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Study Mathematics in Switzerland

Mathematics degrees develop abstract and analytical thinking – algebra, analysis, geometry, statistics and applied mathematics – a foundation for research, data science, finance and engineering.

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  1. Graduate

    Zurich Graduate School in Mathematics

    ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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  2. Graduate

    Mathematik: Zurich Graduate School in Mathematics

    ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Mathematics

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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  4. Master

    Maîtrise universitaire bi-disciplinaire mineure: mathématiques

    University of Geneva 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

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  6. Master

    Master of Science in Mathematics

    University of Geneva 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

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  7. Master

    Master ès sciences en mathématiques

    University of Neuchatel 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

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  8. Bachelor

    Baccalauréat universitaire en mathématiques

    University of Geneva 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

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  9. Master

    Mathematik (Bachelor/Master)

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    EDMA Mathematics (Doctorate)

    Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  11. Other programmes

    Mathematik

    Universitäre Fernstudien Schweiz 🇨🇭 Brig, Switzerland

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  12. Other programmes

    Mathematik - Methoden und Modelle

    Universitäre Fernstudien Schweiz 🇨🇭 Brig, Switzerland

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  13. Master

    Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (Masters)

    Università della Svizzera italiana 🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland

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  15. Master

    Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (Masters)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  16. Other programmes

    Mathematik

    University of Fribourg 🇨🇭 Fribourg, Switzerland

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Pro*Doc NumPDE (Mathematics) (PhD)

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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  18. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor ès sciences en mathématiques

    University of Neuchatel 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

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  20. Master

    Mathematics (Masters)

    University of Fribourg 🇨🇭 Fribourg, Switzerland

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  21. Bachelor

    Mathematik/Angewandte Mathematik, Bachelor

    ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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  22. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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Study Mathematics in Switzerland – facts and figures

In Switzerland, 10 universities and colleges offer 29 Mathematics programmes: 7 Bachelor, 12 Master and 4 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Lausanne, Zürich, Basel and Bern. Institutions with the widest choice: ETH Zurich, University of Basel and University of Berne.

Degrees in Mathematics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Mathematics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Mathematics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Mathematics programmes?

The directory lists 29 Mathematics programmes at 10 institutions in Switzerland. Popular cities include Lausanne, Zürich and Basel.

How long does it take to study Mathematics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Mathematics programmes in Switzerland?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are ETH Zurich, University of Basel, University of Berne, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne and University of Fribourg.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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