IB Pathways

University of St. Gallen · Switzerland

Major in International Affairs (BIA)

A three-year social sciences degree in St. Gallen.

Where
St. GallenSwitzerland
Degree
BA
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
30 April 2027
Admission
SelectiveEntrance exam
EU/EEA fee
Not recorded yet
More facts
Degree
BA
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 10 January 2027

    Complete application due to sit the February selection test
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  2. 31 January 2027

    Register for the February selection test
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 30 April 2027

    Application closes; IB subjects and predicted grades due (same date every year)
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (5 more)

  1. 16 February 2027

    Online aptitude test (February sitting), 14:00–17:00 CET
    DetailsSource

  2. 18 February 2027

    Video interview (February sitting), 15:00–16:00 CET
    DetailsSource

  3. 8 June 2027

    Online aptitude test (June sitting), 14:00–17:00 CET
    DetailsSource

  4. 10 June 2027

    Video interview (June sitting), 15:00–16:00 CET
    DetailsSource

  5. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Switzerland

What it is

Political science, economics, business administration and law combined to understand how states and markets interact, with exchange semesters, internships and courses aimed at careers between the public and private sectors.

What you need

  • IB Diplomaat least 32 points
  • Any IB MathsOne of your three HL subjects must be maths or a science (biology, chemistry or physics).
  • Biology, Chemistry or Physics (SL or HL)
  • Geography, History, Economics or Business Management (SL or HL)
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at University of St. Gallen

32/42; six subjects in HSG's groups, three HL incl. maths or a science. Psychology, ESS, Visual Arts and others don't count. Non-Swiss applicants sit HSG's online test, and a video interview if the test calls for it.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on unisg.ch

How places are decided

    • Entrance exam
    • Interview
    Places for non-Swiss applicants are capped by law: only HSG's online aptitude test counts, then a video interview if your test result earns an invitation.
Sources (3)
  1. Major in International Affairs (BIA) at HSG — checked 2026-09-26
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at HSG

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