Students are advised to draw up a budget for the duration of the study period before commencing their studies. If they are unable to cover all of the costs they may apply for a scholarship.
Fees
Tuition fee per semester for the following students:
| CHF 750 |
Tuition fees per semester for students who have their civil law residence in the EU/EFTA at the beginning of their studies. | CHF 1 000 |
For all other students, per semester | CHF 5 000 |
Registration fee | CHF 200 |
Material expenses, per semester | CHF 100 |
Fee for diploma | CHF 300 |
Auditors (guest students): |
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Additional expenses
Teaching material, books, project thesis, per year | ca. CHF 1 000 |
Laptop (mandatory) | ca. CHF 750 |
* Fees of CHF 700 are payable by those students whose parents or guardians are in Switzerland, Liechtenstein or the EU; who are citizens of Switzerland, Liechtenstein or the EU; who for the previous two years were financially independent due to being employed in Switzerland, Liechtenstein or the EU and who did not undertake any higher or further education in this time.
Scholarships
In Switzerland, the granting of scholarships is regulated on a cantonal basis. The Canton of your place of residence decides on scholarships or interest-free loans. For more information and the necessary forms, please contact the student office at the School of Life Sciences FHNW or the cantonal authorities:
Private scholarships are also available in addition to the public scholarships. The Basel scholarship directory issued by the Office for Educational Grants in Basel-City lists various sources of funds available for education and further education. This includes the Albert von Rotz Foundation which grants scholarships to students at the School of Life Sciences FHNW.
Furthermore the Swiss Study Foundation offers the students and postgraduates learning opportunities complementary to their studies, an individual mentoring and guidance scheme as well as financial support. More information.
Other funds:
Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students
The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers. More information...
Hirschmann Scholarship
The Hirschmann foundation, based in Zug, awards scholarships within various fields of professional education and scientific research. A Hirschmann scholarship can provide financial support to certain students who showed above-average performance in their bachelor degree and who wish to complete a consecutive master degree at a state-recognised higher education institution. Individuals who also have commitments outside their studies are favoured for the scholarship. More information...
Swiss Study Foundation
The Foundation offers the students and postgraduates learning opportunities complementary to their studies, an individual mentoring and guidance scheme as well as financial support. More information...
Contact
FHNW School of Life Sciences
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Life Sciences
Hofackerstrasse 30
CH - 4132 Muttenz