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The FHNW comprises 10 schools with different specializations. Select a school to see its specific courses, study programmes and information.

Applied Psychology

Architecture, Construction and Geomatics

Art and Design

Music

Computer Science

Life Sciences

School of Education

Social Work

Engineering and Environment

Business

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    • All degree programmes
    • Bachelor of Arts
    • Master of Arts
    • CoCreate programme
    • PHD programmes
    • MDes programme
    • Integral HGK Basel
    • Guest Auditors
    • Info events
  • All about studying

    • Enrolment at the HGK Basel
    • Fees and scholarships
    • Degree programme administrations
    • Semester dates
    • Tools for studying
    • Counselling services
    • German language courses
    • Insurance and pensions
    • Civilian and military service
    • Legal and formal matters
    • Course catalogue
  • Study Internationally

    • International students
    • Incoming students
    • Outgoing students
    • Internship
    • Partner universities
    • German language courses
  • Continuing education offerings

    • All continuing education programmes
    • MAS - Master of Advanced Studies
    • CAS - Certificate of Advanced Studies
    • Modules
    • Info events
  • All about continuing education

  • International Office

    • Mobility for academics and staff
    • Study Internationally
  • Research

    • Research fields
    • Projects
    • PhD Projects
  • Collaboration

    • Services
  • Updates and insights

    • News and stories
    • Applause
    • Publications
    • Newsletter (DE)
  • Events

    • All events
    • Info events
  • Media

  • About the Basel Academy of Art and Design

    • Management and organisation
    • People directory
  • Institutes

    • Institute Art Gender Nature
    • Institute Arts and Design Education
    • Institute Contemporary Design Practices
    • Institute Digital Communication Environments
    • Institute Experimental Design an Media Cultures
  • Campus and Infrastructure

    • CIVIC
    • Media Library Basel
    • der TANK
    • FoodCultureLab
    • Café Freilager and Bistro of the Arts
    • Sport
    • Studi-Lounge
    • Accessibility & Facilities
  • Campus.Workshops

    • Sculptor’s studio
    • Bookbinding
    • Digital Fabrication Lab
    • Woodworking
    • Plastics
    • Paint shop
    • Media.Workshop
    • Metalworking
    • Sewing.Island
    • Screen printing

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Counselling services, Basel Academy of Art and Design

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Student counselling

Information on the admission procedure

Prospective students should contact the student administration for general questions and the administration of the study programme for specific questions concerning the study programme.

Support organising the course of study

Enrolled students are supported in questions about their studies. The heads of the study programmes are available for advice on the individual organising of the course of study.

Adjustment for disadvantages for degree programmes and continuing education HGK Basel

The purpose of an adjustment for disadvantages is to ensure equal opportunity for students regarding admission to and realization of degree programmes and continuing education at the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW (HGK Basel). 

The information sheet below  contains all the basic information on an adjustment for disadvantages, applying for an adjustment for disadvantages and implementing an adjustment for disadvantages at the HGK Basel.

Information Sheet Adjustment for Disadvantages (PDF)

Application for adjustment for disadvantages (PDF)

Psychological counselling

Psychological counselling for FHNW students

The FHNW Psychological Counselling Centre for students, located in the FHNW General Secretariat, provides low-threshold and easy access for all students. It offers students brief intervention in difficult situations in order to quickly defuse crises or, if necessary, refer students on.

Enrolled students can find further information on the Counselling Centre FHNW.

Further information on cantonal offers in emergency situations

UPK Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken Basel: www.upk.ch/erwachsene.html
Kompetenzzentrum Psychiatrie Baselland: www.workmed.ch/angebote/betroffene
Medizinische Dienste Basel Stadt: www.gesundheit.bs.ch

Personal counselling

Further information on protection of personal integrity at the FHNW

The FHNW is committed to a environment that has due regard of the protection of personal integrity. In cases of discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying, students, employees and participants in continuing education should follow the traffic light model or contact a person of trust at the FHNW directly.

  • Information and support FHNW:
    www.fhnw.ch/en/about-fhnw/diversity/protection-of-personal-integrity
Study healthy

On the page “Study healthy” you will find tips and support services for mental health during your studies. Study healthy is an offer from the FHNW School of Applied Psychology for all FHNW students.

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