By field of study

31 humanities and languages degrees in Switzerland

2 institutions in 2 cities

31programmes · 31 with detailed facts
2cities · most in Geneva
6/21of those stating a language: English
30 Novnext published start or deadline
Where

2 institutions on the map

The mix

What these 31 programmes look like

Bars share one scale: the full bar is all 31 programmes.

By level

  • Master18
  • Bachelor13

Language of instruction

  • French20
  • English6

21 of 31 state a language.

Length

  • 18 months9
  • 2 years4
  • 3 years8

21 of 31 state a length.

Compare

3 to start with

Picked by how distinctive and well documented they are, at most two per institution. Never paid.

Comparison of 3 humanities and languages degrees in Switzerland
ProgrammeLevelLengthLanguageFee
Master History and Philosophy of KnowledgeETH Zürich · ZurichMaster2 yearsEnglishCHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w… ≈ €2,384
Prehistoric ArchaeologyUniversité Genève · GenevaMaster2 yearsFrench, EnglishCHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
Translation and Communication TechnologiesUniversité Genève · GenevaMaster18 monthsFrench, EnglishCHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
About this list

What is in it

Bachelor, master and doctorate programmes that we classify under humanities and languages (our classification from the programme's field codes). Limited to programmes in Switzerland. Programmes closed to new students are left out.

We list 31 programmes (humanities and languages degrees in Switzerland) at 2 institutions, spread over 2 cities; the most are in Geneva (30). They are taught at Université de Genève (30) and ETH Zürich (1). By level: 18 master's and 13 bachelor's.

Most common length: 18 months (9 of 21 that state one), from 18 months to 3 years. 6 of 21 that state a language are taught in English; others in French. The next published start or deadline is 30 Nov 2026 (Master History and Philosophy of Knowledge). Facts were last checked on 31 Oct 2026; each figure links to its source on the programme page.

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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Translation and Communication Technologies with Specialisation in Digital

Technologies de la traduction et de la communication avec spécialisation en numériqueTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

42% languages and communication · 17% data and computing

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsFrenchEnglish
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Theology

ThéologieTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

26% society, ethics and law · 14% free electives

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsFrench
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Translation

TraductionTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

62% languages and communication · 23% data and computing

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsFrenchEnglish
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Conference Interpreting

Interprétation de conférenceTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

69% languages and communication · 23% data and computing

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsFrenchEnglish

Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Classical Archaeology

Archéologie classiqueTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

64% society, ethics and law · 7% data and computing

BachelorScholarshipsFrench
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Prehistoric Archaeology

Archéologie préhistoriqueTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

21% society, ethics and law · 18% maths and foundations

BachelorScholarshipsFrench
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Hispanic Language, Literature and Culture

Langue, littérature et culture hispaniquesTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

57% languages and communication · 3% research methods

BachelorScholarshipsFrench
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Linguistics

LinguistiqueTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

29% languages and communication · 3% data and computing

BachelorScholarshipsFrench
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Philosophy

PhilosophieTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

52% society, ethics and law · 7% research methods

BachelorScholarshipsFrench
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Theology by In-Person Study

Théologie par formation en présenceTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
180
credits (ECTS)
3 yr
length
BachelorScholarshipsFrench
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Classical Archaeology

Archéologie classiqueTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
90
credits (ECTS)
18 mo
length
MasterScholarshipsFrench
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Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Medieval Studies

Études médiévalesTranslated

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

32% society, ethics and law · 11% languages and communication

MasterScholarshipsFrench
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Questions

Quick answers

How many humanities and languages degrees in Switzerland do you list?

31 programmes at 2 institutions in Switzerland. 31 of them have detailed facts with sources on their own pages.

Which humanities and languages degrees in Switzerland are taught in English?

6 of the 21 that state a language of instruction are taught in English. The language is shown on each programme card.

How long do humanities and languages degrees in Switzerland take?

9 of 21 that state a length last 18 months. Lengths range from 18 months to 3 years.

Which institutions offer humanities and languages degrees in Switzerland?

Université de Genève (30) and ETH Zürich (1).

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