Master in Business Information Technology
ZHAW School of Management and Law offers this 24-month master's in Winterthur.
What it costs
Plan for roughly €32k–€35k per year all-in as a Non-EU student — tuition plus a normal Winterthur student life.
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What you'll study
90 ECTS over 24 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
The Master's degree in Business Information Technology teaches skills in the areas of IT management, strategic and operational process management, and project and change management.
Visa & life in Switzerland
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Student Residence Permit B (Aufenthaltsbewilligung). Fee €100 · 8-16 wks processing · ~€2,200/month proof of funds. CHF 21,000-25,000/yr proof of funds. Cantonal variation. Work limited to 15h/week after first 6 months.
- Post-study work
- L Permit — 6-month Job Seeker Permit — 6 months. No employer sponsorship required during the search window. One-time. To convert to B work permit: employer must run labour-market test + quota check (full third-country process).
- Scholarships
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships · ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) · EPFL Excellence Fellowships
- English-taught master's
- ~250 English-taught master's; ETH Zurich, EPFL, USI, University of Geneva. Source: swissuniversities.ch.
About ZHAW School of Management and Law
Common questions
Is Master in Business Information Technology at ZHAW School of Management and Law taught in English?
The programme is taught in multiple languages — check the programme page for which parts are in English.
How much does Master in Business Information Technology at ZHAW School of Management and Law cost?
International tuition is €2,562 per year. Over the full 24-month programme that's roughly €5,124 in tuition, before living costs.
What is the acceptance rate at ZHAW School of Management and Law?
Not published. Most European public universities don't release acceptance rates — admission is requirements-based, so if you meet the stated requirements your application gets a full review rather than competing against a fixed quota.
Do I need GRE or GMAT scores?
No — GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this programme.
Can I work in Switzerland after graduating?
Post-study work rights in Switzerland depend on your nationality — EU/EEA citizens can work freely, and most EU countries offer a job-search permit for non-EU graduates. Check the national immigration authority for current rules.
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