How do economic crises arise, and what measures are taken in response? How does politics influence economic growth? How can pension systems be reformed? What are the effects of a minimum wage? Which technologies should companies use? At what price should a product be offered? With the Major in Economics, you will gain the tools to answer such questions based on sound scientific principles. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to develop data-driven and fact-based solutions using the latest methods in data analysis. The flexible study programme offers you the opportunitiy to set your own focus according to your personal interests. We attach great importance to your personal development. With the Major Economics you will acquire a broad range of knowledge and skills that you can optimally use as an economic generalist in demanding positions in practice. You will also be optimally prepared for further Master's studies. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
A foreign upper secondary school leaving certificate has to be essentially equivalent to the Swiss maturity certificate (such as a German Abitur or British A-level). Subjects, number of hours and school years will be considered during the assessment. - Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the following programs:
- First language (native language)
- Second language
- Mathematics
- Natural sciences (biology, chemistry or physics)
- Humanities and social sciences (geography, history or economics/law)
- Elective (one subject from category 2, 4 or 5 or computer science or philosophy. Computer science and philosophy can only be chosen as a sixth subject)
Before you apply, please refer to swissuniversities to find out about the recognised foreign upper secondary school-leaving certificates by country. Please also ensure that the respective admission regulations of the University of St.Gallen are met.
Here you find a summary of information on the recognition of the International Baccalaureate (IB), A-level examinations and French Baccalauréat. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | The number of places for foreign applicants at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is limited by law. Since the number of applications exceeds the number of available places, international students with recognised foreign upper secondary school-leaving certificates can be admitted only through a selection procedure.
We will consider only the results you achieve during the selection procedure.
You must complete the HSG selection procedure in the language that you specified as your language of instruction for the first year of your programme (Assessment Year). |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.