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Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) an der OST

Fees and registration

Are you interested in studying for a Master of Science in Engineering at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences? Here you can find information about semester fees, financing options and registration.

Admission Deadline

For the spring semester beginning on the 16th  february 2026:       
30th November 2025

For the fall semester beginning on the 14th of september 2026:
1st of february until 30th april 2026

Fees

admission costs

Registration fee (one-off): CHF 200

tuition fee

Semester fee (per semester): CHF 1,000

Semester fee for long-term students (per semester): CHF 1,500

Semester fee for all students without Swiss residence (per semester): CHF 1,500

Semester flat rate for students on leave of absence (per semester): CHF 200

Additional costs

CampusCard (if lost): CHF 20

You can find a detailed overview in the Schedule of Fees and Fee Schedule for Administrative Fees. Both documents in German. 

[1] Students who were resident in Switzerland or the Principality of Liechtenstein at the time of obtaining the recognized vocational baccalaureate certificate or equivalent.

[2]  Students who exceed the maximum number of ECTS credits to be credited: Bachelor's max. 210 ECTS, Master's max. 150 ECTS. ECTS credits already credited by another university of applied sciences (according to the cancellation form) will be added to this limit.

[3] Students from abroad who do not hold a Swiss passport and who come to Switzerland to study do not have a legal residence in Switzerland under Swiss law (Art. 23 of the Swiss Civil Code). They pay an additional tuition fee of CHF 500 for the entire duration of their studies in addition to the regular tuition fee (regardless of whether their legal residence is transferred to Switzerland after the start of their studies). Legal residence does not exist if the residence permit was issued for the purpose of studying/training.

Registration

Register now for your studies with your Switch edu-ID. Follow the online registration steps and finally send us the signed confirmation and the enclosures by post.

Have the following documents ready for registration:

  • CV and letter of motivation
  • Transcript of Records
  • Grade-Certificate
  • Language certificate
  • ID, passport or residence permit
  • Passport photo (for your personal CampusCard)
  • University entrance qualification (vocational/specialist baccalaureate certificate, apprenticeship certificate, high school baccalaureate certificate, etc.)
  • De-registration and overview of achievements from any previously attended technical college / ETH or university

Follow the instructions to apply here (german)