About us

Located in Northwestern Switzerland at the heart of the Basel Life Sciences Cluster, we play a key role in shaping the future of the sector, both regionally and across Europe.

With around 300 dedicated staff, we integrate teaching, applied research and innovation to address tomorrow’s social, scientific and economic challenges.

We drive digital transformation in the life sciences. With a focus on sustainability, we develop preventive and therapeutic products, innovate medical devices and medicines, design pioneering production methods and engineer resource-efficient environmental technologies.

Our state-of-the-art campus includes one of Europe’s most modern Process Technology Centres, equipped with cutting-edge automation and digital infrastructure, providing unique opportunities for research, development and education.

Come and explore the FHNW Campus Muttenz and discover our facilities at first hand:

Management Board
The Management Board is responsible for the four main tasks of teaching, research, continuing education and services, as well as for developing the whole institution, ensuring it is recognised in academia and industry, securing its economic results and giving it a clear image and successful position in Switzerland and abroad.
Strategy and values
Our strategy, goals, values and guiding principles.
Key figures
Cooperations, grants and funding.
Diversity and equal opportunities
Diversity means variety and variety requires individuality.
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About us

Management Board

Strategy and values

Key figures

Diversity and equal opportunities

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