Colleges & Universities in Switzerland

Universität St.Gallen

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world rank  735

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Overview

Established in 1898, the Universität St.Gallen (University of St. Gallen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of St. Gallen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), St Gallen. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Universität St.Gallen (HSG) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Universität St.Gallen (HSG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 126-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HSG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universität St.Gallen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universität St.Gallen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität St.Gallen' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Universität St.Gallen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of St. Gallen
Name (Non Latin) Université de Saint-Gall
Acronym HSG
Founded 1898
Motto
Colours Green, white and black
Mascot
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University Location

Address Dufourstrasse 50
St. Gallen
9000 St Gallen
Switzerland
Universität St.Gallen's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universität St.Gallen Phone Number (71) 224 2111
Universität St.Gallen Fax Number (71) 224 2816
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universität St.Gallen is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universität St.Gallen's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universität St.Gallen categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universität St.Gallen.



Universität St.Gallen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Universität St.Gallen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universität St.Gallen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universität St.Gallen's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universität St.Gallen's Admission Office Admission Office

Dufourstrasse 50
St. Gallen 9000
(71) 224 39 30


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Universität St.Gallen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Universität St.Gallen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Universität St.Gallen's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Universität St.Gallen's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universität St.Gallen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Universität St.Gallen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universität St.Gallen's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universität St.Gallen is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Universität St.Gallen's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universität St.Gallen's Library


Universität St.Gallen's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universität St.Gallen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universität St.Gallen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Universität St.Gallen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universität St.Gallen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universität St.Gallen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universität St.Gallen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universität St.Gallen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universität St.Gallen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universität St.Gallen is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2001


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität St.Gallen's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität St.Gallen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)
  • Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS)
  • Partnership in International Management (PIM)
  • Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universität St.Gallen 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universität St.Gallen's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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