University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Ranking & Overview 2024

Name (English)
Name	University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
Name (Non Latin)	Fachhochschule Westschweiz
Acronym	HES-SO
Founded	1998
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland general video presentation.

Address	Route de Moutier 14 Delémont 2800 Jura Switzerland
	+41 (58) 900 0000
	+41 (58) 900 0001
Other locations	Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Genève, Sion and Lausanne

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's academic range and degree level offering.

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland.

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)	1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International students	1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)	1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission Policy

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Not reported

Admission Rate

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's acceptance rate range is not reported.

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Admission Office

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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

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Student Enrollment

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

Not reported

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported

University Services

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Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

Not reported

Career Services

Not reported

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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European University Association (EUA)
Swissuniversities

Academic Divisions

Introduction

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Academic Divisions

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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