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71 Physics programmes in Switzerland at 16 universities and colleges: 33 Bachelor's and 38 Master's.

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Bachelor's (33)

Berner FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in Mikro- und MedizintechnikBiel · 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
    Medizintechnik · Optik/Photonik · Robotik · Sensorik · Management · BFH BSc Mikrotechnik · Technik und Informatik · Bachelor of Science
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

EPFLFederal Institute of TechnologyWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor's program in PhysicsLausanne · 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
    physics
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
    Fields
    Physics

ETH ZürichFederal Institute of TechnologyWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in Interdisziplinären NaturwissenschaftenZürich · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • Bachelor in PhysikZürich · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
    Fields
    Physics
  • Bachelor in UmweltnaturwissenschaftenZürich · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam

Fachhochschule GraubündenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelorstudium Optoelectronics (Photonics)Chur · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Fachhochschule Graubünden (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Chur, GR
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Beleuchtungstechnik · Bildverarbeitung · Displaytechnik · Infrarottechnik · Kameratechnik · Lasertechnik · Lichttechnik · Optik
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

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

  • Bachelor of Science HES-SO en Génie civilFribourg, Genève · German, French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Fribourg, Genève, JU
    Language of instruction
    German, French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    HES-SO; génie civil
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

OST Ostschweizer FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

Pädagogische Hochschule ThurgauUniversity of Teacher EducationWebsite ↗

  • Studiengang Sekundarstufe I (Integierter Bachelor-Master-Studiengang)Kreuzlingen und Konstanz · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Pädagogische Hochschule Thurgau (University of Teacher Education)
    Location
    Kreuzlingen und Konstanz, TG
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    PH Thurgau · Sek I · Sekundarstufe I
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · specialised Matura in education · vocational Matura with supplementary exam

Universität BaselUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BernUniversityWebsite ↗

  • PhysikBern · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Universität Bern (University)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Physik, phil.nat, philnat, phil-nat,
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
    Fields
    Physics
  • PhysikBern · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Universität Bern (University)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Physik, phil.nat, philnat, phil-nat,
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
    Fields
    Physics
  • Physik / AstronomieBern · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Universität Bern (University)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Physik, Astronomie , phil.nat, philnat, phil-nat,
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Universität ZürichUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de Fribourg / Universität FreiburgUniversityWebsite ↗

  • PhysikFribourg/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
    Fields
    Physics

Université de GenèveUniversityWebsite ↗

  • PhysiqueGenève · French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Université de Genève (University)
    Location
    Genève, GE
    Language of instruction
    French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
    Fields
    Physics

Université de LausanneUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor Exakte und Naturwissenschaften (fächerübergreifend)Lausanne · French, English · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    French, English
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Université de NeuchâtelUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor Exakte und Naturwissenschaften (fächerübergreifend)Neuchâtel · French, English · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Université de Neuchâtel (University)
    Location
    Neuchâtel, NE
    Language of instruction
    French, English
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in ChemieWädenswil · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Wädenswil, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Chemie · Biologische Chemie · Laborant · Medizin · Naturwissenschaft · Biologie · Forschung
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor in ElektrotechnikWinterthur · 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- or part-time
    Focus
    Industrie · Anlagen · Elektronik
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Master's (38)

EPFLFederal Institute of TechnologyWebsite ↗

  • Master in Quantum Science and Engineeringhttps://www.epfl.ch/education/master/fr/programmes/science-et-ingenierie-quantiques/ · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    https://www.epfl.ch/education/master/fr/programmes/science-et-ingenierie-quantiques/, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • Master's program in Applied PhysicsLausanne · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    applied physics
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
    Fields
    Physics
  • Master's program in Electrical and Electronic EngineeringLausanne · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    electrical engineering · electronics engineering · information technology
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • Master's program in Management, Technology and EntrepreneurshipLausanne · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    management · technology · entrepreneurship
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • Master's program in Nuclear EngineeringLausanne · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    physics · nuclear engineering
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • Master's program in PhysicsLausanne · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    physics
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
    Fields
    Physics

ETH ZürichFederal Institute of TechnologyWebsite ↗

  • Master ETH in PhysikZürich · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
    Fields
    Physics
  • Master in HochenergiephysikZürich · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
    Fields
    Physics
  • Master in Interdisziplinären NaturwissenschaftenZürich · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • Master in Nuclear EngineeringZürich · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • Master in Quantum EngineeringZürich · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • Master in UmweltnaturwissenschaftenZürich · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam

Fachhochschule GraubündenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Masterstudium Engineering (MSE)Chur und Zürich · German · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Fachhochschule Graubünden (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Chur und Zürich, GR
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Photonics
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Pädagogische Hochschule ThurgauUniversity of Teacher EducationWebsite ↗

  • Masterstudiengang Sekundarstufe I für Primarlehrpersonen (Stufenerweiterung)Kreuzlingen (und Konstanz) · German · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Pädagogische Hochschule Thurgau (University of Teacher Education)
    Location
    Kreuzlingen (und Konstanz), TG
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    PH Thurgau · Sek I · Sekundarstufe I · Stufenerweiterung
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · specialised Matura in education · vocational Matura with supplementary exam
  • Studiengang Sekundarstufe I (Integierter Bachelor-Master-Studiengang)Kreuzlingen (und Konstanz) · German · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Pädagogische Hochschule Thurgau (University of Teacher Education)
    Location
    Kreuzlingen (und Konstanz), TG
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    PH Thurgau · Sek I · Sekundarstufe I
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · specialised Matura in education · vocational Matura with supplementary exam

Pädagogische Hochschule ZürichUniversity of Teacher EducationWebsite ↗

  • Tertiäre Stufe, Fachdidaktik NaturwissenschaftenZürich · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich (University of Teacher Education)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    ETH Zürich · Universität Zürich · Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich · PHZH
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · specialised Matura in education · vocational Matura with supplementary exam

Universität BaselUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BernUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Biomedical EngineeringBern · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Universität Bern (University)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Biomechanische Systeme · Elektronische Implantate oder Bildgestützte Therapie · med · Medizintechnik · biomedizinische Technologie · Biomechanics · Electronic Implants · Image-Guided Therapy
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • PhysikBern · English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Universität Bern (University)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    'Experimentalphysik · Angewandte Physik · Astronomie' oder 'Theoretische Physik' · Physik, phil.nat, philnat, phil-nat,
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • PhysikBern · English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Universität Bern (University)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Physik, phil.nat, philnat, phil-nat,
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
    Fields
    Physics

Universität ZürichUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de Fribourg / Universität FreiburgUniversityWebsite ↗

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

Université de GenèveUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de LausanneUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Master Exakte und Naturwissenschaften (fächerübergreifend)Lausanne · French, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Lausanne (University)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    French, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master in EngineeringWinterthur / Zürich · German, English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Winterthur / Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Aviation · Business Engineering · Civil Engineering · Computer Science · Data Science · Electrical Engineering · Energy and Environment · Information and Cyber Security
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

About Physics

The fundamental laws of nature, from quantum particles to materials, lasers and the universe.

Where it leads

Physicist · Research scientist · Medical physicist · Quant · Engineer

Median income one year after graduating
University master’s: CHF 78,300
Swiss Federal Statistical Office, graduate survey, class of 2024, gross, full-time
Who Physics 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 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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