MSc Banking and Finance, International Track
ZHAW School of Management and Law offers this 18-month English-taught master's in Winterthur.
What it takes to get in
- English tests
- IELTS 7 · TOEFL iBT 95
- English requirement
- IELTS Academic certificate at C1/Advanced Level (min
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 18 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
Full or part-time in 3, 4 or 6 semesters – with CFA Affiliation Program. Majors in the following areas: Capital Markets, Data Science, Digital Banking, Real Estate. Boost your career in the financial sector. Specialize in one of the following majors: Capital Markets & Data Science, Capital Markets & Real Estate, Digital Banking & Innovation. Study full-time or part-time at our university in Winterthur (Canton of Zurich), Switzerland. The ZHAW School of Management and Law is one of the leading European business schools (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA, Financial Times Ranking).
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 MSc Banking and Finance, International Track at ZHAW School of Management and Law taught in English?
Yes — the programme is taught entirely in English. Non-native speakers need IELTS 7 or TOEFL iBT 95 (minimum).
How much does MSc Banking and Finance, International Track at ZHAW School of Management and Law cost?
International tuition is €2,562 per year. Over the full 18-month programme that's roughly €3,843 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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