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As part of the public education system in Switzerland, the Lucerne School of Business is subsidised by the state, which means that all students - regardless of their background - benefit from a high-quality, financially supported education.

Tuition fees at a glance
- Total costs (international students): CHF 44,760 
- Payable in six equal instalments of CHF 7,460 at the beginning of each semester 
- Each additional semester (e.g. due to a necessary repetition): CHF 7,460 
- Costs for Swiss citizens*: CHF 800 per semester 
Thanks to additional cantonal subsidies

*or persons who have lived in Switzerland for at least two years

Further costs (all students)
- Admission procedure: CHF 200 
- Entrance examination: CHF 280.- 
Only due if necessary due to previous education
- Study Week "Best of Switzerland": approx. CHF 1,000 (one-off in the last semester) 
- Individual project-related expenses: approx. CHF 1,000 per semester 

Are there scholarships for this degree programme?
There are no traditional scholarship programmes available for this Bachelor's degree course. 
Important to know: The course is already subsidised by the state - including for international students. 

Why are there differences in fees for Swiss and international students?
The difference for Swiss and international students is due to the different levels of subsidisation:
- Swiss citizens receive cantonal subsidies in addition to the federal subsidies, which is why they only pay CHF 800 per semester.
- International students also receive a state-subsidised education, but without the additional cantonal subsidies. The total price for them is therefore CHF 7,460 per semester.

What is included in the tuition fees?
The tuition fees cover the academic achievements and services of the university, including
- Access to courses and projects 
- Support from lecturers, coaches and project partners
- Use of infrastructure (incl. sports facilities and language tuition at the Lucerne campus) 
- Digital tools (libraries, software, etc.)
- Access to networks and career services

Not included:

- Costs for excursions
- Accommodation and living costs
- Insurance, visa fees, travelling to the study locations
- Personal expenses for learning materials, laptop, voluntary additional offers