Organisational Matters, FHNW School of Computer Science

The FHNW School of Computer Science is committed to equal opportunities and strives to make studying as accessible as possible.

Disadvantages resulting from a disability or impairment can be compensated through individual adjustments (for example, adapted infrastructure). We consider each situation individually.

If required, please contact your Programme Head.

For your studies at the FHNW School of Computer Science, you will need a laptop.

For the start of your studies, please avoid purchasing a new device if possible and continue using your existing one. During your studies, you can purchase discounted devices through the Projekt Neptun programme if needed.

You can find the binding technical requirements in the implementation regulations for the HSI notebook requirement.

In accordance with the FHNW Education Fee Regulations (Gebührenordnung Ausbildung FHNW (PDF), the following semester fees apply from the 2025/26 academic year onwards:

(*) The decisive factor is the civil residence at the start of studies (not the tax residence).

(**) Applies to students holding a residence permit issued exclusively for the purpose of studying.

For visiting students, the following applies: semester fee of CHF 100 per ECTS credit.

• Books, copies, etc.: approx. CHF 800 per year
• High-performance laptop: approx. CHF 1,000–2,000

You can find general information on compulsory service obligations under Militär, Zivildienst und Zivilschutz (german).

The entrance examination is intended for applicants holding a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) or an equivalent foreign qualification who wish to begin their studies at the FHNW School of Computer Science without a vocational baccalaureate.

Die Aufnahmeprüfung richtet sich an Personen mit EFZ oder gleichwertiger ausländischer Vorbildung, die ohne Berufsmaturität ein Studium an der HSI FHNW beginnen möchten. Ausführliche Infos findest du auf der Seite Aufnahmeprüfung.Detailed information is available on the Entrance Examination page Aufnahmeprüfung.

You will be admitted to the entrance examination if you…

• are at least 25 years old at the start of your studies and
• hold a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ).

Your vocational qualification (EFZ) and professional experience must be related to the chosen field of study. Otherwise, you must provide evidence of at least one year of practical experience in the relevant field.

Applicants with a foreign qualification are also eligible for admission to the entrance examination, provided they have completed at least three years of upper secondary education (or an equivalent qualification) and have at least one year of professional experience in the subject area of the desired degree programme.

The entrance examination covers the subjects German, English, Mathematics and Physics.You can find further details in the Entrance Examination syllabus (Stoffplan Aufnahmeprüfung (PDF)).

To prepare for the entrance examination, the FHNW School of Computer Science offers a modular preparatory course in Mathematics, Physics, Programming, German and English. The examination is integrated into this course.

You may also attend individual modules only. Further information is available from the FHNW Education Centre under Preparatory Courses FHNW (Vorbereitungskurse FHNW).

• Entry Spring Semester 2026: Thursday, 5 February 2026 and Friday, 6 February 2026
• Entry Autumn Semester 2026: Thursday, 18 June 2026 and Friday, 19 June 2026
• Possible oral examination:Thursday, 2 July 2026

Registration for the entrance examination is completed online together with the Bachelor’s application.

The fee for the entrance examination is CHF 300 (see section “Fees and Costs”).

Application deadline – Entry Spring Semester: 15 January 2026
Application deadline – Entry Autumn Semester: 31 May 2026

The scholarship system in Switzerland is regulated at cantonal level; the canton in which you reside is responsible.

An overview of all cantonal authorities can be found on the website of Konferenz der kantonalen Erziehungsdirektorinnen und -direktoren (cdpe).

Further Information and Support:

• berufsberatung.ch
• Eidgenössisches Stiftungsverzeichnis
• Schweizerische Studienstiftung
• Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation SBFI
• Prognoserechner Ausbildungsbeiträge (AG, BE, BL)
• Stipendiensuchplattform stipendium.ch
• Hirschmann-Stipendium (Master FH)

If your scholarship application is rejected, you may also seek support from funds and foundations in your canton of residence.

In accordance with the Fee Regulations, a fee waiver may be granted upon request (see Process Description: Fee Waiver Prozessbeschreibung Gebührenerlass (PDF)).

The Lore und Rudolf Summermatter Stiftung supports students of the FHNW School of Computer Science who would otherwise be unable to complete their studies for financial reasons.

Decisions made by FHNW are reviewed through an internal appeal procedure and may subsequently be challenged before the FHNW Appeals Commission.

Further details can be found in the respective Study and Examination Regulations. Beschwerdekommission FHNW

Für dein Studium gelten die Rahmenbedingungen der FHNW, insbesondere:

• Rahmenordnung für die Studiengänge im Bereich Ausbildung (PDF)
• Rahmenordnung Studienplatzbeschränkung (PDF)
• Reglement Studienplatzbeschränkung (PDF)

An overview of all Study and Examination Regulations of FHNW can be found under Studien- und Prüfungsordnungen der Hochschulen FHNW.

Study Regulations HSI (Bachelor)

• Bachelor of Science in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Informatik (Studienstart bis und mit FS 25, PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Informatik, Profilierung iCompetence (Studienstart bis und mit FS 25, PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Informatik, alle Studienrichtungen (Studienstart ab HS 25, PDF)

For the Brugg-Windisch region and beyond, there are various options for student accommodation:

• Verein für Studentisches Wohnen Region Brugg-Windisch
• I-Markt – Marktplattform für Wohnungen und WG-Zimmer
• Verein Wohnraum für Studierende (including options in Brugg-Windisch)