategy and International Management — SIM
CHF 3,557.50 / semester · foreign nationals · from autumn 2026
Official sourceMA in Banking and Finance — MBF
CHF 3,557.50 / semester · foreign nationals · from autumn 2026
Official sourceRequirements and documents
Full-Time MBA requires a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of experience, GMAT/GRE/Executive Assessment, fluent English and two references
SIM assesses GMAT/GRE, grades, documented extracurricular activity and a video interview — degree eligibility is checked separately
MBF assesses a relevant degree, tests, grades, motivation and additional experience — Swiss bachelor’s graduates may be exempt from GMAT/GRE under programme rules
Intakes and deadlines
| Programme / category | Dates and conditions |
|---|---|
Autumn 2027 MBA applications open on 12 October 2026 — rounds close on 15 November 2026, 10 January, 1 March and 3 May 2027 — then subject to availability until 31 July | |
SIM lists an annual 1 October–30 April window and four rounds — the academic master’s calendar differs from MBA admissions | |
Campus and budget
MBA teaching takes place in St Gallen and Zurich — the MBA page estimates living expenses at approximately CHF 25,000 annually beyond tuition
From autumn 2026 academic master’s fees are CHF 1,524.50 per semester for Swiss nationals and CHF 3,557.50 for foreign nationals — totals depend on status and semester count
Funding
MBA offers thematic scholarships, loans and financial aid — early-enrolment deductions have round and enrolment conditions and should not be assumed guaranteed
Frequently asked questions
How much does Accelerated Full-Time MBA at University of St Gallen cost?
CHF 75,000 · 2026 intake, not a 2027 quote — Fees apply to the stated intake — tuition is separate from your total living and travel budget
What application deadlines and intakes are listed for University of St Gallen?
Autumn 2027 MBA applications open on 12 October 2026 — rounds close on 15 November 2026, 10 January, 1 March and 3 May 2027 — then subject to availability until 31 July
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