MONARCH SWITZERLAND · TUITION & STUDY PATHWAYS
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Tuition is paid monthly or quarterly throughout active registration. Compare the rates and minimum registration periods for your chosen programme and pathway.
Periodic tuitionApplicable throughout active registration
Quarterly billingStandard billing period
Monthly arrangementsAvailable upon request
A STRUCTURED APPROACH TO STUDY
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Extended pathway
The extended pathway combines lower periodic tuition with a longer minimum registration period. Academic standards and the degree award remain unchanged.Academic support
Tuition includes supervisory support, digital library resources, academic platforms, mentoring and administrative guidance throughout the applicable study period.
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All candidates must cover the first quarterly period of tuition before conversion to a monthly arrangement. Additional fees and registration terms are set out below.
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Monarch Switzerland provides a transparent and professionally structured tuition framework for all Master, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral programs. As a Swiss private higher-education institution specializing in advanced management and research studies, Monarch maintains a consistent tuition model that reflects the academic rigor, supervisory engagement, and scholarly expectations associated with high-quality European graduate education.
To support the realities of working professionals, all programs follow a quarterly tuition system with the option of monthly payment arrangements for added financial flexibility. Candidates may pursue their degree through either the Standard Duration Pathway or the Extended Duration Pathway, both of which carry the same total tuition. This structure enables students to select the pacing that best fits their personal and professional responsibilities while maintaining full access to faculty supervision, digital resources, academic mentoring, and administrative support.
Monarch’s tuition model is designed to ensure predictable and manageable costs throughout the study period. When additional time is required, all programs permit continuation beyond the maximum duration at a reduced continuation fee, allowing candidates to finalize their thesis or publication requirements without compromising academic standing. Taken together, these features demonstrate Monarch’s commitment to providing an internationally relevant, flexible, and academically robust graduate experience rooted in the Swiss tradition of responsible and independent scholarship.
Unified Tuition Model
Monarch Switzerland follows a unified and transparent tuition model across all Master, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral programs. As a Swiss doctoral institute specializing in research-based and professionally oriented degrees, Monarch uses a consistent tuition framework that supports both academic rigor and the needs of working professionals. This approach ensures that candidates pursuing advanced study—whether a PhD, DBA, Executive MBA, MPhil, or post-doctoral qualification—understand the full cost structure associated with their education.
Quarterly Tuition for Research-Based Degrees
All Master, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral programs operate on a quarterly tuition model aligned with the research cycles typical of European graduate education. This structure provides continuous access to faculty supervision, digital library systems, academic support, and administrative services essential for sustained progress in thesis writing, applied research, publication, or manuscript development. The quarterly model also distributes tuition evenly throughout the program, offering predictability for candidates comparing tuition costs across international PhD and DBA programs.
Monthly Payment Options for Working Professionals
Because many Monarch candidates maintain full-time professional roles while completing their graduate or doctoral studies, the School offers the option to convert quarterly tuition into a monthly payment plan. This flexibility supports financial planning and enables candidates to pursue a Swiss doctoral or post-doctoral degree without assuming large upfront financial commitments. The monthly option is particularly beneficial for those enrolled in executive programs or online doctoral pathways requiring long-term financial stability.
Tuition for Continuation Research Periods
If a standard duration pathway is prolonged, such as a 24-month DBA or a 36-month PhD, candidates may continue their registration on an annual basis at 50% of the regular tuition rate. This continuation structure preserves full academic standing and ensures uninterrupted access to supervisors, research resources, defense preparation, and publication support. It also aligns with common policies across European doctoral programs, where additional research time is often required for high-quality academic output. The same option is available for those candidates prolonging the extended pathway duration.
Comprehensive Academic and Research Services Included
Tuition includes access to Monarch’s complete academic and research infrastructure. This comprises supervisor interaction, digital platforms, online library resources, research tools, academic mentoring, and administrative guidance from enrollment through thesis submission or publication completion. The inclusive model ensures that candidates receive the full academic support expected of a Swiss private higher-education institution offering advanced research degrees.
Reduced Periodic Tuition Under the Extended (Part-Time) Pathway
Candidates following the Extended Duration (Part-time) Pathway benefit from reduced monthly or quarterly tuition payments compared to the standard full-time study timeline, as the total program tuition is distributed over a longer period. This structure enables candidates to pursue rigorous doctoral research alongside professional responsibilities while maintaining predictable and manageable tuition commitments, without any reduction in academic scope, supervision standards, or degree outcomes.
Monarch Tuition Policy (PDF)
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Key Tuition Points
| • | All research programs follow a quarterly tuition structure. |
| • | Monthly payment plans are available upon request for greater financial flexibility. |
| • | Annual continuation beyond the standard duration is available at 50% of regular tuition. |
| • | Academic doctorates require an in-person defense unless a medically documented exception is approved by faculty. |
| • | Tuition includes supervisory support, digital library access, academic platforms, and full institutional services. |
PERIODIC TUITION · EUR
Plan your monthly or quarterly commitment.
Tuition is payable throughout active registration. The minimum periods below establish the earliest eligibility for graduation, subject to completion of all academic requirements. They are not guaranteed completion times or tuition caps.| Programme | Standard pathway | Extended pathway | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Quarterly | Minimum registration | Monthly | Quarterly | Minimum registration | |
| Post-doctoral programmes D.Litt. (manuscript / article publication) | €1,083 | €3,250 | 24 months | €542 | €1,625 | 48 months |
| Academic doctorates PhD (BR, Econ, IR, CSR) · DSS | €1,083 | €3,250 | 36 months | €650 | €1,950 | 60 months |
| Applied doctorates DBA · DOL · DANM · DPS | €1,083 | €3,250 | 24 months | €542 | €1,625 | 48 months |
| Executive doctorate D.Man | €1,083 | €3,250 | 24 months | €542 | €1,625 | 48 months |
| Executive master’s EMBA | €625 | €1,875 | 24 months | €313 | €938 | 48 months |
| Master’s programmes MPhil · MA (Business Research) | €333 | €1,000 | 24 months | €167 | €500 | 48 months |
Monthly arrangements are available upon request after payment of the first quarterly period. Additional fees are listed below. The overall tuition paid depends on the length of active registration; the applicable periodic rate continues beyond the minimum registration period.
Additional Fees
A thesis reading fee of €2,000 is assessed at the end of the doctoral programs to cover the formal evaluation of the final dissertation, manuscript, or article portfolio. For candidates electing to hold an in-person defense, a room fee of €500 applies to support venue preparation and on-site academic coordination. These fees are payable only at the time of submission or defense and are charged separately from the periodic tuition listed above.
Defence format: In-person defence is the default for all PhD and DSS awards. Academic doctoral candidates who have previously attended at least two doctoral workshops may defend online. An online defence may also be approved on the basis of verified medical constraints, supported by appropriate documentation and faculty agreement. Applied doctoral candidates may defend online.
Dual Degree Pathway Duration & Procedure
Dual doctoral pathways follow a standard 48-month duration. Candidates must first enroll in the PhD program and may request co-registration for the dual degree component within the first 24 months, subject to academic review and demonstrated scholarly performance.
Academic Equivalence Across Study Pathways
All study pathways at Monarch lead to the same degree award and are governed by identical academic standards. Regardless of study pace or delivery format, the scope of research, supervision requirements, assessment criteria, and degree conferral remain unchanged.
Neither study pathway nor delivery modality is indicated on official transcripts or degree documentation. All academic records issued by Monarch are identical in form and content.
Tuition throughout active registration
Tuition is payable at the applicable monthly or quarterly rate for the chosen pathway throughout active registration. The same periodic rate continues if a candidate needs more time beyond the minimum registration period.
Progress may vary according to a candidate’s professional and personal circumstances. Graduation requires both completion of the minimum registration period and fulfilment of all academic requirements. The minimum period is not a guaranteed completion date or a cap on tuition payable.
Active registration maintains access to supervisory guidance, digital library resources, academic platforms and administrative support.
Payment & Billing Information
Tuition for all programs is normally invoiced on a quarterly basis, prior to the start of each academic quarter. Candidates may, however, request a monthly payment arrangement to assist with personal financial planning, particularly when balancing professional responsibilities with advanced study. At the beginning of the program all candidates must cover the first quarterly period of tuition before being converted to monthly payment.
Payments are made by bank transfer to Monarch’s designated institutional account, with full details provided in the admission and enrollment documentation. Credit-card payments are also accepted through Stripe’s secure payment system. Invoices are issued electronically, and receipts are provided for all payments received. Specific information regarding billing cycles, due dates, and any applicable administrative charges is included in the official Application and Information Package available to prospective candidates.
Supplementary Tuition Information
Periodic tuition payments are made in advance and are non-refundable. Candidates may withdraw from the programme at any time, with withdrawal taking effect at the end of the current paid billing period. There is no commitment to pay tuition for the full minimum registration period if a candidate withdraws before completion.
A pause in study is different from withdrawal: tuition normally remains due while registration remains active. In the case of a pause for medical reasons, tuition may be paused provided supporting medical evidence is supplied by a licensed physician. Candidates should contact Admissions to arrange and confirm any pause or change to their registration.
Tuition supports research proposal review, academic feedback and supervisory services throughout active registration. The separate thesis reading and applicable defence fees are set out above.
SCHOLARSHIPS · MGRI & MBS
Support for your academic ambitions.
The Dean’s Scholarship Award offers 20% of eligible tuition based on financial need. The Women’s Scholarship Award offers 10% of eligible tuition in recognition of motivation, dedication and potential. Each award is assessed separately.
Applications open on 1 October 2026 for eligible doctoral and master’s-level academic programmes. Academic acceptance comes first, followed by a separate application for each scholarship using your Application ID.
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