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10programmes currently found

10 matching programmes

01
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)

PhD in Engineering & Applied Sciences (in collaboration)

Master’s degree; research proposal; suitable background

Estimated tuitionMinimal registration fee (approx. CHF 200/year)
Financial aidFunding via research contracts, grants, foundation support
Application feeCHF 100
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02
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)

PhD in Health Professions or Social Work

Master’s degree; research focus; departmental approval

Estimated tuitionMinimal registration fee (approx. CHF 200/year)
Financial aidSame as above
Application feeCHF 100
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03
HES-SO Western Switzerland

PhD-level (via Master UNIL-HES-SO Nursing Sciences)

M.Sc. in Nursing/Health Sciences; strong research proposal

Estimated tuitionMinimal fees (est. CHF 200/year)
Financial aidFully funded via project grants, assistantships, or Swiss Govt. Excellence
Application feeCHF 100 (est.)
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04
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU)

PhD in Artistic Research (HSLU Music)

Master’s in Music or Arts discipline; research proposal; audition may be required

Estimated tuitionMinimal registration fee (approx CHF 200/year)
Financial aidFunded via project grants or assistantships through music school or external bodies
Application feeCHF 200
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05
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

PhD in International Economics

Master’s in Economics; research proposal

Estimated tuitionSame as above
Financial aidFully funded plus work opportunities
Application feeCHF 1,000
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06
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

PhD in International Law

Master’s in Law or equivalent; research proposal

Estimated tuitionSame as above
Financial aidFully funded package includes stipend and tuition contribution
Application feeCHF 1,000
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07
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

PhD in International Studies (any field)

Master’s degree; research proposal; academic excellence

Estimated tuitionMinimal Tuition: CHF 1,000/year (after first-year reduction)
Financial aidFully funded: tuition waiver plus stipend; assistantships or fellowships
Application feeCHF 1,000 (pre-registration)
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08
The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

PhD in Political Science / IR

Master’s in relevant discipline; research plan

Estimated tuitionSame as above
Financial aidFully funded with assistantships
Application feeCHF 1,000
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09
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)

PhD-level (e.g., Doctor of Business Administration)

Master’s degree; research proposal

Estimated tuitionCHF 1,920/year (Swiss Govt. scholarship stipend)
Financial aidSwiss Government Excellence Scholarships; project-based assistantships
Application feeCHF 100 (est.)
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10
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

PhD in Care and Rehabilitation Sciences (joint with UZH)

Master’s degree; research proposal; relevant background; language depending on project

Estimated tuitionMinimal registration fees (estimated CHF 200/year)
Financial aidDoctoral funding via assistantships or joint programs
Application feeCHF 150
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