Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

You will build knowledge of current entrepreneurial, social, political and technological challenges and join a network of students from around the world. You will also make an active contribution towards a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between companies and their global environment.

A bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration prepares you for management and leadership roles in the private sector, public administration or in non-profit organisations, whether in Switzerland or around the world.

Bern University of Applied Sciences'smany areas of specialisation allow you to choose a specific focus for careers in financial controlling, finance, accounting, strategic planning, business development, marketing and sales, HR management or starting your own business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Management

Accounting

Marketing

Society and Economics

Accounting, Finance, Tax

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Business Administration Public Administration International Business View 23 other Bachelors in International Business 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 will be admitted to the programme:

with a vocational baccalaureate with a federal vocational education and training (VET) diploma in one of the related professions/fields or one year of full-time employment in one of the related professions/fields

Gymnasial baccalaureate plus one year of full-time employment in one of the related professions/fields

Specialised baccalaureate plus a yearlong, full-time internship and/or employment in one of the related professions/fields

PET (professional education and training) college qualification with a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET/EFZ) in one of the related professions/fields or one year’s full-time work experience in one of the related professions/fields

Applicants from abroad must have an equivalent degree (as per the swissuniversities regulations) plus one year of full-time employment in a related profession/field.

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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

1900 CHF / year

≈ 1900 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1500 CHF / year

≈ 1500 CHF / year

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 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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