Admissions

How to apply.

Admission is possible during the full year. We assess each application individually. Our admissions team advises you on the correct level and specialisation before you apply.

1

Select your programme

Select a degree level, a field of study and a specialisation. Our programme finder helps you.

2

Check the requirements

See the requirements below, or ask the admissions team if your background qualifies.

3

Submit your application

CV, transcripts and degree certificates, copy of your ID, motivation letter. For the PhD: research proposal.

4

Interview

We invite Master’s and PhD applicants to an online admission interview.

5

Offer and enrolment

You receive an admission decision. You sign the study agreement. We enrol you.

6

Start

Onboarding, access to the learning environment and, if necessary, the primers. Then your first module starts.

Requirements by level

Postgraduate CertificateMBA / MScPhD
Prior degreeBachelor’s or equivalentBachelor’s or equivalentMaster’s (Level 7)
ExperienceRecommendedMBA: 2 or more years; MSc: quantitative or technical backgroundResearch proposal
EnglishB2B2C1
InterviewIf requiredYesYes
DocumentsCV, transcripts, ID, motivation letterCV, transcripts, ID, motivation letterCV, transcripts, ID, proposal, publications (if any)

Fees and funding

The programme fact sheets state the tuition fees. The admissions team sends the fact sheets on request. You can pay the fees per module or in instalments.

Many employers support postgraduate education. We give you the documents for a sponsorship request.

Start dates

The programmes start on a rolling basis. After admission, you join the next module cohort. You can start the primers immediately.

Apply or request information

Use the form to start your application or to request the fact sheets. We answer within two working days.

This form opens your e-mail client with a prefilled message. You can also write to us directly.

Admissions office

Do you prefer to talk first? Write to the admissions team or book an online consultation.

admissions@sidf.ch