The academic path: university professions
These professions require a degree from a university, ETH or a university of applied sciences.
Construction and technology
- Architect
Degree: University of Applied Sciences, University or ETH - Artificial Intelligence Specialist
Degree programme: University (Master) or University of Applied Sciences - Chemist, chemical engineer
Degree: University, ETH or university of applied sciences - Electrical engineer, electrical engineering and information technology engineer
Degree: University of Applied Sciences (Electrical Engineer) or ETH - Facility Manager
Study: University of Applied Sciences - Computer scientist
Study: University of Applied Sciences or University - Landscape architect
Study: University of Applied Sciences - Mechanical engineer
Study programme: University of Applied Sciences or ETH
Education and social affairs
- Teacher for pre-school, primary or secondary level
Study programme: University of Applied Sciences - Speech therapist
Study: University of Applied Sciences - Pastor (Roman Catholic), Pastor (Protestant-Reformed)
Studies: University - Psychologist
Degree programme: University of Applied Sciences or University - Social worker
Study: University of Applied Sciences - Sports teacher
Study: University
Here you can find career videos
Are you interested in a specific profession or would you like to get a general overview of career opportunities? Career videos offer a good opportunity to find out more, especially if it is not possible to visit a company on site. There are numerous videos on the following websites. Some of their contents overlap.
- www.berufsberatung.ch
- www.srf.ch/myschool
- www.yousty.ch
- www.whatchado.com
Health
- Pharmacist
Degree: University or ETH - Doctor, dentist
Study: University - Midwife (m/f)
Study: University of Applied Sciences - Nursing specialist
Study: University of Applied Sciences
Nature and environment
- Biologist
Degree: University or ETH - Forest engineer
Study programme: University of Applied Sciences, University or ETH - Climatologist
Study: University - Meteorologist
Degree: University or ETH - Physicist
Study: University or ETH - Veterinarian
Study: University - Environmental engineer
Study programme: University of Applied Sciences or ETH - Zoologist
Study: University or ETH
Where are apprentices and skilled workers needed?
Open apprenticeship positions* (as of June 2024)
- Sealer EFZ
- Housekeeping specialist EFZ
- Plumber EFZ
- Roofer EFZ
- Housekeeping trainee EBA
- Butcher EBA
- Restaurant specialist EFZ
- Kitchen employee EBA
- Retail trade assistant EBA
- Electrician EFZ
*Open apprenticeship positions in relation to the total number of apprenticeships, sources: Yousty, BFS
Shortage of skilled labour** (Ranking 2023)
- Healthcare professions
- Software development
- Engineering professions
- Construction and production management
- Polymechanics
- Finance specialists
- Electricians, electronics technicians
- Natural sciences and technology
- Business administration
- ICT, databases, networks
** Skills shortage index Job Monitor University of Zurich and Adecco Group
Economy, Management, Services
- Business economist, industrial engineer
Degree programme: University of Applied Sciences (industrial engineer) or university - Diplomat
Prerequisite: completed Master's degree in any discipline. Admission procedure and training at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) - Financial Analyst
Study: University - Hotel Manager
Study: University of Applied Sciences - Lawyer
Study: University - Conference interpreter
Study: University of Applied Sciences - Lawyer
Studies: University, then legal internship at a court, a public authority or in a law firm - Ship's officer
Basic vocational training as a nautical specialist EFZ and nautical studies as an officer. Training only possible abroad. - Business information scientist
Degree programme: University or university of applied sciences
