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Support research, development and production with state-of-the-art analytical methods.

Apply cutting-edge methods such as single-cell assays, complex microphysiological systems and automated cell cultures.

With a focus on the practical application of AI, this German programme in Business Artificial Intelligence will teach you how intelligent systems can optimise processes, facilitate decision-making and enable innovative business models. Upon completion, you will be prepared to work as an AI expert, consultant or project manager in various industries, enabling you to play an active role in shaping the digital transformation.

The master’s degree in Arts and Design Education, Teaching Diploma for Secondary Schools is offered in collaboration with the FHNW School of Education. A central component of the programme takes the form of individual artistic and design-related projects as well as aesthetic-research projects, which are supported by colloquia and mentorships.

Working with art and design – and with people: The bachelor in Arts and Design Education offers a strong foundation for direct entry into a career in socioculture, art, design and cultural education, or embarking on an Master.

You will gain in-depth knowledge of business administration, finance, and marketing to successfully master economic challenges. The German programme in Betriebsökonomie at FHNW provides practical expertise in business administration and management.

Combining cutting-edge technologies such as proteomics, mass spectrometry and biomarker analysis with practical projects.

Leverage medical and pharma data through smart digital solutions Shape the future of healthcare with data and innovation Practice-oriented, interdisciplinary, and driven by AI and data science

Develop innovative biotechnological processes, enable new medicines and design production processes.

Smart responses to the challenges of our time.

Industrial engineers combine technical know-how with business management thinking. They design and improve business processes and speak the language of management.

Become an expert in sustainable construction and energy-optimised buildings. Specialisation in building envelope, plant technology and renewable energies – with a focus on energy efficiency and recyclability. Together with your personal advisor, you tailor your studies specifically to your interests and career goals.

You will acquire skills for a dynamic international business environment. You will study in English, think entrepreneurially and learn to make an impact across borders.

In an increasingly connected and digital economy, experts are needed who operate at the intersection of business and IT. The MSc in Business Information Systems prepares you to strategically leverage information systems and drive innovation within organisations.

You develop smart digital solutions and use cutting-edge tools to optimise business processes. With your IT skills and business know-how, you help companies become more efficient, agile, and future-ready. The Business Information Technology degree programme at FHNW offers a unique blend of business and IT.

Design sustainable, safe and efficient processes for the future.

Developing smart cycles for a sustainable economy.

With the MSE Civil Engineering master's programme, you become an expert in complex issues of civil engineering. You deepen your knowledge in a chosen core discipline such as structural design, geotechnical engineering or transportation infrastructure and develop into a competent project leader. Thanks to state-of-the-art infrastructure and practice-oriented research, you are ideally prepared for demanding professional challenges.

Creative music technology and electronics in the unique environment of sonic space basel and Elektronisches Studio Basel. National and international collaborations in the context of more than 50 public performances each year guarantee innovation, artistic excellence and a high level of networking opportunities based on a modular, diverse and collaborative working structure.

Institut Klassik | Creative compositional work in the context of a variety of instrumental, vocal, performance, electronic and multimedia aesthetics and forms of expression. sonic space basel students from all conceivable facets of contemporary music practice offer the ideal environment for collaborative realisation of proprietary creations. National and international collaborations with the beacons of the new music scene in the context of more than 50 public performances each year guarantee innovation, artistic excellence and networking opportunities. The work culture is modular, diverse and collaborative.

At the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, a theory of early music has been developed since the 1970s that takes into account the different framework conditions of musical works of art of the past and leaves room for the contribution of musical practice to the creation of a musical work. In this master’s degree, students choose different areas of specialisation ranging from the earliest examples of European polyphonic music to the period around 1850. The Schola Cantorum Basiliensis is a recognised centre for early music. With high-calibre lecturers and an inspiring and diverse community of students, it offers ideal conditions for studying music at the highest level.

Immerse yourself in the world of IT: The Bachelor’s degree programme in Computer Science at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland combines comprehensive academic knowledge with a strong practical focus. You will gain a deep understanding of how IT systems work at their core and develop into a highly sought-after professional in the field.

Use complex and extensive data for research and development.

Sport inspires and connects people. With your degree in Data Science & AI for Sport, you’re right at the heart of it: thanks to your analytical skills, you advise elite teams and individual athletes, helping to further develop the world of sports in a data-driven and sustainable way.

Become an expert in Artificial Intelligence! Turn data into knowledge and develop cutting-edge AI applications. You study flexibly, practice-oriented and well connected – with plenty of project work, individual coaching and a vibrant community.

Your path to a sustainable future!

Expanding Computer Science through Design and Management

The programme enables students to enhance their skills in the areas of design practices, technical knowledge, research methods and theoretical knowledge in the context of digital communication channels.

Qualification for responsible and innovative tasks in industry, research and consulting.

Doing fashion is a culture, and fashion design is a cultural practice. Fashion is involved in all areas that are very important to us at the moment. Alongside a emphasis on performance and performativity, the degree programme is characterised by a focus on the body, its perception and movement, on body-based design methods and on body-knowledge.

Your path into the world of finance! With the Master in Finance at FHNW, you start your career in the dynamic world of finance. We will prepare you for the top jobs of tomorrow.

Studying Fine Arts fosters the develop of a distinct, individual artistic position. In the studio, in workshops, in project work and in the context of exhibitions students gradually develop their own artistic language.

The masterprogramme focuses on an in-depth examination of the students’ artistic practice. By means of reflection they advance their practice and relate it to the current as well as historical art context.

Dive into two fascinating focus areas: Games and Extended Reality (XR). Learn how modern games combine computer graphics, algorithms, and user-centered design to create interactive worlds. Discover XR (VR/AR/MR) as a new form of human–computer interaction—where digital and physical spaces merge.

"Study Geomatics – The Space is Yours" - The Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences offer a practical MSE master’s programme with 16 flexible profiles. The geomatics profile prepares you for a dynamic geospatial career, with specialisations in areas like geodata processing, surveying, GIS, GPS, cartography, and spatial big data science. Connect with experts and peers across Switzerland while shaping your future in this innovative field.

Aesthetics, usability, materials, emotional impact, legibility, formal value: the design of serially produced goods draws on the knowledge of various disciplines. To assume an active role as designers in an era of rapid social change, students learn how to approach their own discipline with confidence and how to deal with related areas in a professional and socially competent manner.

The degree programme offers a comprehensive education that prepares students to design urban spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also socially relevant and sustainable. At a time when spaces are increasingly perceived as integral components of social life and the public sphere, this degree programme provides the necessary knowledge and practical skills to create spaces that meet the demands of our present and future.

International Business Management combines economic expertise with social relevance. You will learn how to analyse markets, manage companies and connect cultures across borders. Your skills will make you a sought-after specialist or manager – today and in the future.

Do you want to lead internationally or in an international setting, and take responsibility for global developments? The Master of Science (MSc) in International Management offers a selection of electives, projects and personalised research to help you build a unique profile based on your passion for your prospective success. Our international network offers double degrees options and customised international experiences through joint learning with partner universities and industries worldwide.‍

Discover your entrepreneurial spirit in a unique international setting. The Trinational KTUR Summer School in Entrepreneurship brings together students from three countries to develop innovative business ideas and strengthen their start-up skills. Learn, create and connect – across borders.

The way we dress is an effective form of non-verbal communication that can convey a variety of messages about our identity, including our cultural background and personal values. In the Masterstudio Fashion Design, students embark on a creative journey to explore the intersection of cultural identity and innovation in fashion.

The Masterstudio Industrial Design programme is positioned around three current research focal points: Digital Integration, Design Cultures, and Circular Design. Discourses on global crises such as climate change and social inequality provide the framework for concrete research questions and design solutions around sustainability and ecology, future-shaping and technology, interaction and materiality.

In the Masterstudio Scenography, students develop the ability to confidently translate challenging content into accessible spatial images and develop staged spaces with narrative quality.

Leverage medical and pharma data through smart digital Solutions Shape the future of healthcare with data and Innovation Practice-oriented, interdisciplinary, and driven by AI and data science.

Have you completed a technically oriented Bachelor’s degree and would like to deepen your expertise in Computer Science or Data Science? Then the MSE is the right choice for you!

Have you completed a technically oriented Bachelor’s degree and would like to deepen your expertise in Computer Science or Data Science? Then the MSE is the right choice for you!

Have you completed a technically oriented Bachelor’s degree and would like to deepen your expertise in Computer Science or Data Science? Then the MSE is the right choice for you!

Music and movement as forms of expression are creative and varied. Students studying music and movement can develop and hone their own musical and dance skills in different styles. Music and dance make it possible for a wide variety of people to come together and create space for communication. The programme prepares you to work in various fields of music and movement education. Please note: German Level C1 is required, the teaching language is German. Due to this reason this site is linked to the German-site.

Do you want to combine music, performance and theatre? Do you want to implement your own artistic and scenic projects? Are you curious about collaborative ways of working? Then our unique transdisciplinary degree programme will open up exciting prospects.

Early music has long since ceased to be a marginal phenomenon in the cultural scene and has also been included in the educational offerings of music schools and universities for some time now. The master’s qualification at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis enables graduates to teach in music schools and conservatories around the world in a sound and inspiring manner. At the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, you will find a unique international community of high-calibre lecturers and students for your educational and artistic development.

Institut Klassik | Is your career goal to combine your artistic career with a career in music education? Then this master's programme in Basel is an excellent choice.

Deepn your artistic profile – and share your passion for music! In the Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy Jazz you further develop your own artistic voice within a vibrant, international community, while also learning to guide others in a structured, reflective, and inspiring way.

This master’s degree programme focuses on further artistic development – musically, in terms of dance, performance and education. You will expand your abilities to work in various fields of Music and Movement Pedagogy in a practical way. Please note: German Level C1 is required, the teaching language is German. Due to this reason this site is linked to the German-site.

Would you like to inspire young people in Secondary Education II to take an interest in music and gain qualifications in this field? Is it your wish to teach music, e.g. at high schools, and to realise music projects with your pupils that they will remember for a long time to come? Then this master will get you to your goal. Please remark: German Level C1 is required, the teaching language is German.

Institut Klassik | Is your professional goal to teach Music Theory? In this master’s degree programme, you will develop your basic skills from the BA on an individual basis and bring them to professional maturity. This is achieved through a strong focus on teaching the main subject on the one hand, and through sound pedagogical training on the other. Graduates of this programme teach music theory in private lessons, at music schools and as a compulsory subject at music colleges.

The master’s degree programme at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Medieval Renaissance focuses on music from the 9th to the 16th century. It builds on previous studies in music with a good historical foundation and leads to the development of interpretative sovereignty in theory and practice. The focus is, on the one hand, on instrument/voice competence in solo performance and, on the other, on a reflective and communicative ensemble culture, which is particularly required in Medieval/Renaissance music. The Schola Cantorum Basiliensis is an inspiring international community of high-calibre lecturers and students.

This degree programme imparts a broad understanding of the stylistic and aesthetic aspects of music, enabling students to engage in-depth with historical sources and theory, as well as a reflective playing and singing techniques: the essential skills needed not only to preserve historically informed performance practice, but also to convey it in a lively and contemporary way. The programme builds on a bachelor’s degree from the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis or a comparable BA and offers an alternative curriculum for university graduates from other music programmes.

Institut Klassik | The degree programme offers a sound artistic education for anyone who wants to pursue music as a form of expression and a vocation. The focus is on personal development and making music at the highest level.

Shape your artistic profile – as a performer, producer, or composer. This program gives you the freedom and resources to realize your musical vision in an international, diverse, and inspiring community. Through solid craft, creative originality, and critical reflection, you will develop your own musical language and contribute to the future of Jazz. Our outstanding faculty guide you as artistic mentors.

Study Creative Music Technology and Electronics in the cultural city of Basel in the border triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France! The Elektronisches Studio Basel and sonic space basel offer an inspiring, collaborative environment with a wide range of networking opportunities and space for artistic development.

Institut Klassik | Study Composition in the cultural city of Basel in the border triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France! As a platform for composition, contemporary performance, open creation, audio design and new music theory, sonic space basel offers an inspiring, collaborative environment with a wide range of networking opportunities and space for artistic creation.

A diverse and international community of lecturers and students awaits you at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. The Medieval programme is the world’s only full-time Bachelor’s programme of its kind. It combines technical support on instruments from the Middle Ages and the early Renaissance with contemporary vocal techniques. The programme offers a specialisation in repertoire studies and historical improvisation practice. Students gain access to the theoretical and music-historical basis for musical practice.

A diverse and international community of lecturers and students awaits you at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. The bachelor’s degree programme is dedicated to a repertoire from the 16th to the end of the 19th century and its historical contexts. In the instrument/voice major, technical skills are honed and the practical and aesthetic principles of music are developed. The aim of the course is to achieve a high level of musical competence in solo and ensemble playing. The context of historical performance practice is explored through theory and complementary offerings.

Institut Klassik | Music lovers love Basel! The cultural city in the border triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France offers the ideal environment for studying music. Internationally renowned lecturers help students from all over the world make their dreams come true.

Institut Klassik | Study Music Theory in the cultural city of Basel in the border triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France! The Basel Academy of Music offers an inspiring, collaborative environment with a wide range of networking opportunities. Based on classical music theory, the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and sonic space basel offer excellent specialisation options in the areas of early and new music.

Find your own voice! The Bachelor Jazz gives you room to develop your personal musical expression while building a solid foundation in instrumental and theoretical skills. Our outstanding faculty guide you as artistic mentors. As part of an inspiring international community, you explore a wide range of musical approaches. Excellent facilities and Basel’s vibrant music scene provide an ideal environment for you to grow as an artist and expand your professional network.

The cultural city of Basel is the ideal place to study music: an outstanding cultural offer, a campus in the heart of the city. Renowned lecturers support students from all over the world to enhance their musical expertise and develop their artistic and/or teaching skills. Please remark: German Level C1 is required, the teaching language is German.

Would you like to inspire young people in Secondary Education II to take an interest in music and gain qualifications in this field? Is it your wish to teach music, e.g. at high schools, and to realise music projects with your pupils that they will remember for a long time to come? Then studying Music Secondary Education II in Basel is your next step. Please remark: German Level C1 is required, the teaching language is German.

Thinking ahead in molecular chemistry and developing innovative systems with a practical orientation.

Shaping the future of pharmaceuticals from R&D to production.

Everything in our world is designed: from our everyday objects and the architecture of our cities to the structures and systems that affect how we interact. As designers, we help to shape this world: students learn how to develop different forms of co-living and initiate social change. The focus is on the key issues of social justice, sustainability and digitality, which are addressed in a collaborative way.

Shaping the future of energy with innovative technical solutions.

Modern software is more than just code – it must be secure, scalable, and continuously available. If you’re interested in what security really means and how to successfully develop and operate robust software solutions throughout their entire lifecycle, the Bachelor’s degree in Security, Platforms & DevOps is the ideal choice for you. Because reliable software is successful software.

Shape the future of global business. This unique programme combines entrepreneurship, international experience and sustainability to prepare you for impact-driven leadership in a connected world.

Learn today how to develop the software of tomorrow – practice-oriented, future-proof, and responsible.

This sonic space basel matrix offer combines theory, practice, science and artistic research. The master’s degree focuses on the theory formation of the 20th and 21st centuries and its application. It expands the concept of theory on an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary basis and combines aesthetic-scientific discourse with a practice-based and artistic approach.

Chamber music plays an absolutely central role in the world of music. From the very beginning, it has been of utmost importance to the Basel Academy of Music, where it has always been intensively practised and developed. Chamber music is one of the most suitable forms for developing a well-rounded artistic personality, on the one hand through immersion in the masterpieces of composers from the Baroque period to the present day, and on the other hand through the unique exchange between the various musicians in an ensemble. Everyone plays an equal role and can contribute with total commitment. Knowledge, creativity and inspiration are shared with outstanding lecturers. This results in lively education and further development on both an artistic and human level.

Is it your professional goal to conduct choirs professionally? Would you like to develop an expressive conducting language and practise working with university choirs, student ensembles and external orchestras during your studies? Would you like to develop, rehearse and perform your own concert project? Then our Choral Conducting degree is the next step after a successful BA or MA degree in Music.

Institut Klassik | This course is aimed at advanced composers: it builds on a vocational qualification in Composition with corresponding competencies. It enables students to specialise at the highest level. sonic space basel students from every conceivable facet of contemporary music practice and international cooperation partners offer the ideal environment for the collaborative realisation of proprietary creations.

Creative interpretation of new music in the context of sonic space basel: composition, contemporary performance, open creation, audio design and new music theory are brought together here. Collaborations with the beacons of the international new music scene in the context of more than 50 public performances each year guarantee innovation, artistic excellence and a high level of networking opportunities. The work structure is modular, diverse and collaborative.

This specialised master’s degree programme at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis aims to train students in musical excellence and thus prepare them for an international career on stage, in church and in the concert hall. The Schola Cantorum Basiliensis is a recognised centre for early music. With high-calibre lecturers and an inspiring and diverse community of students, it offers ideal conditions for studying music at the highest international level.

Composing music in the contemporary musical language was an essential skill for all well-qualified musicians until well into the 19th century. The improvisational approach played a decisive role in the programme and forms the basis of the master’s degree in Improvisation at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. Improvisation in its various forms is central to historical music practice. This is where almost all the skills acquired in early music flow together. In addition to contemporary descriptions and methods, traditional compositions are essential and often the only sources for the unscripted practice of certain epochs. Stylistic composition is therefore a central element of the degree programme, as are improvisation in the ensemble, questions of methodological teaching and performance-related aspects.

This specialised master’s degree programme at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis focuses on music from around the 9th to the 16th century. It builds on a completed master’s degree and a solid foundation in the relevant theoretical, technical and contextual subjects and topics. The Schola Cantorum Basiliensis is a recognised centre for early music. With top-class lecturers and an inspiring and diverse community of students, musicians are optimally prepared for a diverse international career as innovative performers.

This programme is aimed at qualified keyboard players, preferably harpsichordists, with a strong foundation in thoroughbass and the best instrumental, theoretical and creative skills in baroque music. The programme uses the special skills of the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis to further develop the acquired skills. The thoroughbass training is combined with ensemble work and conducting. A broad understanding of stylistic and aesthetic aspects as well as an in-depth examination of historical sources and theory round off the profile.

Experience Lied, for some the highest of all art forms, in all its facets and uncover hidden treasures as an individual or as an existing Lied duo: top-class lecturers will accompany you on your two-year singing, playing and designing journey through the centuries.

Combine artistic practice and research into a unique profile: with the support of committed mentors and peers, carry out your own artistic research project. Whether in preparation for a PhD or as a tool for your artistic work, Music and Research offers space for artistic innovation and reflection.

With multiple artistic profiles in the unique environment of sonic space basel: here, composition, contemporary performance, open creation, audio design and new music theory are strategically pooled. Collaborations with the beacons of the international new music scene in the context of more than 50 public performances each year guarantee innovation, artistic excellence and a high level of networking opportunities. The work structure is modular, diverse and collaborative.

Institut Klassik offers budding soloists an ideal setting for their studies as a springboard to a successful career. Here, their individual artistic and communicative talents are optimally nurtured by the inspiring collaboration of the institutes on campus. This specialisation gives you enough time to expand and consolidate your skills on an individual basis.

Would you like to conduct a wind orchestra? Learn how to face the challenge of dealing with orchestral musicians, whether professionals or amateurs, both psychologically and methodologically? Then this is a degree programme that opens up exciting perspectives both artistically and educationally.

Think strategically, act responsibly, and actively shape the future with inspiring leadership.

Explore global business perspectives while immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Medellín, Colombia. The FHNW Summer School EAFIT offers a unique opportunity to earn credits, grow personally and professionally, and build an international network – all in just two weeks.

Planning liveable buildings and cities of tomorrow – energy-efficient and sustainable.

The Master of Science in Sustainable Business Development programme equips you with the skills to develop and implement sustainable business models that are economically successful and make a positive contribution to the environment and society. Working in international teams of students, you will combine knowledge from the fields of sustainability, business management and digitalisation and apply it directly in practice to drive sustainable change.

The BSwiss International Business Summer School offers hands-on insights into global business practices – right in the heart of Europe. Learn from industry experts, connect with students from around the world, and strengthen your international profile. Two intensive weeks that will broaden your perspective – academically, personally, and culturally.

Transversal Design is a study programme for practice-based research that grows community infrastructures for worlds in transition. We investigate the social, political, ecological and technological dynamics of the systems we live by to design for grounded transformation – from alternative media, speculative models, and practices of care, to tools for solidarity and radical proposals for innovation.

As digitisation progresses, visual communication is becoming increasingly important, and developing a critical approach to images is becoming increasingly important. The bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication and Digital Spaces focuses on the reflective development of visual messages for everyday and specialised communication contexts.

You will learn how to develop digital solutions, utilise smart tools, and apply IT expertise to optimise business processes and prepare companies for the future. The German programme in Wirtschaftsinformatik at FHNW uniquely combines business administration and computer science.

Do you want to understand economic contexts and actively contribute to shaping the law? On the German programme in Wirtschaftsrecht, you will combine legal thinking with business manage-ment expertise in a practical and versatile way, offering excellent career prospects at the intersec-tion of law and business.