All Levels
Up to 30% of tuition
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American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland
La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
"A small private business school on the Swiss Riviera"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
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About American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland
The American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS Business School) is a private business school in La Tour-de-Peilz, near Montreux on Lake Geneva. It was founded in 1991 as the American Graduate School of Business and took its current name in 2023. It offers English-taught bachelor's and master's degrees, a Doctor of Business Administration and a Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration. Students can earn dual Swiss and American degrees through its partnership with Tiffin University in Ohio. Classes are capped at 20 students.
Rankings & Recognition
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Ranked #66 in QS Europe Full-time MBA 2027; #181-190 in QS Global MBA 2027; #151-200 in QS Masters in Management 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Association of Swiss Private Schools (VSP)
IACBE (accreditation)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1991
Founded
La Tour-de-Peilz (Riviera)
Location
Max. 20 students
Class Size
1:7
Faculty-Student Ratio
40+
Nationalities
Popular Programs
Business Management
Aviation Management
Hospitality Management
International Business
Data Analytics
Finance
Application Details
Application Route
Online (study.aus.swiss)
Application Fee
CHF 250
Jan 2027 Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Sep 2027 Deadline
15 Jul 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS
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5.5 (no band below 4.5) |
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PTE Academic
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50 |
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Duolingo
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95 |
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Cambridge
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First Certificate (B2) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
D visa + B permit (study)
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
Work permit (quota)
Financials
Application Fee
CHF 250
Avg Scholarship
Up to 30% of tuition
Career Outcomes
N/A
Post-Study Work
15 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty-Student Ratio — 1:7
Max. Class Size — 20
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
AUS teaches on a single small campus at Chemin du Levant 5 in La Tour-de-Peilz, on the Swiss Riviera between Vevey and Montreux on Lake Geneva.
Campus Details
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campus
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Tour-de-Peilz (Vaud)
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 15 to 25 C
Coldest (Jan): -1 to 5 C
Climate: Temperate oceanic
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Help finding private accommodation
Dining
Dining: Local restaurants and self-catering
Health & Wellness
Health: Swiss health insurance is mandatory
Activities & Clubs
Riviera location
small classes
40+ nationalities
Diversity & Demographics
Nationalities
40+
Max. Class Size
20
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's
CHF 28,000 / year
Tuition - BSc Hospitality
CHF 30,000 / year
Tuition - Master's
CHF 25,050 / year
Tuition - DBA
CHF 26,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
AUS has three intakes a year. The winter intake starts on 11 January 2027 (deadline 15 November 2026), the spring intake on 26 April 2027 (deadline 15 February 2027) and the autumn intake on 27 September 2027 (deadline 15 July 2027). Admitted students have 10 calendar days to return the signed offer letter.
Scholarships at American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland
3 scholarships available
All Levels
Up to 30% of tuition
Need-based scholarship
All Levels
10-30% tuition reduction
Work-study award
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Swiss Maturity or equivalent; IELTS 5.5 / PTE 50 / Duolingo 95
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's degree; IELTS 5.5 / PTE 50 / Duolingo 95
English Proficiency
IELTS
5.5 (no band below 4.5)PTE Academic
Duolingo
Cambridge
First Certificate (B2)Required Documents
Passport copy
Secondary school diploma and transcripts (bachelor)
Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (master)
English (or French) language certificate
CV and motivation letter
Reference letters (where required)
Certified translations of non-English documents
Proof of funds (visa)
Swiss health insurance (or school plan)
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme page for entry requirements, language level, intakes and fees.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with transcripts, passport copy, language certificate and the application fee.
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Receive admission
Wait for the admission decision and the official letter of acceptance from the institution.
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Pay deposit / confirm
Confirm your place by the stated deadline, paying any confirmation deposit or first-term fees.
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Apply for a D visa
Non-EU/EFTA students apply for a national D visa at the Swiss embassy or consulate with proof of funds.
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Arrive and register
Register with the commune within 14 days of arrival to receive a B residence permit for study.
Campus & Location
AUS teaches on a single small campus at Chemin du Levant 5 in La Tour-de-Peilz, on the Swiss Riviera between Vevey and Montreux on Lake Geneva.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
BSc Business Management
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Bachelor's
BSc Aviation Management
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Bachelor's
BSc Hospitality Management
Master's
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Master's
MSc Data Analytics
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Master's
MSc Finance
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Master's
MSc International Business
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