Dear prospective students,
As the president of the University of St.Gallen (HSG) I am pleased by your interest in studying at the HSG.
Our Vision
Our studies have a special profile, which is informed by our Vision:
“As one of Europe’s leading business universities, we are recognised globally as a place for thought leadership on current economic, business, and societal matters and for the development of talent able to integrate perspectives and act both entrepreneurially and responsibly.“
Holistic education
To attain these goals, we offer you integrative studies at the HSG. Besides their core studies, all students must also attend lectures in other disciplines taught at the HSG, as well as courses in the field of Contextual Studies. With courses such as history, philosophy, business ethics, psychology and sociology, we intend to enable our students to expand their perspectives. This is beneficial for critical thinking, for dealing with complexity, as well as with cultural, social and ecological challenges.
Assume responsibility
It is a concern of ours that our students should become aware of their role and learn to assume sustainable responsibility for society. The various student initiatives, for instance, provide them with an opportunity for this.
I am confident that your studies at the HSG will be both a personal challenge and a personal encouragement for you and that they will offer you an optimal basis for your journey through life.
Yours sincerely,
Thomas Bieger, President of the University of St.Gallen