Apply early to guarantee your place!
Application Deadlines – Spring Semester 2026
The Institute for International Business Law (IBL) is now accepting applications for the Spring Semester starting on 16 February 2026. Please refer to the application deadlines below, based on your residency and visa requirements:
→ Application Deadline: 15th January 2026 for applicants who are:
- Swiss nationals
- Swiss residence permit holders
- EU nationals
- Online students
→ Application Deadline: 30th October 2025:
- for applicants from outside Switzerland or the EU
Early bird discounts or scholarships are available*.
Please check with our admissions team.
*Applications must be received by November 30th to qualify for the early bird discount. This offer applies to Swiss, EU, and EFTA students who are not already receiving a scholarship.
Visa Information for Non-EU Applicants
Applicants requiring a visa should begin their application process as early as possible. Visa processing may take between 3 to 4 months or longer, depending on the country of passport issuance.
Please note: A student visa can only be granted once all supporting documentation has been fully and correctly submitted to the relevant Swiss authorities. While IBL is not in a position to directly support individual visa applications, we are happy to refer admitted students to legal professionals with experience in student relocation to Switzerland upon request.
If your visa is not granted in time for the Spring Semester, you may:
- Begin the program online
- Defer your admission to the Fall Semester (September 2026)
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