Following successful completion, at Frauenfeld, of his school career, Hürlimann went on to study History, German literature and Philosophy at Zürich, Leipzig and Berlin universities. His doctoral thesis, submitted and accepted in 1924, was entitled Die Aufklärung in Zürich.
After completing his schooling successfully at Frauenfeld, Hürlimann continued his studies in History, German literature, and Philosophy at universities in Zürich, Leipzig, and Berlin. His doctoral dissertation, presented and approved in 1924, was titled "The Enlightenment in Zurich."