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University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

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Overview

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, Haute école spécialisée du Nord-Ouest de la Suisse) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Windisch, Aargau, Switzerland. This institution also has branch campuses in Muttenz, Basel and Olten. Founded in 2006, Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation. FHNW 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 or use the website search engine below. This 20-year-old Swiss higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 70-79%. It is considered a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. FHNW also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name (English) University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
Name
Name (Non Latin) Haute école spécialisée du Nord-Ouest de la Suisse
Acronym FHNW
Founded 2006
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Location

Address Campus Brugg-Windisch, Bahnhofstrasse 6
Windisch
5210 Aargau
Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Phone Number (56) 202 77 00
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Fax Number (56) 462 4748
Other locations Muttenz, Basel and Olten

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University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland 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 University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's academic range and degree level offering.



Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland 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 University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland.



University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Admission Info


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


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


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Admission Office Admission Office

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz
Windisch 5210
(56) 462 4411


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Size and Profile


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Control Type Control Type

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


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland 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.


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Facilities


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Library


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz
  • School of Applied Psychology
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Life Sciences
  • School of Social Work
  • Academy of Art and Design
  • School of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics
  • Academy of Music

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland public or private?

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

Is University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland profit or non-profit?

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland 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.

What is the size of University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland in terms of enrollment?

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland in terms of academic staff?

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

Is University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland use?

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW located?

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland is located in Windisch, Aargau, Switzerland. Address: Campus Brugg-Windisch, Bahnhofstrasse 6.

Is University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland is accredited by Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation (since 2006).

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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