Study abroad
International experience and intercultural competencies are becoming increasingly important. The School of Life Sciences is strongly connected internationally, supports international exchange, and is proud to have a diverse student body – 14% of our students come from abroad.during their studies. Cultural diversity is part of everyday life: around 14 percent of students come from abroad.
International research projects
The institutes and innovation and expertise centres of the FHNW School of Life Sciences are engaged in research, innovation and education. They work closely with renowned national, European and international organisations and industries. This collaboration has resulted in numerous international projects.

3D-printed biodegradable metallic Mg scaffolds
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
- Research field
- Functional materials and surfaces and Implant design and production with additive manufacturing

ACTIWATE
- Institute
- Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Research field
- Environmental and water technologies

Agriloop
- Institute
- Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics
- Research field
- Environmental biotechnology

Agrocomposit
- Institute
- Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Research field
- Sustainable resource management

Albucol Interreg
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
- Research field
- Functional materials and surfaces
FHNW School of Life Sciences
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Life Sciences
Hofackerstrasse 30
CH - 4132 Muttenz

