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Universität St.Gallen

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world rank  824

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Overview

Established in 1898, the Universität St.Gallen (University of St. Gallen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of St. Gallen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), St Gallen. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Universität St.Gallen (HSG) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Universität St.Gallen (HSG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 125-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HSG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universität St.Gallen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universität St.Gallen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität St.Gallen' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universität St.Gallen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) Université de Saint-Gall
Name (English) University of St. Gallen
Acronym HSG
Founded 1898
Colours Green, white and black
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University Location

Address Dufourstrasse 50
St. Gallen
9000 St Gallen
Switzerland
Universität St.Gallen's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universität St.Gallen Phone Number +41 (71) 224 2111
Universität St.Gallen Fax Number +41 (71) 224 2816

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universität St.Gallen's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universität St.Gallen's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universität St.Gallen's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universität St.Gallen.

Universität St.Gallen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universität St.Gallen's admission information.

Universität St.Gallen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universität St.Gallen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universität St.Gallen a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universität St.Gallen's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universität St.Gallen's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universität St.Gallen's Admission Office Admission Office

Dufourstrasse 50
St. Gallen 9000
(71) 224 39 30


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universität St.Gallen.

Universität St.Gallen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universität St.Gallen has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universität St.Gallen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universität St.Gallen's Control Type Control Type

Universität St.Gallen is a public higher education institution.


Universität St.Gallen's Entity Type Entity Type

Universität St.Gallen is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universität St.Gallen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Universität St.Gallen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universität St.Gallen does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universität St.Gallen's main facilities:


Universität St.Gallen's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universität St.Gallen's Library


Universität St.Gallen's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universität St.Gallen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universität St.Gallen's main services:


Universität St.Gallen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universität St.Gallen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universität St.Gallen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universität St.Gallen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universität St.Gallen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universität St.Gallen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universität St.Gallen is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2001


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität St.Gallen's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität St.Gallen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)
  • Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS)
  • Partnership in International Management (PIM)
  • Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universität St.Gallen 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universität St.Gallen's Facebook page Universität St.Gallen's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universität St.Gallen's X (formerly Twitter) page Universität St.Gallen's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universität St.Gallen's YouTube channel Universität St.Gallen's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universität St.Gallen's Instagram page Universität St.Gallen's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universität St.Gallen's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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