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
Making water flows visible
- Date
- 5.8.2026
- Institute
- Institute for Ecopreneurship
Germany, MSc Bioanalytics
- Date
- 24.6.2026
Gaining international experience: a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Latvia
- Date
- 12.5.2026
Events
Info Event CAS Pharmaceutical Project Management
- Date
- 8.9.2026, 17:00–18:00
- Place
- Online
Info Event CAS Strategic 3Rs Implementation in Biomedical Research and Testing
- Date
- 10.9.2026, 17:00–18:00
- Place
- Online
Info Event CAS Applied Bioinformatics: Next- and 3rd Generation Sequencing Data Analysis
- Date
- 15.9.2026, 17:00–18:00
- Place
- Online
Research Seminar: Lecture by Prof. Dr. Matthias Lütolf23 September 2026
- Date
- 23.9.2026, 12:30–13:15
- Place
- Lecture Theatre 02.S.21, Campus Muttenz
Research Seminar: Lecture by Philip Krüger30 September 2026
- Date
- 30.9.2026, 12:30–13:15
- Place
- Lecture Theatre 02.S.21, Campus Muttenz
Organisation and strategy
Diversity and equality opportunities
Diversity and equal opportunities
FHNW School of Life Sciences
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Life Sciences
Hofackerstrasse 30
CH - 4132 Muttenz