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STUDENTMOBILITYSERVICES

Financial Times European Business
School 2023

Financial Times Masters in Management:
Strategic & International
Management (SIM-HSG)
2023

Student Exchange

Fact Sheet
2025/2026
Content
1 Overview Programmes
2 Courses
3 Examinations

4 Living in St.Gallen
5 Language
6 Student Services & Engagement

Why University of St.Gallen?
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integrative and practice-relevant education
promotion of entrepreneurial spirit
inspiring campus in the heart of Europe
global networks
student life (140 clubs and associations)
life-long community (>37.000 alumnae/i)

7 Application
8 Contacts
9 Term calendar

Facts top-rankings and renowned accreditations
excellent employability rate: 4 out of
5 Bachelor's and Master's graduates
have a job by the time of their graduation
partnerships with 200 universities worldwide

Exchange Programmes

SPECIALISED SHORT-TERM PROGRAMMESFULL SEMESTER EXCHANGE
ISP
PARTNER
UNIVERSITYARTNER
NIVERSITYSWISSMOBILITY

This exchange option allows student exchange worldwide atpartner universities on Bachelor and Master level.

The Swiss Mobility programme enables
Bachelor and Master students to study atanother university within Switzerland.

AutumnSeptember toDecemberSpringFebruary to May

FREE
MOVER

Students enrolled at a university that is
not a HSG partner university can apply
for a freemover exchange semester.

THEMIS

The International Legal Network of Excellence offers a joint certificate programme in International and Business Law for graduate-levellaw students focussing on theoretical and practical business law skills.

ECOL

ECOL (European Common Online Learning) is a network of seven
leading European business schools offering a virtual exchange programme on undergraduate level.

(ESADE)
BUSINESSSTUDY WEEKInternational Study Programme for MBA students
This 10-week programme requires students to beenrolled in an MBA at their home university and havesignificant work experience. An average ISP class size isfewer than 40 students. Courses are taught entirely inEnglish. isp.unisg.ch

CEMS

DOUBLE
DEGREEThe University of St.Gallen offers several double degree programmesthat award students two full master’s degrees from the partnering
institutions. Most graduate programmes in St.Gallen offer a double
degree option.

STARTFELLOWSHIP

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START Fellowship is an accelerator programme for young entrepreneurs from low- and middle-income backgrounds, focused on Latin
American and African students. It offers online and offline sessions
with experienced investors, classes at the University of St. Gallen,
mentoring, and coaching with experts. (Spring semester only.)

SpringJanuary to MarchThis customized week-long programme for Master’s level students of ESADE
Barcelona provides a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and network
onsite in Switzerland. Cultural visits and company visits to Swiss companies
are also part of this programme.

Degree Programmes
MA STERB ACHELORENCEMS is a global alliance of academic and corporate institutions dedicated to educating and preparing future generations of international
business leaders. Can be combined with all our Master programmes.

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Courses

Examinations

COURSE INFORMATION

Examinations may be taken only forcourses allocated through the bidding process.

Courses are offered in English in Business
Administration, Economic, International Affairs,
Social Sciences and Law.The definite course
programme is available approximately one
month before the semester starts. Guest
students are strongly recommended to attend
courses that correspond to their level of study
at their home university.
Bachelor
Bachelor students attend bachelor courses andmay only attend master’s courses if necessary
and if prerequisites are fully met. Master’s core
courses are not open for guest undergraduate
students.
MasterMaster’s students attend master courses andmay attend undergraduate courses if necessary.
CEMS MIM
The course programme and descriptions canbe found on:
cems.org/academic-members/schools-list

FORMAT

COURSE REGISTRATION
Course registration takes place through an
online course registration procedure (bidding)
about three weeks before the semester begins.
Student Mobility Services will inform guest
students about the process well in advance.
Further information
Courses take place throughout the entire semester (13 weeks) and/or in block seminars.

REQUIRED WORKLOADHSG Course Catalogue

The workload per semester averages 24-30
ECTS credits. Guest students are required totake at least 16 ECTS credits and may not exceed 40 ECTS credits (THEMIS max. 33 ECTS)
per semester. Credits are awarded only forsuccessfully passed courses.
Special workload requirements apply to CEMS
and THEMIS according to their corresponding
curriculum regulations.
1 ECTS = 30 course-related working hours(in and out of class)4

Examinations may be oral and/or written.
Presentations/course participation may also
constitute part of the final grade.
The examination format is indicated in thecourse information sheet available on:
HSG Course Catalogue

EXAMINATION PERIODS
At the HSG there are two different typesof examination periods. Decentral and MidTerm examinations take place within or at thelatest at the end of the lecture period. Central
examinations take place after the end of thelecture period. Guest students are entitled
to take all examinations within the lecture
period (= same duration as decentral examination period). The examination type of eachcourse is indicated in the course information
sheet.

Autumn semester
Decentral & Mid-Term examinations
Examination Period - September - December
Notification of grades - Early February
Academic Record- Early February
Central examinations
Examination period - January - February
Notification of grades - Early March
Academic Record- Early March

GUEST STUDENTS ENROLLED FOR
TWO CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS
Students staying for two consecutive semesters
must take examinations for their first semester
courses as specified in the course information
sheet.
If a “central examination” is specified, guest students may schedule a “decentral guest examination” if the course instructor permits.

GRADE TRANSCRIPT
An electronic Notification of grades and Academic Record will we published on our student
platform Compass.
HSG grading scale

Spring semester
Decentral & Mid-Term examinations
Examination period - February - May
Notification of grades - Mid-July
Academic Record- Mid-July
Central examinations
Examination period - June - July
Notifications of grades - Mid-August
Academic Record- Mid- August

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St.Gallen

Language
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
German and English (course availability will varydepending on degree programme).

HOUSING
The Housing Office provides off-campus
housing. Housing is assigned on a first come,first served basis.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
GermanGuest students are not required to be fluent inGerman altough some basic language skills are helpful. For courses taught in German, students shouldhave at least B2 level CEFR.

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Non-refundable application fee: 			
CHF 250 (required)• Housing price per room: CHF 700 to 		
CHF 1050 or higher per month, 			
depending on personal requirements• Liability insurance: approx. CHF 20

EnglishAll programmes (except ISP): No formal English
certificate required but guest students are expected to have an advanced level of English comparable
to B2 level CEFR for courses taught in English.

Students may arrange housing on their own.
Housing Office
T: +41 71 224 22 00
housing@unisg.ch

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ISP: Non-native English speakers must have a minimum TOEFL score of 89 (itb) or IELTS score 6.5.
This requirement is waived for students enrolled in
an English-taught MBA at the home university.

MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES
Accommodation (rent plus utilities) CHF 700
to CHF 1050; Food CHF 600; Communication(telephone, internet,TV) CHF 70;Transport(public and private) CHF 180; Insurances(liability, health) CHF 100 to CHF 280; Leisureactivities CHF 150; Other CHF 100 to CHF
150.

TRANSPORTATIONIn Switzerland, travelling by public transport isvery convenient and it is encouraged. Students
are advised to obtain the Swiss Federal Railway
half-fare card in order to save 50% on all tickets for trains, buses, trams, ferries. It is available
for CHF 190 and valid for one year.
sbb.ch/en

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LANGUAGE COURSEHEALTH INSURANCE
Full-semester guest students must either haveproof of sufficient health insurance coveragefor Switzerland from provider in home country
or purchase health insurance in Switzerland.
Acceptable proof varies according to nationality.
Insurance Information

FEES FOR VISA &RESIDENCE PERMIT
Students are responsible for any visa and/or
permit-related documents (fees vary: CHF 66
to CHF 240 depending on nationality).
Visa Information

Incoming exchange students are invited to enrol ina cost-free, seven-day intensive German language
course before the semester starts and may continue with the course during the semester. Other
language courses offered during the semester may
include: Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese,
Portuguese, Spanish, Russian.

Student
Services
STUDENT MOBILITY SERVICES
Student Mobility Services handles all administrative issues related to guest students.
exchange.unisg.ch

SPECIAL NEEDS
Students with a disability or a chronic illness
may face particular challenges during theirstudies and may require special assistance.
Contact Student Mobility Services at the
University of St.Gallen well in advance.
advisory offices/special needs

BUDDYSYSTEM
The BuddySystem organises various eventsfor guest students bringing local and international students together and promote
the Swiss culture.
ressortinternational.ch/buddysystem

CAREER SERVICE CENTER
Guest students have access to information on internships and may participate inrecruitment fairs.
hsgcarer.ch/en

LIBRARY
557.000 volumes; 375.000 E-books; 120.000
E-journals.
unisg.ch/en/university/library/

SPORTS OFFICESports activities on- and off-campus. Gym
and workout rooms, tennis, beach volleyball,
football field. Off-campus recreation facilities
nearby for skiing, sailing, golfing, climbing, etc.
HSG Unisport
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Student
Engagement
The Student Union is the official student
representative body at the HSG and theumbrella organisation of all the student
associations and clubs. Its representatives andthe students work towards the realisation of
their ideas and contribute to the development of the university.
shsg.chSTUDENT ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS

Application
STEP 1: ONLINE NOMINATIONBY PARTNER UNIVERSITY
Nominations must be entered in our online
portal Mobility-Online using the personallogin provided. Login data should be kept onrecord for future nominations.
Nominated students must be enrolled attheir home university in study fields similar
to degree study fields of the University of St.
Gallen (Management, Business Administration,
Economics, Political Sciences and Law).

STEP 2: STUDENT ONLINEAPPLICATION
After a nomination is entered in the Mobility-Online portal, Student Mobility Services will provide
the student with further instructions and information about completing the online application.
Autumn term application period
1 February to 15 May
Spring term application period
15 August to 30 September
Swiss Mobility spring applications only:
15 November at the latest

About 140 clubs and student associations
contribute to a rich and diverse university
life.These include the BuddySystem andmany cultural and sporting activities.

Autumn term nomination period
1 February to 15 April

ECOL autumn term application
1 June to 10 July

Spring term nomination period
1 February to 15 April and
15 May to 15 September*

ECOL spring term application
1 November to 5 December

EVENTS OF INTERNATIONALSIGNIFICANCE ORGANISED BY
HSG STUDENTS*Late nominations may be possible until
20 September but require prior verification
with Student Mobility Services.

- The St.Gallen Symposium - symposium.org- The oikos Model WTO - model-wto.org- HSG TALENTS Conference - hsgtalents.ch- START Summit - startsummit.ch

Swiss Mobility spring nominations only:
31 October at the latest.

ECOL autumn term nomination period
1 June to 5 July

ENTREPRENEURSHIP @ HSG
HSG actively supports entrepreneurshipwith numerous consultations and events.
startuphsg.com

ECOL spring term nomination period
1 November to 30 November

STEP 3: PREPARATIONOPTIONAL SEVEN-DAY GERMANLANGUAGE COURSE
Student Mobility Services organises an optional
intensive German language course prior to thestart of each semester. All students with beginner,intermediate and advanced levels of German are
welcome to attend free of charge. No credits areawarded for this course.
ISP students may take part in an ISP German
language course for beginners as one of theirelectives.

MANDATORY ORIENTATION DAY

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A mandatory Orientation Day takes place prior to each semester. This day includes generalorientation, HSG student ID card as well as social
activities. No credits are awarded.

STUDENT MOBILITY SERVICES
GENERAL CONTACT
University of St.Gallen
Student Mobility Services
Tellstrasse 2
9000 St.Gallen
Switzerland+41 71 224 23 39
exchange@unisg.ch

CEMS OFFICE
Jacqueline Meier
Marion Schönenberger
Sybille Gmünder
+41 71 224 31 15
cems@unisg.ch

ISP - INTERNATIONAL STUDYPROGRAMME
Dr. Manali Kumar
Executive Director
isp-info@unisg.ch

HOUSING OFFICE
Christine Schönenberger
Laura Affolter+41 71 224 22 00
housing@unisg.ch

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Peggy van der Wallen
Head of Student Mobility Services
Nicole Gsell
Asia, ECOL Virtual Exchange
nicole.gsell@unisg.ch

Term Calendar
2025/2026
AUTUMN SEMESTER 2025

SPRING SEMESTER 2026

09 September - 20 November 2025
ISP Autumn 2025 (programme for MBA
students from partner universities)

08 January - 12 March 2026
ISP Spring 2026 (programme for MBA
students from partner universities)

31 August - 05 September 2025
CEMS block seminar(one week, starting Sunday)

04 - 12 February 2026
Optional German language course for springsemester guest students

03 - 11 September 2025
Optional German language course for autumn semester guest students

12 February 2026
Mandatory Orientation Day for spring semester guest students

11 September 2025
Mandatory Orientation Day for autumn
semester guest students

16 February 2026
Mandatory CEMS semester kick-off(for CEMS students)

Bettina Trachsel
Swiss Mobility,Transcripts guest students
bettina.trachsel@unisg.ch
guesttranscripts@unisg.ch

15 September 2025
Mandatory CEMS semester kick-off(for CEMS students)

16 February - 23 May 2026
Spring semester 2026 (includes exams forguest students staying only one semester)Magdalena Piller
THEMIS, Event & Content Management
magdalena.piller@unisg.ch

15 September - 20 December 2025
Autumn semester 2025 (includes exams forguest students staying only one semester)

29 January 2026
Course registration - bidding starts(CEMS students 22 January 2026)

28 August 2025
Course registration - bidding starts(CEMS students 21 August 2025)

19 - 27 February 2026
CEMS Business Project Kick-Offs

Esther Staeheli
The Americas, Oceania
esther.staeheli@unisg.ch
Andrea Häfner
Incomings Europe, Russia, Africa, Middle East
SEMP and Swiss Federal scholarships
andrea.haefner@unisg.ch
Maria Bader
Outgoings & Agreements
Europe, Russia, Africa, Middle Eastmaria.bader@unisg.ch

Lamis El Farra
Double Degree DM2-FGV-SSE
lamis.elfarra@unisg.ch
STUDENTMOBILITYSERVICES

27 October - 09 November 2025
Break autumn semester 2025
(block courses and CEMS requirements may
take place)December 2025
Farewell Event for autumn semester guest
students

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ACCREDITATIONSMEMBER OF

30 March - 12 April 2026
Break spring semester 2026
(block seminars and CEMS requirements may
take place)May 2026
Farewell Event for spring semester guest
students

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