Universities

University of St.Gallen (HSG)

St.Gallen

Internationality, practical relevance and an integrative view have characterised education at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) ever since it was established in 1898. Today, this university educates more than 9500 students in Business Administration, Economics, Law, International Affairs, Computer Science, and Medicine. With success: according to current rankings, the University of St.Gallen is among Europe’s leading business universities.

 

At the University of St.Gallen studies have a special profile, which is informed by the vision: “As a leading business university we set global standards for research and teaching by promoting integrative thought, responsible action and an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation in business and society.”

To attain these goals, the university offers their students Contextual Studies. In Contextual Studies, the core subjects of economics and law are complemented and reflected upon from various other disciplinary perspectives, for example from the social and cultural sciences. In workshops, you also deal with current challenges in business and society not only from the perspective of your core subject, but also from other subject areas. The students learn that economic decisions are always embedded in general societal, cultural and historical conditions and must therefore be viewed from an integrative angle. Students are thus educated to become personalities who are aware of their social responsibility and will be in a position later in life to act in a flexible, responsible and sustainable manner.

 

Teaching and research

Besides teaching, many faculty members also work at the University of St.Gallen’s more than 50 institutes and centres, where they deal with topical academic issues. At the same time, they cultivate contacts with trade and industry, law and politics. These activities, rooted both in academia and practice, ensure that the faculty members are always up to date and able to pass on their knowledge to students in their lectures.

 

Schools

The University of St.Gallen runs six schools: the School of Management, the School of Finance, the School of Economics and Political Science, the Law School, the School of Computer Science, and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The schools ensure the pursuit of the basic objectives in teaching, research and executive education.

 

Genuine internationality

The University of St.Gallen encourages and enables students to supplement their academic curriculum with international experience. Double degrees, exchange programmes, students from all over the world, an international faculty, an internationally oriented curriculum and networks give students the opportunity to experience foreign cultures and perspectives first-hand. The university has around 200 partner universities on all continents worldwide. It also offers access to some joint study programmes that can only be studied at a selection of the world’s best-ranked universities, e.g. the CEMS Master in International Management.

 

Student life

St.Gallen offers optimal study conditions. It is easy to find a flat, the beautiful campus is clearly laid out and offers a lot of contact opportunities, which is especially important at the beginning of a degree programme. People know each other and like to help each other – the many inviting places invite exchange, which has often given rise to great ideas.

Above-average commitment distinguishes the students at the University of St.Gallen. About 140 student associations and initiatives contribute to a rich and diverse student life. They offer opportunities for self-development and valuable practical work experience. From niche initiatives to international thought-leadership symposia – the student body of the University of St.Gallen covers it all. University Sports offers the students about 250 training units in more than 70 different sports every week.

 

Entrepreneurship

Starting an own business is a career goal that is widely supported by the University of St.Gallen and pursued by many students. They receive support in a variety of ways: on the one hand, through appropriate courses, student initiatives or the offers of Startup@HSG, the control centre for entrepreneurship at the university. Among these initiatives is START Global, which organises the annual START Summit x Hack for the European start-up scene in the St.Gallen exhibition halls. This initiative has been bringing together entrepreneurial students with investors, founders and enablers deeply rooted in Europe’s start-up ecosystem since 1996. A success story – it is now the largest student-organised start-up event in Europe.

And what comes out of it? An above-average number of scaling start-ups, some of which are already among the very big brands today. The founders of On Shoes, Planted, Piavita, Viu, Yokoy and Formo, for example, learned the basics for their impact at the University of St.Gallen. They have consistently innovated their industries with successful concepts and are happy to share their experiences with current students at the numerous events or mentoring programmes.

 

Labour market

The Career & Corporate Services team offers individual consultations, workshops, career events with companies and supports international students in their entry into professional life in the Swiss labour market. An important aspect of studying at the University of St.Gallen is making an impact with potential employers. More than 420 companies recruit every year directly on campus and 4 out of 5 graduates have a fixed professional position when graduating (and can frequently choose between various opportunities). Thus, this university is Switzerland’s business university with the strongest placement results.

 

HSG Alumni network

HSG Alumni is the official organisation of former students of the University of St.Gallen. With approx. 35000 members and 180 Alumni Clubs on 5 continents, it is one of Europe’s leading associations of this type. It reinforces the alumni’s lifelong bonds with the university, as well as the networks among its members, by means of numerous events and information platforms.

 

 

RESEARCH + TEACHING AREAS

  • Computer Science
  • Economics, Political Science
  • Law
  • Medicine

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

  • Number of Bachelor programmes: 6
  • Number of Master programmes: 15
  • Number of PhD programmes: 6
  • Number of programmes in continuing education: 200

At a glance

FOUNDED IN 1898

9590 STUDENTS

25% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

PhD 1079 / Master 3329 / Bachelor 3129 CHF TUITION FEES/SEMESTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (2023/24)

1st PLACE, FINANCIAL TIMES MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT RANKING CONTINUOUSLY BETWEEN 2011 and 2022

5th PLACE, FINANCIAL TIMES TOP EUROPEAN BUSINESS SCHOOL RANKING 2022

1st PLACE, WIRTSCHAFTSWOCHE RANKING MANAGEMENT RESEARCH, GERMAN-SPEAKING EUROPE

8th PLACE, HANDELSBLATT RANKING ECONOMICS RESEARCH, GERMAN-SPEAKING EUROPE

MORE THAN 200 PARTNER UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE FOR EXCHANGE SEMESTERS

MORE THAN 50 INSTITUTES AND RESEARCH CENTRES

107 PROFESSORS, 78 ASSISTANT PROFESSORS, 43 SENIOR LECTURERS AND 659 LECTURERS

4 OUT OF 5 BACHELOR'S AND MASTER'S STUDENTS HAVE A REGULAR JOB BEFORE GRADUATION

90% OF ALL GRADUATES WOULD CHOOSE THE HSG AGAIN

 

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