25 Technology MSc Degree Programs in Switzerland

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most popular areas in computer science and engineering. AI deals with intelligent behavior, learning, and adaptation in machines, robots, and body-less computer programs. The first AI master in Switzerland is offered in Lugano, profiting from the competences of the Faculty of Informatics and the Swiss AI Lab, IDSIA, Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence, a common institute with SUPSI and one of the world's leading research institutes in this field. For example, in 2016, IDSIA got the Swiss Special ICT award for its bio-inspired research activities and one of the ten NVIDIA "Pioneers in AI research" awards.

Data is the resource of the 21st century, and the quest for harnessing its economic and social potential calls for an increasing number of specialists and managers who not only have solid technical, analytical, and AI know-how but are also able to apply them as creative entrepreneurs. The ability to recognize relationships in large data sets and to unleash their value with the help of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming a key competence that companies and organisations are eager to acquire, resulting in strong demand for talented experts who can harness this potential to best effect. The multidisciplinary Master's programme prepares its students for the challenges they will face as specialists and managers in the digital economy. As data scientists with strong applied skills, they will have a wide range of career options in SMEs, corporations, public institutions and non-profit organisations.

The Master in Management and Informatics is offered jointly by the Faculty of Informatics and by the Faculty of Economics of the Università della Svizzera italiana, USI, situated in Lugano - Switzerland. This full-time study programme comprises 120 ECTS spread over 4 semesters (usual duration 2 years) and is entirely offered in English.

Preparing students as the new generation of managers who understand data and are fluent in data-driven decision-making to solve real problems with Big Data in today’s digital world. Optional second Master's with Boston University, USA (12 months). Our MITF was listed in the 20 exemplar master programs in international business and trade by Hinrich Foundation (2024) and ranked 2nd in Switzerland and 46th in the world by QS World University Rankings (2025).

This cutting-edge programme prepares you to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that are transforming every industry. Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Lancashire, this MSc equips you with both the technical expertise and ethical grounding to lead in the AI-driven economy.

MSc Cyber Security with Artificial Intelligence addresses the growing need for professionals who can navigate both the opportunities and risks of AI in security contexts. You’ll develop expertise in ethical hacking, AI-powered threat detection, and security governance while gaining hands-on experience with real-world security scenarios.

The Major in AI Business Leadership equips you to lead at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and people. You will explore how AI can reshape organisations – from business innovations, marketing, and operations to HR and finance – and learn how to translate technological innovation into meaningful business value.

This unique cross-discipline program combines USI's world-leading expertise in Finance and Informatics and offers exciting career prospects that range from fintech startups to banks and insurers to hedge funds. The program has been designed to provide graduates with an informatics background with the necessary tools and skills for understanding fundamental problems in finance while, at the same time, learning about advanced tools and techniques in informatics to be applied in finance.

The Master of Science degree in Data Science (MDS) at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) offers students the opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding and set of skills in computational science, involving numerical simulation, applied mathematics, statistics, and data science. It provides an innovative combination of methodological and applied competencies in both computational and data science, which endow students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to operate at the forefront of science and industry.

The Master is a two-year (120 ECTS) Double Master's Degree offered jointly by USI - Università della Svizzera italiana and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and is entirely given in English.

The Master of Science in Informatics provides world-class specialization in terms of professional training and academic research. The Master prepares students for current and emerging technologies in computer science by deepening their theoretical knowledge and sharpening their practical skills. The program is designed for both Bachelor students who wish to complete their education and professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge and sharpen their skills. The Master combines the study of fundamental aspects of computer science with a practical hands-on approach, preparing professionals for successfully pursuing a career in research and development across any application domain.

Kick-start your career with an FT top-ranked Master’s in Finance and specialise in banking, quantitative finance or digital finance.

To master this ever growing complexity, future software engineers will make extensive usage of AI. In the Master in Software Engineering with AI (MAISE), students learn the foundational technologies behind AI for software engineering, they see many applications of AI to improve software development, and they experiment with AI for software development in practice.

MSc in Therapeutic Technologies (Medtech, Biomedical IT, Pharma technology) offers an in-depth engineering-based training in Pharma technology, Medical technology, and biomedical IT.

Do you have a BSc from natural sciences or engineering (including also mathematics and architecture) and seek a career where policy analysis and management are important? The ETH's Institute of Science, Technology and Policy offers the MSc in Science, Technology and Policy a programme suitable for students who have completed a bachelor's degree with minimum 180 ECTS points in natural or engineering sciences including architecture and mathematics.