SBS Swiss Business School
Scholarship
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
·
Merit-Based Scholarship
o
Amount: Up to 50% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility: Outstanding academic performance (e.g. GPA ≥ 3.5)
·
Need-Based Scholarship
o
Amount: Determined case-by-case
o
Eligibility: Demonstrated financial need
·
Alumni Scholarship
o
Amount: 10–20% tuition discount
o
Eligibility: Graduates of SBS programs
·
Women in Business
Scholarship
o
Amount: Up to 30% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility: Female applicants with leadership potential
·
Executive Scholarship
o
Amount: Up to 25% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility: Senior executives with significant work experience
·
International Student
Scholarship (applies also to Swiss
campus)
o
Amount: Up to 30% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility: Non-Swiss applicants with strong academic background
International
Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships at the Zürich campus also broadly cover
international students:
·
Merit-Based: up to 50% off tuition for top academic achievers
·
Need-Based: amount based on financial circumstances
·
International Student
Scholarship: up to 30% tuition discount
·
Women in Business
Scholarship: up to 30% tuition reduction for female students
·
Early Bird Scholarship (reported for UAE campus, likely applies similarly): 10–15%
tuition discount for early applications
Typical Scholarship
Values
·
Merit-Based: up to 50% of tuition
·
Need-Based: variable, based on individual assessment
·
International Merit: up to 30% off
·
Women / Alumni / Executive: between 10%–30% off
·
Early-Bird (where offered): 10%–15%
Eligibility &
Application Notes
·
Merit scholarships require a high academic record (e.g., GPA 3.5+ or
equivalent)
·
Need-based awards
require submission of financial documentation
·
Women in Business
Scholarship is aimed at female candidates
demonstrating leadership
·
Alumni and Executive
scholarships require prior SBS credentials or
extensive professional experience
·
Application:
Typically assessed automatically with your application; confirm with admissions
and check if a separate scholarship form is needed.
Master’s & Executive Scholarships
SBS offers a range of
scholarships and tuition discounts for full-time postgraduate (e.g., MSc, MBA)
students, including:
·
Academic Excellence
Scholarship
o
Amount:
10–15% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility:
High undergraduate GPA (e.g., 3.5+)
·
Women Empowerment (Women
in Business) Scholarship
o
Amount:
20% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility:
Female students demonstrating leadership potential
·
Early-Payment Discount
o
Amount:
5% reduction on full upfront tuition
o
Eligibility:
All students who pay tuition at the start of the program
·
Discounts for Partner
Groups
o
Example: Studynet
Group receives €1,000/year for bachelor’s and master’s students
·
Need-Based Scholarships
o
Amount:
Varies depends on financial circumstances
o
Eligibility:
Requires financial documentation
Typical Award Range:
10–30% (some up to 50%) tuition reduction depending on merit, identity (e.g.,
gender), early payment, and partnership discounts
Research Degree
Scholarships (PhD / DBA / Doctorate)
SBS (Swiss
Graduate School of Business) lists "Tuition-Free Research Degree
Scholarships" for postgraduate research students:
·
Scope:
Full tuition waiver possibly including stipends but specifics are unclear
·
Eligibility:
High-quality research background across disciplines
Details such as
stipend amount, application process, and number of awards are not transparently published you must contact the school directly to learn more.
Average Scholarship
Amounts
Master’s tuition typically starts around CHF 32,100 (for MSc International Business) so:
·
Merit scholarships
often reduce fees by CHF 3,000–6,000
·
Research
scholarships can cover the entire tuition
Eligibility &
Application Process
1.
Automatic
Consideration
o
Application to
degree programme often qualifies you for multiple scholarships. You may also
need to submit a motivation
letter, transcripts, and
references
2.
Merit-Based
o
Strong GPA,
academic achievements, leadership, extracurriculars
3.
Gender-Based and Partner
Scholarships
o
Apply as female
students, alumni of partner organisations, or via employment groups
4.
Need-Based
o
Provide financial
documentation demonstrating constraints
5.
Research
Scholarships
o
Likely require a
research proposal, academic CV, and supervisor support
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate Admission
Requirements (BBA & Related Programs)
1. Academic
Qualifications
·
Completed
secondary education/high school diploma equivalent to
Swiss Matura or A-Levels.
o
Examples of accepted qualifications:
§ India:
Class 12 certificate from CBSE, ICSE, or state boards with at least 55–60%
average.
§ USA:
High School Diploma + SAT (recommended but not always required).
§ UK:
A minimum of 3 A-levels (or
equivalent).
§ IB:
Minimum 24 points in the
International Baccalaureate.
§ Other
national qualifications are accepted if equivalent to Swiss upper secondary
education.
Final admission decisions consider
academic records, references, and other materials holistically.
2. English Language
Proficiency
Required if the applicant’s previous
education was not in English.
|
Test |
Minimum Requirement |
|
IELTS |
5.5 overall (no band < 5.0) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
72 |
|
PTE Academic |
50 |
|
Cambridge English |
B2 (First Certificate or higher) |
|
Duolingo English Test |
90–95+ |
3. Additional
Application Materials
Applicants must submit:
·
Completed application form
·
High school transcripts (officially
translated to English if needed)
·
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
·
Motivation letter (300–500 words)
·
Passport copy or ID
·
Passport-sized photo
·
Proof of English proficiency (as above)
·
Application fee (CHF 150)
5. Interview (if
required)
·
In some cases, students may be invited
to an online interview as part
of the admission process.
Graduate Admission
Requirements (MBA, MSc, MA Programs)
1. Academic
Qualification
·
A recognized
undergraduate/bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited
institution.
o
Typically in a relevant field, such as Business, Economics, Finance,
Management, etc., but other disciplines may be considered case-by-case.
o
Minimum
GPA: While not always explicitly stated, a minimum GPA of 2.5–3.0 on a 4.0 scale is
generally expected.
2. English Language
Proficiency
If your prior education was not
conducted in English, you must submit one of the following:
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.0 overall (no band < 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
78+ |
|
PTE Academic |
55+ |
|
Cambridge English |
C1 Advanced recommended |
|
Duolingo English |
100+ |
3. Work Experience
(Primarily for MBA Programs)
·
For MBA programs, minimum
2 years of relevant professional
work experience is typically required.
·
MSc programs may not require work
experience, but it is considered a plus.
4. Application
Materials Required
·
Completed online or PDF application
form
·
Official undergraduate transcripts
(translated if not in English)
·
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
·
Motivation
Letter / Statement of Purpose (500–1,000 words)
·
2 Letters of Recommendation (academic or professional)
·
Proof
of English proficiency (if applicable)
·
Copy of passport/ID
·
Passport-sized
photograph
·
Application fee (CHF 150,
non-refundable)
5. Interview (Optional
or Required)
Some applicants may be invited for a video interview to assess motivation, communication skills, and suitability for the program
Accommodation
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University Video
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
·
Merit-Based Scholarship
o
Amount: Up to 50% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility: Outstanding academic performance (e.g. GPA ≥ 3.5)
·
Need-Based Scholarship
o
Amount: Determined case-by-case
o
Eligibility: Demonstrated financial need
·
Alumni Scholarship
o
Amount: 10–20% tuition discount
o
Eligibility: Graduates of SBS programs
·
Women in Business
Scholarship
o
Amount: Up to 30% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility: Female applicants with leadership potential
·
Executive Scholarship
o
Amount: Up to 25% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility: Senior executives with significant work experience
·
International Student
Scholarship (applies also to Swiss
campus)
o
Amount: Up to 30% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility: Non-Swiss applicants with strong academic background
International
Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships at the Zürich campus also broadly cover
international students:
·
Merit-Based: up to 50% off tuition for top academic achievers
·
Need-Based: amount based on financial circumstances
·
International Student
Scholarship: up to 30% tuition discount
·
Women in Business
Scholarship: up to 30% tuition reduction for female students
·
Early Bird Scholarship (reported for UAE campus, likely applies similarly): 10–15%
tuition discount for early applications
Typical Scholarship
Values
·
Merit-Based: up to 50% of tuition
·
Need-Based: variable, based on individual assessment
·
International Merit: up to 30% off
·
Women / Alumni / Executive: between 10%–30% off
·
Early-Bird (where offered): 10%–15%
Eligibility &
Application Notes
·
Merit scholarships require a high academic record (e.g., GPA 3.5+ or
equivalent)
·
Need-based awards
require submission of financial documentation
·
Women in Business
Scholarship is aimed at female candidates
demonstrating leadership
·
Alumni and Executive
scholarships require prior SBS credentials or
extensive professional experience
·
Application:
Typically assessed automatically with your application; confirm with admissions
and check if a separate scholarship form is needed.
Master’s & Executive Scholarships
SBS offers a range of
scholarships and tuition discounts for full-time postgraduate (e.g., MSc, MBA)
students, including:
·
Academic Excellence
Scholarship
o
Amount:
10–15% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility:
High undergraduate GPA (e.g., 3.5+)
·
Women Empowerment (Women
in Business) Scholarship
o
Amount:
20% tuition reduction
o
Eligibility:
Female students demonstrating leadership potential
·
Early-Payment Discount
o
Amount:
5% reduction on full upfront tuition
o
Eligibility:
All students who pay tuition at the start of the program
·
Discounts for Partner
Groups
o
Example: Studynet
Group receives €1,000/year for bachelor’s and master’s students
·
Need-Based Scholarships
o
Amount:
Varies depends on financial circumstances
o
Eligibility:
Requires financial documentation
Typical Award Range:
10–30% (some up to 50%) tuition reduction depending on merit, identity (e.g.,
gender), early payment, and partnership discounts
Research Degree
Scholarships (PhD / DBA / Doctorate)
SBS (Swiss
Graduate School of Business) lists "Tuition-Free Research Degree
Scholarships" for postgraduate research students:
·
Scope:
Full tuition waiver possibly including stipends but specifics are unclear
·
Eligibility:
High-quality research background across disciplines
Details such as
stipend amount, application process, and number of awards are not transparently published you must contact the school directly to learn more.
Average Scholarship
Amounts
Master’s tuition typically starts around CHF 32,100 (for MSc International Business) so:
·
Merit scholarships
often reduce fees by CHF 3,000–6,000
·
Research
scholarships can cover the entire tuition
Eligibility &
Application Process
1.
Automatic
Consideration
o
Application to
degree programme often qualifies you for multiple scholarships. You may also
need to submit a motivation
letter, transcripts, and
references
2.
Merit-Based
o
Strong GPA,
academic achievements, leadership, extracurriculars
3.
Gender-Based and Partner
Scholarships
o
Apply as female
students, alumni of partner organisations, or via employment groups
4.
Need-Based
o
Provide financial
documentation demonstrating constraints
5.
Research
Scholarships
o
Likely require a
research proposal, academic CV, and supervisor support
No results found
Undergraduate Admission
Requirements (BBA & Related Programs)
1. Academic
Qualifications
·
Completed
secondary education/high school diploma equivalent to
Swiss Matura or A-Levels.
o
Examples of accepted qualifications:
§ India:
Class 12 certificate from CBSE, ICSE, or state boards with at least 55–60%
average.
§ USA:
High School Diploma + SAT (recommended but not always required).
§ UK:
A minimum of 3 A-levels (or
equivalent).
§ IB:
Minimum 24 points in the
International Baccalaureate.
§ Other
national qualifications are accepted if equivalent to Swiss upper secondary
education.
Final admission decisions consider
academic records, references, and other materials holistically.
2. English Language
Proficiency
Required if the applicant’s previous
education was not in English.
|
Test |
Minimum Requirement |
|
IELTS |
5.5 overall (no band < 5.0) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
72 |
|
PTE Academic |
50 |
|
Cambridge English |
B2 (First Certificate or higher) |
|
Duolingo English Test |
90–95+ |
3. Additional
Application Materials
Applicants must submit:
·
Completed application form
·
High school transcripts (officially
translated to English if needed)
·
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
·
Motivation letter (300–500 words)
·
Passport copy or ID
·
Passport-sized photo
·
Proof of English proficiency (as above)
·
Application fee (CHF 150)
5. Interview (if
required)
·
In some cases, students may be invited
to an online interview as part
of the admission process.
Graduate Admission
Requirements (MBA, MSc, MA Programs)
1. Academic
Qualification
·
A recognized
undergraduate/bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited
institution.
o
Typically in a relevant field, such as Business, Economics, Finance,
Management, etc., but other disciplines may be considered case-by-case.
o
Minimum
GPA: While not always explicitly stated, a minimum GPA of 2.5–3.0 on a 4.0 scale is
generally expected.
2. English Language
Proficiency
If your prior education was not
conducted in English, you must submit one of the following:
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.0 overall (no band < 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
78+ |
|
PTE Academic |
55+ |
|
Cambridge English |
C1 Advanced recommended |
|
Duolingo English |
100+ |
3. Work Experience
(Primarily for MBA Programs)
·
For MBA programs, minimum
2 years of relevant professional
work experience is typically required.
·
MSc programs may not require work
experience, but it is considered a plus.
4. Application
Materials Required
·
Completed online or PDF application
form
·
Official undergraduate transcripts
(translated if not in English)
·
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
·
Motivation
Letter / Statement of Purpose (500–1,000 words)
·
2 Letters of Recommendation (academic or professional)
·
Proof
of English proficiency (if applicable)
·
Copy of passport/ID
·
Passport-sized
photograph
·
Application fee (CHF 150,
non-refundable)
5. Interview (Optional
or Required)
Some applicants may be invited for a video interview to assess motivation, communication skills, and suitability for the program