University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW

FHNW is one of Switzerland’s leading universities of applied sciences and arts, actively involved in teaching, research, continuing education and service provision – both innovative and practice-oriented. Its broad range of degree programmes, hands-on concept, innovative, application-oriented research and global network make FHNW a diversified and appealing educational institution, a sought-after partner to industry and an attractive employer in northwestern Switzerland.

Teaching and Research in Tune with the Times

In fulfilling its fourfold mandate – education/training, continuing education, applied research and development, and services to third parties – the FHNW puts quality and a focus on the future front and centre. One central concern is graduates' success in the employment market. According to the survey results of the Federal Statistical Office, they have a very good track record of entering the employment market. Therefore, the FHNW always keeps the social context in mind in its teaching and research. Particular focus is placed on interdisciplinarily addressing major social issues and challenges, such as the future of work (‘New Work’), the transition to a zero emission society and economy (‘Zero Emission’) and the future of healthcare (‘Future Health’).

Diverse and Interdisciplinary

The ten schools of the FHNW cover a broad spectrum of subjects and enable diverse, interdisciplinary research. The skills of the lecturers and researchers, the excellent infrastructure and the regional, national and international network of the FHNW offer excellent conditions for addressing manifold issues from the worlds of science, business, politics, culture and society.

Operation

The FHNW is owned by the four operating cantons Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt and Solothurn. These each govern the FHNW with a four-year mandate. The interfaces between the FHNW and the operators are the Interparliamentary Commission (IPK) and the Government Committee, which consists of the four Directors of Education of the operating cantons.