University of St. Gallen: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #709 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #283 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #9 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| #1 of 2 | In St. Gallen |
| #10 of 1,007 | For Entrepreneurship |
| Top50% | For 144 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 7,666
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.unisg.ch
- Languages
- German;English
- Acceptance rate
- 27%*
* The University of St. Gallen is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Maturitätszeugnis), or foreign equivalent and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - July; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 7,666 |
Research profile
University of St. Gallen is a world-class research university with 16,665 scientific papers published and 297,211 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Business, Computer Science, Law, Biology, Philosophy, Medicine, Economics, and Environmental Science.
University of St. Gallen majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22 | 56 |
| 1991 | 36 | 68 |
| 1992 | 47 | 106 |
| 1993 | 49 | 118 |
| 1994 | 51 | 138 |
| 1995 | 64 | 193 |
| 1996 | 95 | 230 |
| 1997 | 73 | 312 |
| 1998 | 118 | 392 |
| 1999 | 150 | 571 |
| 2000 | 217 | 936 |
| 2001 | 200 | 1216 |
| 2002 | 212 | 1582 |
| 2003 | 234 | 2101 |
| 2004 | 316 | 2769 |
| 2005 | 325 | 3352 |
| 2006 | 412 | 3646 |
| 2007 | 416 | 4617 |
| 2008 | 572 | 5556 |
| 2009 | 595 | 6893 |
| 2010 | 530 | 8372 |
| 2011 | 708 | 9880 |
| 2012 | 784 | 11676 |
| 2013 | 810 | 13297 |
| 2014 | 843 | 14755 |
| 2015 | 830 | 15711 |
| 2016 | 833 | 15055 |
| 2017 | 892 | 17591 |
| 2018 | 929 | 18363 |
| 2019 | 898 | 22285 |
| 2020 | 1032 | 27186 |
| 2021 | 1442 | 37018 |
| 2022 | 1011 | 33708 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of St. Gallen gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | CHF 1,350 |
| Master's Degree | CHF 1,900 |
| PhD Program | CHF 1,350 |
All costs are in Swiss Francs (CHF).
The University of St. Gallen has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of St. Gallen.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor | Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Law, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Master | Accountancy, Banking, Economics, Finance, Government, Information Technology, International Business, International Law, Law, Marketing, Media Studies, Technology |
| Doktorat/ Doctorat/ Dottorato | Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Management, Public Administration |
University of St. Gallen alumni
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Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein
- Occupations
- aristocratart collectorbusiness managermonarch
- Biography
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Hans-Adam II is the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein, since 1989. He is the son of Prince Franz Joseph II and his wife, Countess Georgina von Wilczek. He also bears the titles Duke of Troppau and Jägerndorf, and Count of Rietberg. Under his reign, a 2003 constitutional referendum expanded the powers of the Prince of Liechtenstein. In 2004, Hans-Adam transferred day-to-day governmental duties to his eldest son Hereditary Prince Alois as regent, like his father had granted him in 1984 to prepare him for the role.
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is a Thai politician who served as the leader of the Future Forward Party until the party dissolved in 2020. From 2002 to early-2018, Thanathorn was the vice president of the Thai Summit Group, Thailand's largest auto parts manufacturer.
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Ola Källenius
- Enrolled in the University of St. Gallen
- Studied finance and accounting
- Occupations
- businesspersonmanager
- Biography
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Sten Ola Källenius is a Swedish business executive. He is the chairman of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz Group, and CEO of Mercedes-Benz. He is the first non-German in both positions.
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Josef Ackermann
- Enrolled in the University of St. Gallen
- Graduated with licentiate in economics and social science
- Occupations
- entrepreneurbank managerinternational forum participantbankeruniversity teacher
- Biography
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Josef Meinrad Ackermann is a Swiss banker, former Chairman of the Bank of Cyprus, and former chief executive officer of Deutsche Bank. He has also been a member of the Washington-based financial advisory body, the Group of Thirty.
University of St. Gallen faculties and divisions
| School : Economics and Political Sciences | Economics, International Economics, Political Sciences |
|---|---|
| School : Finance | Banking, Finance |
| School : Humanities ans Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, English, French, Gender Studies, Germanic Studies, History, Islamic Studies, Italian, Literature, Media Studies, Philosophy, Russian, Sociology, Spanish |
| School : Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Education, Communication Arts, Economics, Finance, Information Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Media Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | HSG Universität St.Gallen Université de Saint-Gall |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | EQUIS; AACSB; AMBA |
Location and contacts
| Address | Dufourstrasse 50 St. Gallen, 9000 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |