University of St. Gallen(HSG) Executive School

Accelerated Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by University of St. Gallen

MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes

Campuses: St. Gallen, Switzerland · Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 12 months (9 months + Final Project)
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: November 15, 2026 (Round 1)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

A twelve-month accelerated full-time MBA in St. Gallen and Zurich: nine months of core courses, electives and exchanges, followed by a final project that can be a paid internship. Core modules cover strategy, leadership, finance, marketing and innovation.

Intakes: Fall 2027 Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: 12 months (9 months + Final Project) Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
Campuses: St. Gallen — St. Gallen, Switzerland
Zurich — Zurich, Switzerland

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
All applicants	CHF 75,000 Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026	(fee basis not stated by the school)	2026 intake

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: Not verified
Work experience: Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Two years of work experienceSource: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
References: Required2 referencesSource: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
Interview: RequiredPhase 2: interview and case presentationSource: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: CHF 100Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic): One accepted test requiredGMAT, GRE or Executive AssessmentSource: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other: Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
Fall 2027	Round 1	November 15, 2026Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Fall 2027	Round 2	January 10, 2027Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Fall 2027	Round 3	March 1, 2027Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Fall 2027	Round 4	May 3, 2027Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

Thematic scholarships
Basis
Other basis
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
AMBA (Association of MBAs) — School statementAMBA accredits individual programmes. The school states it holds AMBA accreditation; check which programmes are covered.Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026

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