University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW is a state-accredited university of applied sciences: this unique concept in Swiss tertiary education is designed to meet professional needs in education, research and consulting.
Situated amidst leading international clusters the FHNW's nine schools maintain close links with society, culture and industry: its high quality graduate, postgraduate and continuing education focuses on applied knowledge. Research and consulting activity is practice oriented.
We teach over 8'000 degree students and nearly 40'000 participants in continuing education. We conduct over 550 research or consulting projects. We have 200 mobility partners.
Our schools
(Sites in English)
- School of Applied Psychology
- School of Business
- School of Engineering
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Social Work
- School for Teacher Education
(Sites in German only)

