Study programs
Where can I study what?
The first question is often: University or university of applied sciences? The education at universities is orientated towards the sciences and mainly theoretical knowledge is taught during the first few semesters. The relationship to practice is provided in the later semesters. Education at universities of applied sciences is more application-oriented and teaches theoretical knowledge in close association with products or processes.
The following list gives you an overview of the overall range of courses in Switzerland for prospective process and chemical engineers. The special features of the individual institutes and courses are provided.
Would you like to know what your opportunities will be to find an interesting job with a certain course? Or how high your salary might be? In this case, please don’t hesitate to contact the President of SGVC directly.
| University / Institute | Study program and content | Degree | Length | Special features |
| Bern University of Applied Sciences |
Life Sciences + Food Science Technology, Energy + Mobility |
B.Sc., |
3/4 years |
Training as a mechanical engineer with a specialization in process engineering, full-time and part-time studies, project/thesis work with industry. Subsequent Master's degree possible |
| Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich | B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD | 3/4,5 years |
Project work, three-month industrial internship, exchange semester abroad possible | |
| Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne EPF | B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD |
3/4 years |
Laboratory courses, project work, exchange semester abroad possible | |
| University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Muttenz | B.Sc., M.Sc. |
3/4,5 years |
Practical training, e.g. for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries and for environmental protection functions | |
| School of Engineering and Architecture, Fribourg HEIA-FR | B.Sc., M.Sc. |
3/4,5 years |
Bilingual, transfer to university possible | |
| University of Applied Sciences of western Switzerland, HES-SO Valais, Sion | B.Sc., M.Sc. |
3/4,5 years |
Practical training; joint one-year foundation course for all three fields of study; choice of field of study after the 2nd semester; bilingual training (g/f) | |
| Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture | B.Sc., M.Sc. |
3/4,5 years |
Practical training as an engineer with a specialization in process engineering; work in projects with industry, laboratory courses | |
| Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, Wädenswil, Winterthur und Zürich | B.Sc., M.Sc. |
3 years | Practice-oriented training |