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87 Environmental Science & Ecology programmes in Switzerland at 19 universities and colleges: 28 Bachelor's and 59 Master's.

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Bachelor's (28)

Berner FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in AgronomieZollikofen · German, French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zollikofen, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Agrarwirtschaft · Internationale Landwirtschaft · Nutztierwissenschaften · Pferdewissenschaften · Pflanzenwissenschaften und Ökologie · Landwirtschaft · Ernährungswirtschaft · Pflanzenwissenschaften
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor in HolztechnikBiel · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Biel, BE
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Holz · Werkstoff · Tragwerk · Inneneinrichtung · Möbel · Statik · Bauphysik · Betribsorganisation
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor in Umwelt- und RessourcenmanagementZollikofen · de/fr · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zollikofen, BE
    Language of instruction
    de/fr
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor in WaldwissenschaftenZollikofen · German, French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zollikofen, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Waldökosystem und Multifunktionalität · Gebirgswald und Naturgefahren · Wald- und Holzwirtschaft · Wald · Forst · Nachhaltigkeit · Umwelt · Waldökosystem
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

EPFLFederal Institute of TechnologyWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor's program in Environmental Sciences and EngineeringLausanne · French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    environment
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam

ETH ZürichFederal Institute of TechnologyWebsite ↗

HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentaleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

Hochschule LuzernUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

OST Ostschweizer FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italianaUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor of Science in Sostenibilità e transizione sistemicaSUPSI-DEASS, Manno; SUPSI-DACD, Mendrisio · Italian · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    SUPSI-DEASS, Manno; SUPSI-DACD, Mendrisio, TI
    Language of instruction
    Italian
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Universität BaselUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BernUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität LuzernUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität ZürichUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor ÖkologieZürich · German, English · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Universität Zürich (University)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Université de Fribourg / Universität FreiburgUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Umweltwissenschaften und UmweltgeisteswissenschaftenFribourg/Freiburg · de/fr · 1 year
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Université de Fribourg / Universität Freiburg (University)
    Location
    Fribourg/Freiburg, FR
    Language of instruction
    de/fr
    Standard duration
    1 year
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Université de GenèveUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de LausanneUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de NeuchâtelUniversityWebsite ↗

ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in Energie- und UmwelttechnikWinterthur · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Winterthur, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Thermische Energietechnik · Nachhaltigkeit und Technologie · Elektrische Erneuerbare Energien · Stromerzeugung · Umweltschutz · Ökologie
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Master's (59)

Berner FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master in Business Administration mit Vertiefung Corporate/Business DevelopmentBern · German, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Corporate/Business Development · Management · Auditing · Steuern · digital · Finanzen · digitale Technologien · öffentliche Verwaltung
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Master in Conservation-RestorationBern · German, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Architecture and Furnishings · Paintings and Sculptures · Books · Graphic and Photographic Objects · Modern Materials and Media · HKB · Kunst · Konservierung
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Master in Life Sciences en Sciences agronomiquesZollikofen, Berne, Fribourg · English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zollikofen, Berne, Fribourg, BE
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Axes d’études: Filières économiques et développement rural · Systèmes de production durable · Management régional en zone de montagne · Agriculture · Alimentation · Économie agricole · Agriculture internationale · Science animale
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Master in Life Sciences en Sciences forestièresZollikofen, Berne, Fribourg · German, English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zollikofen, Berne, Fribourg, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Forest Engineering · Management régional en zone de montagne · Forêt · Durabilité · Environnement · Ecosystème forestier · Montagnes · Nature
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Master in Life Sciences in AgrarwissenschaftenZollikofen, Bern, Fribourg · German, English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zollikofen, Bern, Fribourg, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Majors: Wertschöpfungsketten und ländliche Entwicklung · Nachhaltige Produktionssysteme · Regionalmanagement in Gebirgsräumen · Landwirtschaft · Ernährungswirtschaft · Agrarwirtschaft · Internationale Landwirtschaft · Nutztierwissenschaften
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Master in Life Sciences in WaldwissenschaftenZollikofen; Major Internationale Wald- und Holzwirtschaft: ein Semester in Weihenstephan, Freising bei München (Deutschland) · German, English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zollikofen; Major Internationale Wald- und Holzwirtschaft: ein Semester in Weihenstephan, Freising bei München (Deutschland), BE
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Majors: Internationale Wald- und Holzwirtschaft · Forest Engineering · Regionalmanagement in Gebirgsräumen · Wald · Forst · Nachhaltigkeit · Umwelt · Waldökosystem
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Master of Circular Innovation and SustainabilityBern, Biel und Zollikofen · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, Biel und Zollikofen, BE
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • MSc in Life Sciences in Agricultural ScienceZollikofen, Bern, Fribourg · English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zollikofen, Bern, Fribourg, BE
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Majors: Value Chains and Rural Development · Sustainable Production Systems · Regional Management in Mountain Areas · Agriculture · Food · Agricultural economics · International agriculture · Livestock science
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • MSc in Life Sciences in Forest ScienceZollikofen; major in International Management of Forest Industries one semester in Weihenstephan, Freising bei München (Germany) · English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zollikofen; major in International Management of Forest Industries one semester in Weihenstephan, Freising bei München (Germany), BE
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Majors: International Management of Forest Industries · Forest Engineering · Regional Management in Mountain Areas · Forest · Sustainability · Environment · Forest ecosystem · Mountains
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

EPFLFederal Institute of TechnologyWebsite ↗

ETH ZürichFederal Institute of TechnologyWebsite ↗

Fachhochschule GraubündenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentaleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

Hochschule LuzernUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master of Science in IT, Digitalization & SustainabilityRotkreuz · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Hochschule Luzern (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Rotkreuz, LU
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Master of Science in IT · Digitalization & Sustainability
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italianaUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master of Arts SUP in Conservation-RestorationMendrisio, Campus SUPSI · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Mendrisio, Campus SUPSI, TI
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    In Switzerland · Stuccoes and Stone Surfaces sector is active at SUPSI
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Università della Svizzera italianaUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BaselUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BernUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität St. Gallen (HSG)UniversityWebsite ↗

Universität ZürichUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de Fribourg / Universität FreiburgUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de GenèveUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de LausanneUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Master of Arts (MA) in Foundations and Practices of SustainabilityLausanne · French · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    French
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Behaviour, Evolution and ConservationLausanne · English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation, Specialisation Computational Ecology and EvolutionLausanne · English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation, Specialisation Geosciences, Ecology and EnvironmentLausanne · English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science, Orientation Aquatic ScienceLausanne · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science, Orientation Earth Surface Processes in Mountain EnvironmentsLausanne · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science, Orientation Natural Hazards and RiskLausanne · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Transdisciplinary Studies in Climate, Environment and Energy (TRACEE)Lausanne · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Université de NeuchâtelUniversityWebsite ↗

ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

About Environmental Science & Ecology

Climate, biodiversity and ecosystems, and the science behind protecting them.

Where it leads

Environmental consultant · Ecologist · Climate analyst · Conservation officer

Median income one year after graduating
University master’s: CHF 78,300 · UAS bachelor’s: CHF 79,600
Swiss Federal Statistical Office, graduate survey, class of 2024, gross, full-time
Who Environmental Science & Ecology suits and where it leads →

Who gets in

  • University of Applied Sciences: Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Federal Institute of Technology: Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • University: Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

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