SwissCAS⁺
Schweizer Hochschulweiterbildung
The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) is a distinctive qualification within the Swiss system of advanced higher education, known as Schweizer Hochschulweiterbildung. It is specifically designed for working professionals who seek to rapidly enhance their applied competencies in alignment with Swiss professional standards.
CAS programmes are structured as focused, practice-oriented learning formats. They are designed to be concise, targeted to specific occupational needs, and immediately applicable in professional contexts. In addition, CAS allows participants to accumulate credits flexibly, enabling them to progressively build a structured career-development pathway and to advance towards a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), which is regarded as the gold standard of professionally oriented postgraduate continuing education in Switzerland.
SwissCAS⁺ is a CAS programme hub operated by the SwissUK®
Swiss Certificate of Advanced Studies (Swiss CAS)
National Skills, Real Jobs
Swiss CAS equips learners with immediate job-ready competencies while enabling them to accumulate credits progressively towards the Swiss MAS (Master of Advanced Studies) — the gold standard of practice-oriented continuing education in Switzerland.
Introduction Video about SwissCAS⁺
SWISS ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
SwissCAS delivers focused specialist competencies, recognised at postgraduate expert level.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY
Aligned with the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS) to ensure practical workplace competence.
CREDIT & TUITION ACCUMULATION
SwissCAS credits can progress to a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) with partial tuition offset.
SIMI SWISS LIVE CLASS DIRECT™
Study directly with SIMI Swiss — no intermediaries, no franchise, ensuring authentic delivery by SIMI Swiss.
SPECIAL TUITION SUPPORT
Exclusive tuition support and scholarships for international students, enhancing access to world-class education.
LOCAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT
The SwissCAS local support system ensures effective, secure learning while upholding academic integrity.
Accumulate CAS into a MAS
Transfer credits within the MAS pathway
Swiss CAS is designed within the Swiss higher education continuing-education framework to enable learners to transfer earned credits and a portion of paid tuition towards a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS).
The Swiss MAS is regarded as the gold standard of professionally oriented, practice-based education in Switzerland.
Credits transfer directly into the same-specialisation MAS programme.
Transfer up to 82% of tuition when progressing to a Master of Advanced Studies.
Transferred credits are fully recognised, with no need to retake courses.
Tuition credit offset for accumulated Swiss CAS
Learners progressing to the Swiss Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) at SIMI Swiss receive up to 82% tuition offset and are exempt from retaking completed modules.
Master Programmes
Doctoral Programmes
National Occupational Standards
Each SwissCAS Certificate of Advanced Studies integrates the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS), ensuring workplace competence and employer recognition.