Masters (MS) in Music in Switzerland
9 masters programmes in music at 2 universities in Switzerland are open to international students; 56% 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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
9 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Composition/Music Theory | Musik Akademie Basel | Master'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 |
| Master in Specialised Musical Performance | Musik Akademie Basel | Master's | 2,000 USD |
| Master in Musicology | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
Specialisations within music
Music 6 Music Education 3
Universities for music in Switzerland
Masters (MS) in Music in Switzerland: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in Switzerland?
- 9 music masters programmes at 2 universities in Switzerland are open to international students, as of August 28, 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 — 56% of the music programmes in Switzerland in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 9).
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