Study Music in Switzerland
12 programmes in music at 3 universities in Switzerland are open to international students; 58% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,750 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,000 USD and 10,625 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
12 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Composition/Music Theory | Musik Akademie Basel | Master's | 2,000 USD |
| Bachelor in Music | Musik Akademie Basel | Bachelor's | 2,000 USD |
| Master in Jazz Pedagogy - Instrumental/Vocal | Musik Akademie Basel | Master's | 12,500 USD |
| Master in Jazz Producing/Performance | Musik Akademie Basel | Master's | 10,000 USD |
| Master in Musical Performance - Instrumental/Vocal | Musik Akademie Basel | Master's | 7,500 USD |
| Master in Music Education - Early Music Instrumental/Vocal | Musik Akademie Basel | Master's | 12,500 USD |
| Master in Music Pedagogy | Musik Akademie Basel | Master's | 2,000 USD |
| Master in Musical Performance | Musik Akademie Basel | Master's | 2,000 USD |
| Musik und Sport | BFF Bern | — | — |
| Master in Specialised Musical Performance | Musik Akademie Basel | Master's | 2,000 USD |
| Master in Musicology | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in Musicology | University of Zurich | Bachelor's | — |
Music in Switzerland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 9 | 2,000 USD | 4,750 USD | 10,625 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 music
Universities for music in Switzerland
- Musik Akademie Basel (9)
- University of Zurich (2)
- BFF Bern (1)
Study Music in Switzerland: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in Switzerland?
- 12 music programmes at 3 universities in Switzerland are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a music degree in Switzerland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in music in Switzerland is 4,750 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,000 USD and 10,625 USD per year.
- Can I study music in Switzerland in English?
- Yes — 58% of the music programmes in Switzerland in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 12).
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