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    Information Systems

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    Zurich, CHMScIn-person2 years
    CHF 1,640.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    42%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    120
    Credits
    CHF 150.00
    App fee

    Information Systems at University of Zurich is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Zurich, CH. Tuition is CHF 1,640.

    About the program

    The program combines informatics and management science to focus on the design and management of information systems and IT-based innovations. It emphasizes analyzing non-standard problems and developing solutions for business processes.

    Focus: both
    100 (QS World University Rankings 2026, University-level)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Apr 30, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min mandatory for applicants from universities outside EU/EFTA/UK; no minimum score stated
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 (internet-based)
    IELTS
    required
    Min overall band score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    6 months job-seeker residence permit (Switzerland)

    CHF 26,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Information Systems at University of Zurich cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Information Systems at University of Zurich is CHF 1,640 across 120 required credits.
    Is Information Systems at University of Zurich online or in-person?
    Information Systems at University of Zurich is offered in-person.
    How long does Information Systems at University of Zurich take to complete?
    Information Systems at University of Zurich is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Information Systems at University of Zurich?
    Per the program's published guidance: overall grade of at least 5 (unrounded) for university of applied sciences graduates
    How competitive is Information Systems at University of Zurich?
    Information Systems at University of Zurich reports an acceptance rate of approximately 42%.