Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

With our Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, you can directly enter our Master's program in Computer Science (MCS), pursue another Master's in Computer Science, or enroll in a related Master's program at another university. It is also possible to obtain a second Bachelor's degree at the University of St.Gallen. Depending on your course selection and planning, a second Bachelor's degree can be completed with an additional effort of 3 semesters (instead of 6). A second Bachelor's degree opens up additional study programs, depending on which second Bachelor's you complete. For example, with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, all Master's programs at the School of Management (SoM) are accessible, except for the Master's in Strategy and International Management (SIM) and the Master's in Management, Organization, and Culture (MOK).

*Admission to study programs depends on the offering university.

You can find an overview of all the courses offered at the University of St. Gallen in the course catalog. Under each course, you will find times, rooms, and all details about the course in the attached information sheet.

You can find all courses offered at the University of St.Gallen in the course catalog. Under the course offerings, you can find individual courses for each level of study. In addition to general information such as language, room, and time, you will also find the so-called "fact sheet." This provides a detailed description of a course, including information on learning objectives and assessment methods.

Generally, the same admission rules apply to all bachelor's programs for the first year. For us, the first year is called the "Assessment Year." Information on admission to the Assessment Year can be found here: Admission to Bachelor's Studies. Make sure to select the correct tabs (distinguishing between Swiss and international qualifications).

If you do not have Swiss citizenship or a C residence permit, you may also be interested in the HSG selection process. This explains in detail what you need to do to participate in the entrance examination. Please note the early deadline for the exam in February.

If the information provided is not sufficiently clear to resolve your questions about admission topics, you can also contact the admissions office directly.

No, it is only possible to start in the fall semester.

The first year of study (Assessment Year) can only be extended in very few exceptional cases (e.g., for elite athletes or due to family obligations). In all cases, the first year must be completed as a full-time program. However, those who pass the first year have more flexibility and can arrange their studies to fit their needs. The recommendation is to study full-time, but you can also choose fewer courses and create any alternative model that works for you.