Study Food Science and Technology in Switzerland: programmes, fees and entry requirements
Switzerland has 4 undergraduate programmes in Food Science and Technology at 4 universities in 4 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €4,630 a year (€2,220–€5,391); non-EU students €4,630 a year (€2,220–€5,391).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: German (3), French (2)
- Selection: minimum requirements set by each university
All Food Science and Technology programmes in Switzerland
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor en Sciences alimentaires | Berner Fachhochschule (Zollikofen) | Zollikofen | German, French | 3 yr | €5,391 | €5,391 |
| Bachelor in Lebensmittelwissenschaften und Ernährung | Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich | Zurich | German | 3 yr | €4,630 | €4,630 |
| Bachelor of Science HES-SO en Viticulture et Oenologie | Haute Ecole Spécialisée de Suisse occidentale | Delémont | French | 3 yr | €2,220 | €2,220 |
| Bachelor in Lebensmitteltechnologie | Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Wädenswil) | Wädenswil | German | 3 yr | €2,579 | €2,579 |
How admission works in Switzerland
There is no cutoff score: each university sets minimum requirements for foreign school-leaving certificates by country (overview at swissuniversities.ch), sometimes with an additional entrance exam or limited places. Medicine has restricted admission with an aptitude test and is as a rule closed to foreign applicants living abroad. Universities of applied sciences usually require a vocational baccalaureate, or a general one plus a year of work experience. A certificate in the language of instruction is required; the level is set by the university.
See also: Study in Switzerland · Food Science and Technology in other countries
Sources
- swissuniversities — studyprogrammes.ch (Bachelor), checked 4 October 2026
- HES-SO Genève — Coût des études (taxe d'études semestrielle de la HES-SO), checked 4 October 2026
- ZHAW — Kosten Bachelorstudium, checked 4 October 2026
- Berner Fachhochschule — Merkblatt Gebühren für Studierende ab Studienjahr 2026/2027, checked 4 October 2026
- ETH Zürich — Tuition fees, checked 4 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.