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How to Get Into St. Gallen
Mid-20s percent (estimated; HSG does not publish an official figure). International places are capped at 25% by Swiss law. Here is the academic profile that keeps you in the running, what St. Gallen weighs most, and where to put your energy.
Every college publishes how heavily it weighs each part of your application in its Common Data Set. Here is how St. Gallen reads applicants, most important first.
- Course rigor
- Grades (GPA)
- Test scores
- Class rank
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- Geographic origin
St. Gallen requires SAT or ACT scores.
Application window (Bachelor) 1 October to 30 April for the following autumn intake · February round (apply early) Submit complete application by 10 January, register by 31 January. Aptitude test Tue 10 Feb; video interview Thu 12 Feb (CET) · June round (later applicants) Aptitude test Tue 2 June; video interview Thu 4 June (CET). Only this round is available if you apply after the January cutoff · Verify on unisg.ch Exact dates and the registration cutoff shift slightly each cycle. Confirm on the official application-deadlines page before you plan.. Applying early (Early Action or Early Decision, where offered) can modestly improve your odds and signals commitment.
Your grades and course rigor are mostly set by now. The highest-leverage things left are your essays and how you frame your activities. St. Gallen reads holistically, so a specific, well-told essay is where you separate yourself from other qualified applicants.
How to get into St. Gallen: FAQ
Is St. Gallen hard to get into?
Mid-20s percent (estimated; HSG does not publish an official figure). International places are capped at 25% by Swiss law. At St. Gallen, applicants clear a high academic bar first, then stand out through essays, activities, and character.
What does St. Gallen look for in applicants?
St. Gallen weighs course rigor, grades (gpa), and test scores most heavily, alongside a strong academic record. The parts you most control late in the process are your essays and how you present your activities.
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