University of St. Gallen

Generally, Ecole Hoteliere de Geneve  is likely to be more expensive than the University of St. Gallen (HSG) for several reasons. EHL specializes in hospitality management, a field often associated with higher tuition fees. It is a private institution, and private institutions typically have higher tuition fees than public universities like HSG. EHL tuition fees vary depending on the programme you choose. Geneva is a notoriously expensive city for housing, food, and transportation. Factor in these costs when considering the overall expense.

Whereas on the other hand. Tuition fees at University of St. Gallen (HSG) are generally lower than EHL's. While St. Gallen might be slightly less expensive than Geneva, it's still a major Swiss city, so factor in living costs when comparing expenses.

University of St. Gallen MBA fees is CHF 95,000 or INR 71.4 L  for the entire program. This amount covers tuition, materials, and most meals and social events. It does not include accommodation or travel expenses. International students can finance their MBA at the University of St. Gallen through many ways, we have mentioned below some of them:

• The Early Enrolment Tuition Fee Reduction

The Early Enrolment Tuition Fee Reduction of CHF 7,500 or INR 7.13 L is exclusively available to students who are entering the Fall 2024 intake and complete their enrolment, including the payment of the enrolment fee.

• Scholarships

The University of St. Gallen scholarships available for MBA students. They are typically awarded in amounts between CHF 5,000 - CHF 30,000 (INR 4.8 L to INR 29 L).

• Loans

You can take out a loan to cover the cost of your MBA at the University of St. Gallen. Several lenders offer education loans specifically for MBA programs. This is a good option if you have been able to save up enough money over the years.

Read more about the MBA in Switzerland - Fees, Colleges, Eligibility

The University of St. Gallen provides scholarships and student loans to help students facing financial hardship. While the scholarships are paid as a one-off sum, student loans are to be paid back to the university after the programme ends. Student loans generally do not charge any interest when a programme is ongoing. However, the interest amount is considered after a student completes the program. Students are advised to check the official website since the terms and conditions are subject to change.

To be eligible for any kind of financial aid, a student must be enrolled in St. Gallen for a minimum of one semester. The scholarships offered by the university are:

1. Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is given to undergraduate international students in the form of a fee waiver. This means that the excellence scholarship will account for your entire tuition fee. A candidate must apply for the excellence scholarship before the commencement of the programme at the university.

2. Starr International Foundation Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is given to non-German-speaking students applying for an English-taught master’s degree program. The candidate must hold a three-year bachelor’s degree. Exceptional and highly talented students are recognised by the Advice Center of Student Funding and are then contacted to participate in the application process.

Note: Scholarship deadlines and amounts may vary. For more details on the scholarship application process and deadlines, please visit the university’s scholarship webpage.

International students have to meet the below University of St. Gallen requirements to apply for undergraduate and graduate admissions:

For Undergraduate Admission

·      A foreign upper secondary school leaving certificate

·      Submit the evidence of English language proficiency

·      Due to limited seats for foreign applicants, candidates are admitted only through a selection procedure

For Graduate Admission

·      Must have a bachelor’s degree (3 years) or a Diploma (4 years) with a minimum of 180 ECTS-Credits from a recognised university

·      Submit the evidence of English language proficiency

·      Provide the additional test score of GMAT/GRE