Overview

As an International Affairs programme at a leading European business university, this major sets out to educate «flexible generalists», who dispose of a broad expertise in international affairs, who can specialize whenever necessary and who can communicate across disciplines. You gain a basic understanding on the functioning of states and markets as well as their interactions. To this end, you acquire solid foundations in political science, economics, business administration, and legal studies. Our graduates work at the interface of the public and private sectors.

Theory and practice

The International Affairs program at University of St. Gallen (HSG) emphasizes the interrelationship between theory and practice. Internships, practice credits, and special courses offer numerous opportunities during your studies to acquire professional and practical experience, thus allowing you to create an attractive, personal portfolio.
In the BIA programme, we are committed to an international perspective and offer our students various opportunities – within compulsory courses or electives, exchange semesters or internships – to gain a broad range of international experience.
Our major in International Affairs emphasises the interrelationship between theory and practice. Internships, practice credits and special courses offer numerous opportunities during your studies to acquire professional and practical experience, thus allowing you to create an attractive, personal portfolio.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Qualitative Methods

International Economics

Public Management

European Governance

Quantitative Methods

International Relations

Comparative Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English, German

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Disciplines

International Relations International Law Public Policy View 8 other Bachelors in International Relations in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply directly for matriculation at HSG if you have

a recognised Swiss or Liechtenstein maturity cerificate (Maturität, Matura) or
a Swiss Vocational Maturität (Berufsmaturität) with "Passerelle"
a Swiss Specialised Maturität (Fachmaturität) recognised throughout Switzerland with "Passerelle"

or will acquire one before the start of your chosen degree programme at the HSG.

Digital passport photo
Signed "General Conditions/Enrollment Agreement"
Passport or ID card and, if applicable, a Swiss (permanent) residence permit
Curriculum vitae – style template
Swiss or Lichtenstein maturity certificate (Maturität, Matura)If you do not have your maturity certificate at the time of application, you have to upload it as soon as you receive it (no later than the start of the course).
Certificate of your last school year (semester certificate)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6258 CHF / year

≈ 6258 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2458 CHF / year

≈ 2458 CHF / year

Living costs

Sankt Gallen

Switzerland

1540 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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