HSG is one of the leading business universities in Europe. In line with our mission “Empowering talents, inspiring leaders”, we endeavour to attract outstanding students to St.Gallen. Besides talent we expect, engagement, initiative and responsibility. At St.Gallen, we are proud of the above-average extracurricular engagement of our students and alumni.
In general, all students from EU/EFTA countries admitted to a Master's programme at HSG (criteria) can apply. To have a good chance of securing one of the prestigous slots, you need excellent grades and a demonstrated engagement beyond your studies. In addition, the selection process considers a sense of responsibility (towards society, the economy and the environment) and diversity of perspectives. Finally, we expect our Best Talents to promote and support future Best Talents after completing their studies, in the spirit of a strong alumni community.
Once your admission to the HSG and a specific Master programme has been confirmed, select on this page the option “Apply for Best Talents Programme” (activation October 2025) and submit the additional application documents. The heads of our Master's programmes will then nominate candidates from their respective programmes. This ensures that the Best Talents Programme covers all fields of study. A qualified, independent and diverse committee then makes the final selection. The programme starts in the Fall of 2026 with at least 15 talents, and in its final stage, a maximum of 45 talents will be able to participate in the excellence programme each year (starting each autumn semester).
By participating in the Best Talents program, we support talented and committed bachelor's degree graduates from Switzerland and Europe (EU/EFTA) in developing their potential. As part of the programme, participants benefit from:
“Together with our funding partners, we can attract and nurture the best talent and support them in taking on responsibility in business and society. This is entirely in line with our mission: Empowering talents, inspiring leaders.”
The HSG Best Talents Programme is made possible through the commitment of dedicated partners from business and society, who work alongside HSG to promote academic excellence and targeted talent development. Thanks to their support, we are able to offer selected students not only financial support but also a high-quality personality development programme and valuable networking opportunities. Detailed information and insights into the engagement of our funding partners are available directly from the HSG Foundation.
Dr. Jessica Aschari-Lincoln
Head of Best Talents Programme
besttalents@unisg.ch