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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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    • Digital Life Sciences
  • International

    • Outgoing Students
    • Incoming Students
    • Double Degree
    • Partner universities
    • Student stories
    • Buddy programme
    • News and stories
  • 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
    • Info Events
  • Organisation

    • Consulting services
  • Research

    • Research fields
    • Projects
    • Institutes and centres
  • Collaboration

    • Process Technology Centre
    • Facilities and services
    • Tech Transfer Office
    • Student projects
  • International

    • Study abroad
    • International research projects
  • Updates and insights

    • News and stories
    • Research highlights
  • Events

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    • Info Events
    • Research seminars
  • Media corner

  • About the School of Life Sciences

    • Strategy and values
    • Management board
    • Administration and service staff
    • Advisory board
    • People directory
    • Diversity and equal opportunities
    • Media corner
    • Infrastructure and campus
  • Institutes and centres

    • Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics
    • Institute for Ecopreneurship
    • Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
    • Institute for Pharma Technology and Biotechnology
    • Centre for Teaching and Learning
    • Process Technology Centre

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Incoming student stories, FHNW School of Life Sciences

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Find out what our international students have to say about studying at our university and about life in Switzerland.

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
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
From East Africa to Basel, the heart of Europe's pharmaceutical industry
Story

From East Africa to Basel, the heart of Europe's pharmaceutical industry

A personal journey driven by one goal: to learn how better medicines can improve patients' lives.
Date
1.7.2026
From Prague to Muttenz and then straight to Roche
Story

From Prague to Muttenz and then straight to Roche

Czech student Jakub Poplštein used the Double Degree programme as a springboard to join Roche.
Date
5.5.2026

Study with us and shape your future!

Incoming students
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Contact

Irina Hauri

Irina Hauri

Head of International Office and Continuing Education Management
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+41 61 228 50 66
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international.lifesciences@fhnw.ch
Sarah Lehmann

Sarah Lehmann

Assistant International Office
Phone
+41 61 228 50 66
E-Mail
international.lifesciences@fhnw.ch

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