Exceptional value –
how to consider
the cost of your
studies at HSG

You can expect a high standard of living and education at the public University of St.Gallen (HSG). Perhaps surprisingly, funding resources are available for most circumstances, making your studies more affordable than you might think. When compared in detail with other leading international universities, HSG also offers exceptional value at manageable costs. With a relaxed housing market, attractive working conditions, a high standard of living and, not least, virtually guaranteed career prospects, studying at HSG pays off in financial terms too.

At the very heart of Europe, Switzerland is one of the countries with the highest standards of living worldwide. With its hugely diverse regions and four national languages, Switzerland boasts a stable political and economic environment, extensive freedom of rights and opportunities for direct democracy, lush nature in an incredible range of landscapes and tolerant people who set great store by autonomy and quality. Switzerland also benefits from full employment, high wages and comparatively low taxes. St.Gallen, the economic hub of eastern Switzerland, is located in the northeast between the Alps and Lake Constance, in the German-speaking part of the country.

The qualities that make this part of the world so special engender a high degree of personal responsibility, including in financial matters. You will be able to secure good, affordable housing that meets your needs in no time at all. You should factor in between CHF 25,000 and 30,000 per year for your total living expenses, depending on your background and degree level. You should start with at least a small financial cushion, so that you can dedicate yourself primarily to your studies when you first arrive.

Before too long, however, you’ll be able to pick up one of the many diverse and well-paid jobs available locally on the side, which will help you to fund your studies yourself, either in whole or in part. A degree from HSG also offers superb long-term career prospects in Switzerland, a country renowned for its high wages. The Advice Center for Study Funding can also provide assistance to enrolled students.