Education
Discover a diverse educational landscape in the Canton of Zug and its surroundings, boasting a wide range of schools, universities, and international institutions.
Zug's Diverse Educational Landscape — Explore Universities, Professional Colleges and International Schools
Explore a diverse array of educational institutions in the Zug region:
- Campus Zug-Rotkreuz of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts with the School of Computer Science and Information Technology and the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ)
- Institute for Energy and Resource Efficiency (WERZ) of the University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil
- Various professional colleges covering areas such as economy, IT, industrial design, complementary and alternative medicine, child education, and agricultural technology
- Three Swiss gymnasiums
- Specialized upper secondary schools
- University of teacher education (PH Zug)
- Five international schools
Public Schools
Highlighting flexible public primary schools in Zug offering German classes for non-German speaking pupils. The canton hosts two gymnasiums, and both Kantonsschule Zug and Kantonsschule Menzingen provide bilingual baccalaureate courses (Matura D/E).
International Schools
Learn more about our 5 international schools
Embark on a comprehensive educational journey with the International School of Zug and Lucerne, offering classes for all age levels, from preschool to high school.
Nestled in Zug's Zugerberg, Institute Montana boasts a vibrant community of 300 students, offering educational programs spanning from primary years to the internationally acclaimed IB programs.
Institut Montana Zugerberg | Private Boarding & Day School Switzerland (montana-zug.ch)
Located in Rotkreuz, SIS Swiss International School is home to 120 students, providing comprehensive education from grades 1 to 12.
Situated in Cham, the Four Forest Bilingual International School embraces a community of 120 students, offering educational enrichment from pre-school to grade 10.
Home :: Four-Forest Bilingual International School (four-forestschool.ch)
Enriching the educational landscape in Cham, the International School of Central Switzerland welcomes a community of 100 students, providing a learning journey from kindergarten to grade 12.
The British School of Zug | International School | ISCS (iscs-zug.ch)
Swiss education system
Swiss education system
What educational pathways are available in the Canton of Zug? Who is responsible for the school? How does school entry work when moving from abroad? What happens if I move to Zug from another canton?
OYM AG
The vision of the OYM
Striving to shape the epitome of athletes, OYM focuses on perfect athletic development, a crucial element for unlocking the full potential of top athletes. The vision is to empower these athletes to optimize their individual performance, providing ideal conditions for training, prevention, rehabilitation, and nutrition. This commitment is grounded in cutting-edge science and insights from interdisciplinary research.
OYM College
OYM College (OYMC) introduces the school concept of the future, catering to the dual pursuits of high-level athletics and education for young talents. Focused on individualized support, the college offers a flexible educational environment, fostering optimal development in both sports and education.