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6 Best Life Sciences Bachelor's Universities in Switzerland 2026

This ranks Life Sciences bachelor’s degrees in Switzerland for 2026. It is for applicants comparing public institutions and programme options before applying from abroad.

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

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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ET ETH Zurich logo

ETH Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland · Public University

★ 78 QS World #7 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500/yr
Founded
1855
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UZ University of Zurich logo

University of Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland · Public University

★ 67 QS World #91 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CHF 1,500/yr
Founded
1833
3
UB University of Basel logo

University of Basel

Switzerland · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
4
UD Université de Lausanne logo

Université de Lausanne

Switzerland · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Life Sciences?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, University of Basel. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences at these institutions is the first degree level for students heading into research, laboratory work, applied sciences, or further study. The options suit applicants who want an undergraduate route rather than a diploma or master’s level entry point.

All institutions in this set are public. Two are in Zurich, while the rest are spread across other Swiss locations or are institutions without a city named in the facts. Tuition is published for ETH Zurich at CHF 1,000 and for the University of Zurich at CHF 1,500; fees for the other institutions should be confirmed directly with them.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, entry requirements, teaching language, and annual tuition. Confirm which city a programme is based in if it is not named, and check whether the course leads to the study path you want after the bachelor’s degree.