University of St. Gallen

Core courses provide the broad range of skills that MBAs seek. Integration courses tie together the functional skills encountered in the Core phase. They are strategic and practical. Electives enable MBAs to narrow their focus and drill deeper into subject matter of personal or professional interest. MBAs work in-house with companies for 10-12 weeks. Students also have the option to write a business plan or a research paper, if this better aligns with pursuing their post-MBA career goals. Interaction with Career Services happens throughout the entire programme. The purpose is to deliver soft skill training and clarify post-MBA goals. Ongoing 1-to-1 support.

Full-Time MBA

The 11 month Full-Time MBA programme is taught in English and has a weekly structure. The programme starts in September each year. In addition to the core and elective courses taught in St.Gallen Switzerland, students also have the opportunity to take a study mission to a foreign country. We offer exchange and elective options at Copenhagen Business School, Imperial College London, Macquarie University and Nanyang Technological University.

Part Time MBA

The 24-month Part-Time MBA programme is taught in English and has a monthly modular structure with students attending class 4 days per month. Classes are delivered in Zurich and St.Gallen, with additional modules in Copenhagen and Oxford. The programme starts in August each year. The programme is designed with working professionals in mind to allow participants to remain in full-time employment while benefiting from the merits of an MBA education. Part-time MBAs can also take electives at Copenhagen Business School, Imperial College London, Macquarie University and Nanyang Technological University.

The University of St. Gallen MBA was launched in 2005.

The University of St.Gallen is a leading European business school located in Switzerland. Founded in 1898, today it has the leading business school in the German-speaking area, with more than 7,000 enrolled full-time students. St.Gallen offers a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and doctoral Programmes, and is accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB. It benefits from a strong reputation for quality, particularly in the German-speaking countries of Austria, Germany and Switzerland. It is also recognized in major rankings, both at the MBA-level and the university as a whole. Students benefit from the University's close ties to leading international companies and 20,000 strong alumni network.

The MBA programmes are part of the Executive School within the University of St.Gallen. We offer an 11 month Full-time MBA and a 24 month Part-time MBA. 

1. Bachelor's Degree

You are required to hold a degree from a recognised university or accepted institution of higher education. Please contact one of our Senior Talent Acquisition Managers for more information on whether your degree is from a recognised university.

2. GMAT, GRE, Admissions Test and Test Waivers

Applicants for the MBA programme are required to demonstrate their numerical, grammatical and critical thinking abilities. This can be done in one of the following three ways:

a. Submit a competitive GMAT or GRE score no older than five years (no minimum score)
b. Complete our MBA admissions test with a minimum score of 80%
c. Hold one or more of the following qualifications: PhD, CFA Level 2, CPA, or a similar qualification assessed on a case-by-case basis

Please feel free to contact one of our Senior Talent Acquisition Managers to learn more about your options. If you plan to take the GMAT, but haven't yet, you can also contact them for more information about our GMAT preparation courses in Zurich. 

To submit a GMAT or GRE score, please use the following school codes for the University of St.Gallen MBA:

GMAT: 5RK-QG-13
GRE: 0413

3. Fluency in English

Evidence of English fluency must be provided in order to gain acceptance to our programmes, as all coursework, lectures, guest speaking events and academic material is conducted in English. If you have completed another degree in English, this would be considered. For evidence via language proficiency testing, we accept TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate and PTE Academic.

Institution Code TOEFL: 0198

4. Work Experience

A minimum of two years full-time post-Bachelor degree work experience is required, with at least four years of work experience recommended.

5. Speak with our Senior Talent Acquisition Managers

Before submitting your application, we strongly encourage you to contact one of our Senior Talent Acquisition Managers to learn more about whether our programme matches your MBA goals. 

Step 1: Create and Submit Application
Step 2: Record Video Q&A Responses
Step 3: Receive Interview Invitation
Step 4: Have Interview & Solve Business Case
Step 5: Receive Decision + Guidance on Loans & Scholarships
Step 6: Sign Offer & Pay Enrolment Fee

The application process has been designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your full potential, and give the Admissions Team a good understanding of you capabilities, skills and potential to become a successful MBA. Please note that not all applicants will progress beyond Step 2.

Deadlines:

Round 1 - 01 October 2017
Round 2 - 01 December 2017
Round 3 - 01 February 2018
Round 4 - 01 April 2018
Round 5 - 01 June 2018
Round 6 - 15 July 2018

We accept applications on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible given the limited number of places in the programme. Additionally, it will also allow you to prepare yourself adequately prior the start of the programme, with regards to moving to St.Gallen or negotiating a sponsorship from your current employer. 

Please feel free to contact our Admissions Team if you are interested in applying to the St.Gallen MBA programme or have any questions about the admission process.

Contact: 

Vinzent Ehrat, Recruitment Officer
University of St.Gallen MBA, Blumenbergplatz 9, St. Gallen, 9000, Switzerland

Tel: +41-71-224-7356
Fax: +41-71-224-2473
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mba.unisg.ch

Full-time MBA tuition: 56,500 CHF 

Part-time MBA tuition: 70,000 CHF

1. Early Enrolment Discount

The early enrolment discount of CHF 5,000 is available to students who enrolled and paid the enrolment fee before 31 December 2017. 

2. Early Payment Discount

Any fee payment, in excess of the application and enrolment fee, paid by 31 March 2018 prior to the start of the programme, will be eligible for a 5% early payment discount. Any remaining fee must be paid according to the payment schedule.

Scholarships and loans may be awarded. Please contact our Senior Talent Acquisition Managers for more details.

St.Gallen is located in Eastern Switzerland, one hour from Zurich city centre and 45 minutes from Zurich International Airport. It is at the heart of Europe, well-served by rail links to Paris, Geneva, Milan and Munich all a few hours away. St.Gallen lies near the shores of Lake Constance, and the borders to Germany and Austria. To the south of the city lie the Alps.

The MBA Office has a housing consultant to support all future students in locating suitable accommodation for the duration of their studies. We have a number of regular landlords and we also make an effort to find accommodation based on the individual needs of each student and their partner or family. This service is only available to students who have fully enrolled in the MBA programme.