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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

Applied Psychology

FHNW School of Architecture, Construction and Geomatics

Architecture, Construction and Geomatics

Basel Academy of Art and Design

Art and Design

FHNW School of Business

Business

FHNW School of Computer Science

Computer Science

FHNW School of Engineering and Environment

Engineering and Environment

FHNW School of Life Sciences

Life Sciences

Basel Academy of Music

Music

FHNW School of Education

School of Education

FHNW School of Social Work

Social Work

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    • Incoming Students
    • Double Degree
    • Partner universities
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    • Buddy programme
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  • Continuing education offerings

    • All continuing educations
    • MAS - Master of Advanced Studies
    • DAS - Diploma of Advanced Studies
    • CAS - Certificate of Advanced Studies
    • SAS - Short Advanced Studies
    • Specialist seminars
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About the School of Life Sciences, FHNW School of Life Sciences

School of Life Sciences

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We are part of Europe's largest life sciences cluster. We develop digital, sustainable and health-oriented solutions to societal challenges through practice-oriented education, continued education and applied research.

The FHNW School of Life Sciences, located in Muttenz near Basel, is part of Europe's largest life sciences cluster. In close cooperation with partners from the pharmaceutical, medical technology, chemical, environmental and biotechnology sectors, it trains highly qualified specialists and develops real-world solutions for social and economic challenges. It contributes to the further development of the NW Switzerland life sciences region with practice-oriented education and training, applied research and state of the art infrastructure.

News and stories from our university

Far from the familiar in Beijing
Story

Far from the familiar in Beijing

When Ariola Gervalla decided to spend part of her degree abroad, she was not looking for somewhere familiar. Quite the opposite - she wanted to experience a place that would challenge her, surprise her and show her a completely different way of life. She found exactly that in Beijing.
Date
7.9.2026
Crossing Borders for Science: From Calgary to Muttenz
Story

Crossing Borders for Science: From Calgary to Muttenz

What is it like to swap Canada for Switzerland?
Date
19.8.2026
A different kind of chemistry
Story

A different kind of chemistry

For four months, Emily Atallah swapped the University of Calgary for the FHNW School of Life Sciences (HLS) in Muttenz.
Date
19.8.2026
1…
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Events

Research Seminar: Lecture by Prof. Dr. Matthias Lütolf
Workshop/Seminar

Research Seminar: Lecture by Prof. Dr. Matthias Lütolf23 September 2026

Engineering Organoids - Prof. Dr. Matthias Lütolf, EPFL, Laboratory of Stem Cell Bioengineering (LSCB)
Date
23.9.2026, 12:30–13:15
Place
Lecture Theatre 02.S.21, Campus Muttenz
Research Seminar: Lecture by Philip Krüger
Workshop/Seminar

Research Seminar: Lecture by Philip Krüger30 September 2026

LifeLike: AI-powered avatars - Philip Krüger, FH Graubünden
Date
30.9.2026, 12:30–13:15
Place
Lecture Theatre 02.S.21, Campus Muttenz
Research Seminar: Lecture by Heike Kerwin
Workshop/Seminar

Research Seminar: Lecture by Heike Kerwin7 October 2026

Errors and their effects – Heike Kerwin, C&Q Project Manager, Spiegeltec GmbH
Date
7.10.2026, 12:30–13:15
Place
Lecture Theatre 02.S.21, Campus Muttenz
SPICA 2026
Conference/Congress

SPICA 2026

20th International Symposium on Preparative and Industrial Chromatography and Allied Techniques
Date
13.10.2026–16.10.2026, 13:30
Place
FHNW Muttenz
Info Event MSc Life Sciences
Info Event Degree Programmes

Info Event MSc Life Sciences13 October 2026

At our Info Events you will receive in-depth information about the Life Sciences Master's programme with its nine specialisations.
Date
13.10.2026, 17:00–18:00
Place
Online

Institutes and centres

Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics

Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics

Institute for Ecopreneurship

Institute for Ecopreneurship

Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics

Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics

Institute for Pharma Technology and Biotechnology

Institute for Pharma Technology and Biotechnology

Process Technology Centre

Process Technology Centre - Overview

Centre for Teaching and Learning

Centre for Teaching and Learning

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Diversity and equality opportunities

Diversity and equal opportunities

Diversity and equal opportunities

Diversity means variety and variety requires individuality.
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FHNW School of Life Sciences

FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
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