Before submitting your application, make sure to familiarise yourself with the programme content, further information about studying, and especially with the admission requirements. You will find more information on that in the Student Regulations of the University of Liechtenstein.

Admission Guidelines
Bachelor in Architecture (German study programme)
Bachelor in Business Administration (German study programme)
Master in Architecture
Master in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership (German study programme)
Master in Innovative Finance
Master in Information Systems
Doctorate

If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate Student Advisory Service.

Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis until the respective deadline. Admission offers may be issued at any time.

Bachelor’s Programmes

Application deadline for the summer semester

• 30 November: EU/EEA and Swiss nationals
• 30 September: Nationals requiring a visa for Liechtenstein

Application deadline for the winter semester

• 30 June: EU/EEA and Swiss nationals

• 31 March: Nationals requiring a visa for Liechtenstein

   

Master’s Programmes

EU/EEA and Swiss nationals (no visa required)

• Winter semester: until 30 June (for all master’s programmes)
• Summer semester: until 30 November (only for the following programmes)
  • Master in Architecture
  • Master in Information Systems

Nationals requiring a visa

• Winter semester: until 31 March (for all master’s programmes)
• Summer semester: until 30 September (only for the following programmes)
  • Master in Architecture
  • Master in Information Systems

Doctoral Programmes (all applicants)

• Winter semester: until 31 May
• Summer semester: until 31 October

According to the Fee Regulations of the University of Liechtenstein, the following fees apply for admission and enrolment:

Fees Regulations

a) Administration fee for admission applications
As part of the admission process, various documents must be reviewed, advisory and orientation interviews conducted, and additional services provided. Therefore, a processing fee of CHF 100 applies to any applicant who has not previously been enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctoral programme at the University of Liechtenstein.

This fee is non-refundable and cannot be credited toward any other fees. Payment must be initiated no later than the respective application deadline.

b) Tuition Fees – Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Programmes
 
CHF 950 per semester
Applies to

• EU/EEA and Swiss nationals
• Nationals from other countries who hold a permanent residence permit in Liechtenstein
• Applicants who obtained their secondary school-leaving certificate (Matura) in an EU/EEA country or in Switzerland

CHF 1,250 per semester
Applies to

• Non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss nationals who do not meet the criteria above

Note: A contribution of CHF 10 per semester is allocated from the tuition fee to support the services of the student body.

Here you will find information about housing options and residence matters in Liechtenstein

All documents must be submitted in either German or English. If your certificates, diplomas, transcripts, or other official documents are issued in a different language, you must additionally submit officially certified translations in either German or English along with the copies of the original documents.

A translation is considered officially certified if it is prepared and signed/stamped by one of the following:

• The institution that issued the original document (e.g. diploma or transcript translated directly by the university)
• A qualified and sworn translator
• A notary or court

Checklist: Documents to Upload
 

Please prepare the following documents (in PDF or JPG format) for upload with your bachelor’s or master’s application. Make sure all files are of high visual quality to ensure smooth and timely processing.

Bachelor’s Programmes

• Final school-leaving certificate or interim report
• Language certificate according to admission guidelines (if required)
• Copy of passport
• Passport photo (frontal view, high quality and well lit)

Master’s Programmes

• Bachelor’s diploma or equivalent university degree / confirmation of completion
• Diploma supplement or transcript of records
• Portfolio (master programme in Architecture only)
• Language certificate according to admission guidelines
• CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of passport
• Passport photo (frontal view, high quality and well lit)

Doctoral Programme
• see Application Form

Create a user account in the online application tool using your personal email address. This will be our main point of contact with you throughout the entire admission process up to the start of your studies.

After completing your registration, you can begin filling out your application for admission. You may pause at any time and continue later — your entered data and uploaded documents will be saved and not lost.

Once you have provided all required information and uploaded all necessary documents, you can submit your application. Please note that submitted applications cannot be modified afterward.

If you have any questions in advance, feel free to contact the appropriate Student Advisory Service (see contact details below).

The University of Liechtenstein reserves the right to verify the authenticity of submitted documents directly with the issuing institution. Incomplete or low-quality translations may be rejected or reviewed by the university's internal services.

The status is granted to students who can demonstrate athletic achievements of national or international relevance (e.g. membership in a national team or a development squad recognised by the Liechtenstein Olympic Committee, LOC).

A written application must be submitted no later than four weeks before the start of the semester. Required documents include proof of athletic performance (e.g. Swiss Olympic Card), a description of your sporting goals, and a training schedule.

The Liechtenstein Undergraduate and Graduate School reviews the submitted documents and makes the decision. The status is valid for one year and may be renewed.

To apply, you must submit a completed application form along with the relevant documentation. With “Elite Sport” status, you will benefit from a customised study structure—enabling you to successfully pursue your degree despite the demands of high-performance sport.
Call for action: Get in touch for advice.

More details can be found in our Policy on Combining studying with Elite Sport.

The first step in choosing a subject is to identify your own interests, strengths and career goals. In addition to parents and schoolteachers, the academic and career advisory services offered by federal states and higher education institutions can provide support. There is also a wide range of information available online nowadays:

• Liechtenstein: https://www.next-step.li/
• Switzerland: https://www.berufsberatung.ch/
• Austria: https://www.studieren.at/studienberatung/
• Germany: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/studium

A great way to find out whether higher education is the right path for you, and if so, which subject area best matches your interests and skills, is to take an online test. Many of these are now freely available online. A good overview of online self-assessments in the German-speaking region is available here: https://www.osa-portal.de/ (only in German)

Once you have decided on a subject area, the next step is to find a suitable degree programme and a higher education institution that matches your needs. The internet is also a good starting point for this. You can find an overview of available degree programmes, for example, at:

• For Liechtenstein: Study programmes of the University of Liechtenstein
• For Switzerland: https://www.studyprogrammes.ch/en
• For Austria: https://www.oeh.ac.at/en/departments/department-for-foreign-students/
• For Germany: https://www.hochschulkompass.de 

You now know what you want to study and which universities or universities of applied sciences are potential options. The next step is to look into the details. Once you have selected a specific degree programme, it is important to find out not only about the content and structure of the programme, but also about its admission requirements.

• Is my school-leaving qualification sufficient for admission?
• Are there any special requirements, such as a minimum grade, relevant internships or aptitude tests?
• What is the application deadline, how do I enrol, and what documents do I need?
• How much will the programme cost?

At this stage, you should definitely get in touch with the student advisory service at the respective higher education institution.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programmes are as follows:

• CHF 950 per semester for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, as well as students who hold a permanent residence permit or a settlement permit in Liechtenstein, or a school-leaving certificate (Matura) from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland.
• CHF 1,250 per semester for students from other countries who do not meet the above criteria.

A fixed amount of CHF 10 per semester from the tuition fees is earmarked specifically for services provided by the student union.

Other Fees

Services not covered by the tuition fees may be charged separately. This includes fees for administrative services, decisions, or the use of infrastructure.
Further information is available in the Implementation Provisions of the Fee Regulations. 

The expected monthly living expenses for students at the University of Liechtenstein amount to approx. CHF 1,500. However, living costs are highly individual and can vary significantly.

To give you a general idea of the monthly expenses, we have compiled a brief overview with approximate reference values:

Rent including utilities – approx. CHF 680

Telephone/mobile phone – approx. CHF 20

Food – approx. CHF 450

Health insurance – approx. CHF 100

Clothing, laundry, hygiene – approx. CHF 100

Leisure, pocket money – approx. CHF 150

Health Insurance

Anyone residing in Liechtenstein for more than three months is legally required to have health insurance. Students from EU countries who are insured under their national statutory health insurance scheme can apply for an exemption from this requirement by presenting a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a provisional replacement certificate. Both documents can be obtained from the health insurance provider in the student’s home country.
Please note that travel insurance from your home country cannot be accepted as valid health coverage.

If you come from a country with which Liechtenstein does not have a social security agreement, you must arrange your own health insurance either in your home country or in Liechtenstein. Upon request, we can provide you with a list of insurance providers in Liechtenstein.

Private Liability Insurance

This insurance covers damage you may cause to other people or their property. It also includes damage caused in your flat or room. A private liability insurance policy costs between CHF 85 and CHF 150 per year and typically offers coverage of up to CHF 5 million.
Although not mandatory, we strongly recommend that international students take out private liability insurance.
 

Working While Studying

It is generally possible to work alongside your studies at the University of Liechtenstein, especially during the semester breaks.
Further information is available here. 

Scholarships

Scholarships are generally awarded on the basis of academic merit. In addition to excellent academic performance, some foundations or scholarship providers may also consider factors such as political or social engagement, or other achievements. Scholarships are typically non-repayable.

Swiss Scholarship Database
Austrian Scholarship Database
German Scholarship Database

All students at the University of Liechtenstein who reside in Liechtenstein are also eligible to apply to the Swiss Study Foundation.

Student Loans

Another way to finance your studies is through student loans. Various banks and government institutions offer suitable options.

For example, the Principality of Liechtenstein provides interest-free loans to students who have been residing in Liechtenstein for at least three years and who continue to have their main residence in the country.
More information: https://www.aha.li/stipendien

The online platform Splendit connects individuals who need an education loan with those who are willing to provide one. Students can decide for themselves how much they need, at what interest rate and for what duration.
More information

State Support

In many cases, governments offer various forms of support for students.

Students from Germany, Austria and Switzerland are often eligible for national funding opportunities to support their studies in Liechtenstein.

In Germany, students may be entitled to BAföG under certain conditions, which can also be applied for when studying abroad.

Austrian students may benefit from grants such as the Studienbeihilfe (study grant) or the Selbsterhalterstipendium (self-support scholarship), both of which are granted regardless of the place of study.

In Switzerland, the cantons offer individual scholarships and loans, which are awarded based on the student’s personal situation.

For detailed information and applications, students should contact the relevant authorities or advisory offices in their home country. The Student Advisory Service at the University of Liechtenstein is also happy to assist.