Study Biology in Switzerland

16 programmes in biology at 6 universities in Switzerland are open to international students; 63% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,125 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 1,568 USD and 2,125 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Biology programmes

16 programmes

Biology in Switzerland by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 4
Master's 10 1,568 USD 2,125 USD 2,125 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within biology

Biology 14 Biochemistry 1 Life Sciences 1

Universities for biology in Switzerland

Study Biology in Switzerland: common questions

How many biology programmes are there in Switzerland?
16 biology programmes at 6 universities in Switzerland are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a biology degree in Switzerland cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology in Switzerland is 2,125 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 1,568 USD and 2,125 USD per year.
Can I study biology in Switzerland in English?
Yes — 63% of the biology programmes in Switzerland in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 16).
Are any of these biology programmes available online?
2 of the 16 programmes in Switzerland are delivered online or by distance learning.

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