Tuition & Program Fees

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.

 

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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.

ProgramStandard Duration Pathway
Full-time
Extended Duration Pathway
Part-time
Total Tuition
MonthsMonthlyQuarterlyMonthsMonthlyQuarterly
Post-Doctoral Degree Programs
Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) – Manuscript24€1,083€3,25048€542€1,625€26,000
Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication24€1,083€3,25048€542€1,625€26,000
Academic Doctoral Programs
PhD in Business Research36€1,083€3,25060€650€1,950€39,000
PhD in Economics36€1,083€3,25060€650€1,950€39,000
PhD in International Relations36€1,083€3,25060€650€1,950€39,000
PhD in CSR & Sustainability36€1,083€3,25060€650€1,950€39,000
Doctor of Social Science (DSS)36€1,083€3,25060€650€1,950€39,000
Applied Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)24€1,083€3,25048€542€1,625€26,000
Doctor of Leadership (DOL)24€1,083€3,25048€542€1,625€26,000
Doctor of Applied Neuroscience in Management (DANM)24€1,083€3,25048€542€1,625€26,000
Doctor of Professional Studies (DPS)24€1,083€3,25048€542€1,625€26,000
Executive Programs
Doctor of Management (D.Man)24€1,083€3,25048€542€1,625€26,000
Executive MBA in Global Management24€625€1,87548€313€938€15,000
Master Programs
MPhil in Business Research24€333€1,00048€167€500€8,000
MA in Business Research24€333€1,00048€167€500€8,000

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 not included in the tuition totals listed above. Please note that all academic doctoral degrees (PhD, PhD-Econ, PhD-IR, DSS) require an in-person defense unless a remote format is approved due to verified medical constraints, supported by appropriate documentation and faculty agreement.

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.

Continuation & Extension Policy

Monarch recognizes that some candidates may require additional time beyond the indicated duration of their program to complete their research, manuscript, or publication requirements. To support this, all research-based Master, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral programs may be continued on an annual basis at 50% of the regular tuition rate once the indicted study period has elapsed.

Continuation registration preserves the candidate’s full academic standing and maintains access to supervisory guidance, digital library resources, learning platforms, and administrative support. This policy provides the flexibility needed to complete high-quality scholarly work while encouraging candidates to progress responsibly toward final submission, defense, or completion of the required publication portfolio.

Payment & Billing Information

Tuition for all programs is normally invoiced on a quarterly basis, prior to the start of each academic term. 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. 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

Tuition fees are paid in advance for the upcoming academic quarter and are non-refundable. This policy ensures uninterrupted access to supervisory guidance, academic resources, and research platforms throughout the candidate’s active period of registration.

Candidates may request to pause their studies; however, tuition fees remain applicable for as long as the candidate holds an active registration in the program. This policy maintains continuity of academic standing and preserves access to supervisory and institutional services during periods of reduced study activity.

A continuation year is defined as any twelve-month period that begins after the candidate has completed the standard duration of the program. Continuation tuition is assessed at the reduced continuation rate and enables candidates to complete their research, manuscript, or publication portfolio while maintaining full academic access.

Tuition covers the research proposal review, manuscript evaluation, and academic feedback processes for the full length of the standard program duration. Evaluation processes required beyond the standard duration fall under continuation registration policies.

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