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Eligibility Requirements
The admissions process at the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS) works towards a balance between the inclusivity and selectivity principles innate in admissions processes around the world. As such, AUS is meticulous in ensuring that students who are accepted have the skills and capabilities to succeed in its programs.
To be considered for admission at the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS), candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to reflect the likelihood of an applicant succeeding in our programs.
Academic eligibility requirements for admissions for Bachelor’s degrees
1
We accept:
- An upper secondary school-leaving certificate
- The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP), Diploma Programme Courses, and Career-Related Programme (CP) (evaluated on a case-by-case basis by our Admissions Committee).
- A Swiss Maturity Certificate (Maturität, Matura).
- A Swiss Professional Maturity Certificate (Maturité professionnelle) with "Passerelle."
- A Swiss Specialized Maturity Certificate (Maturité spécialisée) recognized throughout Switzerland with "Passerelle."
Candidates who have completed a Swiss Professional or Specialized Maturity need to undergo a complementary examination to be eligible for admission into the Bachelor program. They are kindly invited to refer to the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI), the institution responsible for the examination.
2
Evidence of sufficient English language proficiency. Please see below for the overview of accepted English proficiency tests.
3
At least one year of work experience in an occupation related to the desired field of study*
*consult the policy for more details
Academic eligibility requirements for admissions for Master’s degrees
1
A Bachelor's degree from a university or other higher education institution or an equivalent foreign higher education institution recognized or accredited in the country of origin.
2
Evidence of sufficient English language proficiency. Please see below for the overview of accepted English proficiency tests.
Students who wish to pursue a dual degree with our educational partner Tiffin University (TU) shall be subjected to the specific TU admission requirements.
English Proficiency
At AUS, the primary language of instruction and collaboration is English. Students must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to the commencement of the program. As such, applicants whose native language is not English and whose primary language of instruction in secondary education was not English are asked to provide proof of English proficiency through one of the following options*.
Test
Minimum Score Required
Overall score of 5.5, with no single element below 4.5.
Overall score of 72-94 with minimum element scores of reading at 18, listening at 17, speaking at 20, and writing at 17.
Overall score of 72-94 with minimum element scores of reading at 18, listening at 17, speaking at 20, and writing at 17.
Minimum level of FCE First
Overall score of minimum 5.5
Minimum score of 95
Overall score of 50 with minimum element scores of Listening at 47, Reading at 47, Speaking at 47, and Writing at 50.
Overall minimum score of 1000.(for BSBA applicants graduating from an American high school. Non-American applicants are not required to submit an SAT score)
University of Michigan: Michigan English Language Assessments Battery (MELBA)
80%
McGraw-Hill Education English Certificate
CEFR Level B2
*All submitted exam results must be no older than two years.
The above list is not exhaustive, and other forms of assessment, including the Admissions Interview, can be considered by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis.
The above list is not exhaustive, and other forms of assessment, including the Admissions Interview, can be considered by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis.
Have any questions?
study@aus.swiss