Swiss National
Professional Maturity
The Professional Maturity (Berufsmaturität/BMS) is a Swiss qualification that complements vocational education and training (VET). It can be obtained alongside an apprenticeship (BMS 1) or after completing a VET diploma (BMS 2). The BMS provides direct access to Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen) and, with a supplementary exam (Passerelle), to Swiss universities and ETH/EPFL. It is obtained either in a recognised BM programme, whose school holds the final examinations, or by passing the federal vocational Matura examination organised by the SBFI. Each school page states which route the school offers.
Direct access to Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences. Passerelle exam pathway to universities and ETH.
Suitable Age Range
16-20
Typical Duration
1-2 years
Schools in Switzerland
6
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Why Choose BMS?
- Five orientations: Technology, Economics, Health/Social, Creative Design, Nature/Landscape
- Can be combined with apprenticeship (BMS 1)
- Post-VET option (BMS 2)
- Passerelle bridge to university
- Bilingual options available
Subject Areas
Schools with Professional Maturity
The school awards the vocational Matura(5)
These schools run a recognised vocational Matura programme and hold its final examinations themselves.
Benedict-Schule
Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, St. Gallen
Annual fees
CHF 13k–16k/yr
Feusi Bildungszentrum
Bern, Bern
Ages
4–25 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 14k–20k/yr
Schweizer Alpine Mittelschule Davos
Davos, Grisons
Ages
10–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 13k–44k/yr
Institut Minerva
Zurich
Ages
13–19 yrs
Juventus Schulen
Zurich
Preparation for the federal exam(1)
These schools prepare candidates for the federal vocational Matura examination, organised by the SBFI. The certificate is the same.
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