Colleges & Universities in Switzerland

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences

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world rank  1951

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University Overview

Established in 1999, Ostschweizer Fachhochschule (Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of St. Gallen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), St Gallen. This institution also has branch campuses in Rapperswil, Chur and Buchs. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation), Ostschweizer Fachhochschule (OST) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Ostschweizer Fachhochschule (OST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences
Name
Name (Non Latin) Haute école spécialisée de Suisse orientale
Acronym OST
Founded 1999
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University Location

Address Bogenstrasse 7
St. Gallen
9001 St Gallen
Switzerland
Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Phone Number (71) 280 8383
Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Fax Number (71) 280 8389
Other locations Rapperswil, Chur and Buchs

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Recognition and Accreditation

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ostschweizer Fachhochschule's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.



Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

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Programs and Courses

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences.



Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Admission Info


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Size and Profile


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Control Type Control Type

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Facilities


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Library


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Services


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Ostschweizer Fachhochschule's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ostschweizer Fachhochschule's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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