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

FHNW School of Applied Psychology

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Basel Academy of Art and Design

Art and Design

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Business

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Computer Science

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School of Education

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Social Work

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Get the latest knowledge, deepen your competencies and boost your career. The FHNW offers CAS, DAS and MAS programmes and shorter courses such as SAS – in step with the practice, flexible and modular. Find a continuing education that gets you ahead.

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    SAS

    3D Digital Fashion Design: The New Real

    3D digital fashion intensive exploring smart, technical workflows for sustainable design. Participants develop future-focused skills through hands-on experimentation, simulation, and digital garment creation, reducing waste and rethinking fashion through innovation and practice-based learning.
    Fee
    CHF 1'500
    Teaching language
    English
    Place
    Basel
    Duration
    5 days
    Next start
    14.12.2026
    CAS

    Art & Peace

    How can art become a force for peace? This programme explores the potential of artistic practice in conflict transformation, community building, and social healing. Through theory, dialogue, and creative action, you develop tools to engage with complex global challenges in ethical and imaginative ways.
    Fee
    CHF 6'750
    Teaching language
    English
    Place
    Basel
    Next start
    On request
    CAS

    Digital Literacy

    How do we navigate, shape, and question the digital world? This programme explores digital technologies as cultural, political, and artistic phenomena. You critically engage with platforms, algorithms, and digital practices - and develop strategies to act creatively, reflectively, and responsibly in our networked society.
    Fee
    CHF 7'000
    Teaching language
    German, English
    Place
    Basel
    SAS

    Foundation Regenerative Entrepreneurship

    You're new to entrepreneurship – and want to set things up right now. This course helps founders and startups build their businesses sustainably from the very beginning: with a vibrant culture, a resilient mindset, and a future-proof business model.
    Fee
    CHF 900
    Teaching language
    German, English
    Place
    Basel
    Duration
    5 days
    Next start
    19.11.2026
    SAS

    Poster Design

    What makes a poster unforgettable? In this workshop, participants learn how to transform a clear idea into a visually compelling poster. They work with colour, form, and typography to convey content concisely and develop a unique design style.
    Fee
    CHF 900
    Teaching language
    German, English
    Place
    Basel
    Duration
    1 week
    Next start
    11.1.2027
    SAS

    Social Design Entrepreneurship: Foundations & Innovation

    Today’s global challenges call for the entrepreneurial solutions of tomorrow. This course provides the foundation for combining social value with economic sustainability. Using practical entrepreneurship tools, you will significantly expand your skills.
    Fee
    CHF 900
    Teaching language
    German, English
    Place
    Basel
    Duration
    5 days
    Next start
    17.11.2026
    CAS

    Visual Literacy

    How do images shape what we see — and what we believe? This programme explores the power of visual communication across cultures, media, and contexts. You sharpen your ability to read, interpret, and create images critically and creatively — expanding your visual vocabulary as both a maker and a thinker.
    Fee
    CHF 7'000
    Teaching language
    German, English
    Place
    Basel

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