QS World Ranking
#332
Acceptance Rate
20%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$3,300
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
March 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
9,000
students
International Students
38%
US Students
2%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Switzerland's leading business university with elite industry connections and proximity to Davos and Zurich.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Switzerland's top business school. Near Zurich. Strong MBA and master's programs. Davos connections.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of St. Gallen (HSG)
Acceptance Rate
20%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 1
Instruction Language
English/German
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$3,300
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via HSG portal by March 31
- German B2/C1 proficiency required (most bachelor programs in German)
- HSG qualification test required — competitive entrance examination
- High school diploma with strong academic record
- No SAT/ACT required
- Some master's programs available in English
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Assessment period in January and June.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/German
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$3,300 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 20%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓HSG Scholarship
- ✓Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Cost of Living — St. Gallen, Switzerland
High CostEstimated monthly total
$2,330
vs. avg US college student
23% more expensive
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Switzerland has a high cost of living, but St. Gallen is much cheaper than Zurich or Geneva. Student housing through the university significantly reduces rent. Swiss salaries and part-time work pay extremely well.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of St. Gallen (HSG) as a US Student
University of St. Gallen (HSG) is located in St. Gallen, Switzerland and is ranked #332in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Economics, Law, International Affairs, Finance. Instruction is offered in English/German. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$3,300 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 20%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 1. Scholarships available include the HSG Scholarship.