The University of St. Gallen (HSG) is a research university located in St. Gallen, Switzerland, that specialises in business administration, economics, law, international affairs, and computer science. It was established in 1898. It consistently ranks as one of the best business schools in Europe. In 2022, it had 9,590 students, of which 3,757 were master's students and 584 were doctoral students.
The University of St. Gallen with the Altstadt of St. Gallen and its Abbey of Saint Gall in the background
The convention and executive education center opened in 1995
HSG Learning Center "SQUARE" in October 2021
Giacometti sculpture in the Main Building of the University of St. Gallen
St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector. The city is home to the University of St. Gallen, one of the best business schools in Europe.
A view of St. Gallen
The Abbey Cathedral of Saint Gall
St. Gallen in 1548
HSG campus with the Abbey in the background