Facts & Figures

The FHNW fulfils a fourfold mandate from the Swiss Federation and the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK): education/training, applied research and development, continuing education, and services to third parties.

Education/Training

34 bachelor's degree programmes (Bachelor of Science/BSc and Bachelor of Arts/BA) with 11,244 students
23 master's degree programmes (Master of Science/MSc and Master of Arts/MA) with 2,740 students

Applied Research and Development

1,348 projects with industry partners
external funds of CHF 69.4 million and a self-financing ratio of 82.4 percent (direct costs)

Continuing Education

3,819 qualifications issued, including

390 for Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) programmes
145 for Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) programmes
3,284 for Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) programmes

External funds of CHF 50.6 million with a self-financing ratio of 147.7 percent (direct costs)

Services

404 projects
external funds of CHF 8.9 million and a self-financing ratio of 135.2 percent (direct costs)

Please refer to the FHNW Annual Report (in German) for more information.