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 11,572 students
- 25 master's degree programmes (Master of Science/MSc and Master of Arts/MA) with 2,955 students
Applied Research and Development
- 1,357 projects with industry partners
- external funds of CHF 69.5 million and a self-financing ratio of 83.1 percent (direct costs)
Continuing Education
- 3,894 qualifications issued, including
- 353 for Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) programmes
- 184 for Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) programmes
- 3,357 for Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) programmes
- External funds of CHF 49.8 million with a self-financing ratio of 149.2 percent (direct costs)
Services
- 412 projects
- external funds of CHF 7.1 million and a self-financing ratio of 126.0 percent (direct costs)
Please refer to the FHNW Annual Report (in German) for more information.