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5 Best Music & Performing Arts Bachelor's Universities in Switzerland 2026

This ranks bachelor’s options in Music & Performing Arts in Switzerland for 2026. It is for applicants choosing an undergraduate route in this subject.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

5 universities · ranked best first

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UB University of Basel logo

University of Basel

Switzerland · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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HL Hochschule Luzern logo

Hochschule Luzern

Switzerland · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Music & Performing Arts?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Basel, BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences, SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Music & Performing Arts cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Music & Performing Arts abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Music & Performing Arts is an undergraduate path for applicants building practical, artistic, and academic foundations before specialist work or further study. It suits students who want an entry point into performance, teaching, or related creative fields at degree level.

All four institutions are public. Zurich gives a large-city setting through ZHdK – Zurich University of the Arts, while Lucerne offers a smaller-city setting through PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne. HfH – University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education is also public, and International School of Business Management is public as well. Fee information is published for none of these programmes in the facts provided.

Before applying, verify the programme title, teaching language, admissions requirements, application deadline, tuition fee, and any audition or portfolio requirement with the university. You should also confirm whether the course focus is performance, music education, or another branch of Music & Performing Arts, because that detail is not provided for these options.