dedicated to cross-cultural education with a global perspective

The European College for Liberal Studies (ECLS) is an independent private higher education institution with campuses in Europe and Asia. ECLS offers flexible liberal and global studies at the Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate level.

Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor/BA

Our undergraduate programs are targeted at recent high school graduates and transfer students with 0 or limited work experience.

Courses are scheduled during weekdays and can be completed on a full-time and part-time basis.

Graduate Programs
Master/MA

Our graduate programs are targeted at recent college and university graduates with or without work experience.

Courses are scheduled during weekdays, evenings and weekends and can be completed on a full-time and part-time basis.

Postgraduate Programs
Doctor/PhD

Our postgraduate programs are targeted at university graduates and working professionals with or without work experience.

Courses are scheduled during evenings and weekends and can be completed on a part-time basis only.

"the inspiring excellence of a private college; the stimulating advantage of a small-scale environment"

Flexible Study Programs

Our flexible study programs are based on the American model of higher education, allowing students to choose their courses based on course requirements, previous studies, current interests and future ambitions.

Multiple Starting Dates

Students can choose between multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure allows for an optimal further education planning.

Transfer Between Campuses

Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar allows for a continuous study abroad experience across Europe and Asia.

Truly Global Community

Our truly global community of students, faculty and staff, is made up of 85+ different nationalities from around the world, with students showing great appreciation for cultural diversity and entrepreneurial initiative..

Professionally Experienced Professors

Academically qualified and professionally experienced professors link theory and practice by bringing contemporary case studies into the classroom, preparing students to become the global leaders of the future.

Interactive Teaching Methods

Small class sizes with up to 30 students allow professors to use interactive teaching methods, thereby increasing group interaction, improving group dynamics and building long-lasting connections among students.

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Zurich, Switzerland
Discover Zurich

Learn more about the city of Zurich and its surroundings!

Student Interviews
Student Interviews

Check out several interviews with students from our various campuses!

Faculty Interviews
Faculty Interviews

Check out several interviews with professors from our various campuses!

Graduation Ceremony
2017 Graduation Ceremony

Watch the video of our most recent Graduation Ceremony in Barcelona!

News and events

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