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Bachelor's (28)

Berner FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in Fine ArtsBern · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    HKB · Kunst · Fine Arts · Design
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor in KonservierungBern, Riggisberg · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, Riggisberg, BE
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-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
  • Bachelor in Vermittlung in Kunst und DesignBern · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    HKB · Kunst · Tanz · Stimme · Instrument · Unterricht · Körpertechnik · Klaiver
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor Vermittlung von Kunst und DesignBern · German, French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Fachhochschule GraubündenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

Fachhochschule NordwestschweizUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

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

  • Bachelor Bildende Kunst (Fine Arts)Delémont · French, German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Delémont, JU
    Language of instruction
    French, German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor KonservierungDelémont · French, German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Delémont, JU
    Language of instruction
    French, German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Hochschule LuzernUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor of Arts in Bildender KunstLuzern-Emmenbrücke · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Hochschule Luzern (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Luzern-Emmenbrücke, LU
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Kunst · Vermittlung · Bildende Kunst · Bachelor
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor of Arts in Vermittlung von Kunst und DesignLuzern-Emmenbrücke · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Hochschule Luzern (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Luzern-Emmenbrücke, LU
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Bildende Kunst · Kunst · Vermittlung · Bachelor
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visueller KommunikationLuzern, Emmenbrücke und Rotkreuz · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Hochschule Luzern (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Luzern, Emmenbrücke und Rotkreuz, LU
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Camera Arts · Data Design + Art · Digital Ideation · Graphic Design · Illustration Fiction und Illustration Nonfiction · Illustration · Bachelor
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor Vermittlung von Kunst und DesignLuzern · German, English · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Hochschule Luzern (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Luzern, LU
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Pädagogische Hochschule FHNWUniversity of Teacher EducationWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor Vermittlung von Kunst und DesignWindisch · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Pädagogische Hochschule FHNW (University of Teacher Education)
    Location
    Windisch, AG
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · specialised Matura in education · vocational Matura with supplementary exam

SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italianaUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor KonservierungMendrisio · Italian, English · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Mendrisio, TI
    Language of instruction
    Italian, English
    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 ZürichUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de Fribourg / Universität FreiburgUniversityWebsite ↗

  • KunstgeschichteFribourg/Freiburg · de/fr · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Université de Fribourg / Universität Freiburg (University)
    Location
    Fribourg/Freiburg, FR
    Language of instruction
    de/fr
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Université de GenèveUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de LausanneUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Baccalauréat universitaire ès Lettres, Histoire de l'artLausanne · French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Université de NeuchâtelUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Pilier histoire de l'artNeuchâtel · French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Université de Neuchâtel (University)
    Location
    Neuchâtel, NE
    Language of instruction
    French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Art Musée Collection Image Objet Représentation
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

Zürcher Hochschule der KünsteUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in Art EducationZürich · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor in Fine ArtsZürich · German, English · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Master's (39)

Berner FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master Bildende Kunst (Fine Arts)Bern · German, French · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, French
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Master in Art EducationBern · German · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Ausserschulische Vermittlung · Lehrbefähigung Sek II · HKB · Kunst · Design · Vermittulung · Gestaltung · Gestalten
    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 Contemporary Arts PracticeBern, Biel · German, English, French · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, Biel, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, English, French
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Fine Arts · Literarisches Schreiben/Übersetzen · Sound Arts · Performance Art · HKB · Kunst
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Master KonservierungBern · German, French · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, French
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Fachhochschule NordwestschweizUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

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

  • Master of Arts HES-SO en Arts visuelsSierre, Lausanne, Genève · English, French · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Sierre, Lausanne, Genève, JU
    Language of instruction
    English, French
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    TRANSforme. Art & société (HEAD – Genève) · MAPS - Arts in Public Spheres + Sound (EDHEA) · Contemporary Art Ensemble (CAE) (ECAL)
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Hochschule LuzernUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master of Arts in Fine ArtsLuzern-Emmenbrücke · German, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Hochschule Luzern (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Luzern-Emmenbrücke, LU
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Art Teaching · Critical Image & Situated Practices · Knowledge to Society · Fine Arts · Kunst · Master
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Pädagogische Hochschule FHNWUniversity of Teacher EducationWebsite ↗

  • Master Vermittlung von Kunst und DesignWindisch · German · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Pädagogische Hochschule FHNW (University of Teacher Education)
    Location
    Windisch, AG
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · specialised Matura in education · vocational Matura with supplementary exam

Pädagogische Hochschule LuzernUniversity of Teacher EducationWebsite ↗

  • Master of Arts in Geschichtsdidaktik und Public History der PH Luzern und Universität LuzernLuzern · German, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Pädagogische Hochschule Luzern (University of Teacher Education)
    Location
    Luzern, LU
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Public History · Geschichtsdidaktik · Fachdidaktik · Geschichte · Kunstgeschichte · öffentliche Geschichtsvermittlung · Kulturvermittlung · Museums- und Ausstellungsdidaktik
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · specialised Matura in education · vocational Matura with supplementary exam

SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italianaUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master KonservierungMendrisio · Italian, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Mendrisio, TI
    Language of instruction
    Italian, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • 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 ↗

  • History and Theory of Art and ArchitectureMendrisio and Lugano · Italian · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Università della Svizzera italiana (University)
    Location
    Mendrisio and Lugano, TI
    Language of instruction
    Italian
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    storia dell'arte · architettura · art history · history of art · architecture · Kunstgeschichte · Architektur · histoire de l'art
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Master KunstgeschichteLugano · Italian, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Università della Svizzera italiana (University)
    Location
    Lugano, TI
    Language of instruction
    Italian, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Universität BaselUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BernUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität St. Gallen (HSG)UniversityWebsite ↗

  • Joint Medical Master in St.Gallen (JMM-HSG/UZH)Hauptsächlich St.Gallen · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Universität St. Gallen (HSG) (University)
    Location
    Hauptsächlich St.Gallen, SG
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Universität ZürichUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de Fribourg / Universität FreiburgUniversityWebsite ↗

  • KunstgeschichteFribourg/Freiburg · de/fr · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Fribourg / Universität Freiburg (University)
    Location
    Fribourg/Freiburg, FR
    Language of instruction
    de/fr
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Université de GenèveUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de NeuchâtelUniversityWebsite ↗

ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

Zürcher Hochschule der KünsteUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master in Fine Arts: Art:ificial StudiesZürich · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Art:ificial Studies
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Master in Fine Arts: Fine ArtsZürich · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Fine Arts
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

About Fine Arts & Illustration

Painting, drawing, sculpture, illustration and contemporary art practice.

Where it leads

Artist · Illustrator · Art teacher · Gallery curator · Concept artist

Median income one year after graduating
UAS bachelor’s: CHF 62,400
Swiss Federal Statistical Office, graduate survey, class of 2024, gross, full-time
Who Fine Arts & Illustration 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
  • University of Teacher Education: Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · specialised Matura in education · vocational Matura with supplementary exam
  • University: Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

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