University of St.Gallen MBA
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Welcome to the

University of St.Gallen MBA

Leveraging potential, catalyzing opportunities

Accelerated Full-Time MBA

  • Duration

    12 or 15 Months

  • Location

    St. Gallen & Luxembourg

  • Format

    Two Intakes : 6 Sept. 2027 (St.Gallen) & 10 Jan. 2028 (Luxembourg)

Flexible Part-Time MBA

  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Location

    St. Gallen & Luxembourg

  • Format

    Two Intakes : 6 Sept. 2027 (St.Gallen) & 10 Jan. 2028 (Luxembourg)

From insight to impact

Broaden your business understanding, discover how you want to lead, and put your ideas into practice. The University of St.Gallen MBA brings together personal leadership development, real company challenges and an international community that expands your perspective.

 

Choose St. Gallen for Switzerland’s mix of global companies, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, or Luxembourg for its connections to European finance, institutions, and international business. Then choose your pace: Accelerated (12 months), Progressive (15 months) or Extended (24 months). No matter where you start, you earn the same University of St.Gallen MBA and build connections that last well beyond the programme.

Key facts

#4 Business School

Bloomberg European and Middle Eastern Business Schools Ranking 2026-2027

#1 Business School in Switzerland

FT European Business School Ranking 2025

Triple Accredited

AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA

#1 Alma Mater

among C-level executives at Switzerland's 100 largest companies

Corporate Partnerships

The MBA programme is supported by European institutions that actively contribute to the programme through curriculum design, fireside discussions, and internships where appropriate. Corporate partners include:

adidasAlpha BankaxpoCoca-Cola HBCLonzaMercedes BenzZurich Insurance

Profile assessment

Is the MBA Programme at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) the right fit for you?

Are you considering applying? Share your LinkedIn profile or CV with us, and we'll offer a preliminary assessment of how well you align with our admission criteria.

It is important to note that this review is not a substitute for a formal interview and does not influence our admission decision.

How would you describe your MBA experience at the University of St.Gallen so far?

Watch Fabian D. and Erwin L. talking about their experience in the accelerated Full-time MBA Class of 2024 

Our Location

Easily Reachable from Major European Hubs

Estimated Travel times to the University of St Gallen

Zürich, Switzerland

Travel time

58m by train

Geneva, Switzerland

Travel time

4h 3m by train

Basel, Switzerland

Travel time

1h 59m by train

Frankfurt, Germany

Travel time

1h by plane

Munich, Germany

Travel time

2h 31m by train

Vienna, Austria

Travel time

1h 10m by plane

Milan, Italy

Travel time

4h 12m by train

Innsbruck, Austria

Travel time

2h 30m by car