Bern University of Applied Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1691 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #616 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #15 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| #2 of 2 | In Bern |
| #817 of 1,302 | For Occupational Therapy |
| Top50% | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 6,970
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.bfh.ch
- Languages
- German;French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 43%*
* The Bern University of Applied Sciences is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 6,970 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 2,482 |
| Student:staff ratio | 3:1 |
Research profile
Bern University of Applied Sciences has published 5,373 scientific papers with 73,901 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Chemistry, and Philosophy.
Bern University of Applied Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 12 |
| 1999 | 3 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 | 10 |
| 2001 | 21 | 16 |
| 2002 | 10 | 25 |
| 2003 | 12 | 48 |
| 2004 | 24 | 66 |
| 2005 | 20 | 106 |
| 2006 | 18 | 141 |
| 2007 | 37 | 160 |
| 2008 | 49 | 212 |
| 2009 | 71 | 351 |
| 2010 | 90 | 432 |
| 2011 | 99 | 523 |
| 2012 | 185 | 819 |
| 2013 | 192 | 1118 |
| 2014 | 193 | 1436 |
| 2015 | 241 | 1769 |
| 2016 | 242 | 2176 |
| 2017 | 396 | 2843 |
| 2018 | 324 | 3450 |
| 2019 | 307 | 4532 |
| 2020 | 404 | 5903 |
| 2021 | 483 | 8056 |
| 2022 | 542 | 8982 |
| 2023 | 601 | 10154 |
| 2024 | 463 | 11247 |
| 2025 | 385 | 11196 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Bern University of Applied Sciences gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | CHF 720 |
| Master's Degree | CHF 960 |
| Executive Master's Degree | CHF 12,000 |
| Doctorate Degree | CHF 1,200 |
The Bern University of Applied Sciences has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor | Agronomy, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Dietetics, Electrical Engineering, Food Science, Forestry, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Management, Midwifery, Multimedia, Nursing, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Social Work, Sports, Technology |
|---|---|
| Master of Advanced Studies | Architectural and Environmental Design, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Forestry, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Management, Music, Musicology, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Social Work, Sports, Sports Management, Technology |
Notable alumni
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Denis Simonet
- Occupations
- computer scientistpolitician
- Biography
-
Denis Simonet is a Swiss politician, and was the first president of the Pirate Party Switzerland (PPS). In April 2012 he was elected as a board member of Pirate Parties International. He also is the chairman of the court of arbitration of PPS and the spokesman of his party.
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Marc Jordi
- Occupations
- architect
- Biography
-
Marc Jordi is a Swiss architect and artist who lives and works in Berlin, Germany. His artistic work is in sculpture, drawing and photography. Jordi is a partner in the architecture office of Jordi-Keller. He is an advocate of "contextualism" in urban planning which bases the analysis of the surroundings and the history of the location as the foundation for the architectural design. His work consists of the integration of components from demolished buildings into the new buildings, and is so-called Spolia "virtuoso". In his "Torsi" sculptures he explores the relationship of becoming and decaying as testimony of aging and as a central theme of the creative process. As a photographer he presents a visual artistic attempt to explore the limits of power and size in small formats. His works were presented in exhibitions and architectural competitions in Berlin, Frankfurt and Leipzig and he received many prizes.In 2021 he founded the Jordi-Keller-Pellnitz architectural firm for large urban development projects and archeological studies as well as the Schlosskirche Buch working group for monument preservation and restoration projects.
Bern University of Applied Sciences faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Wood Technology |
| Course/Programme : Business, Health and Social Work | Business Administration, Dietetics, Information Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Social Work |
| Course/Programme : Design, Music, Theatre and other Arts | Architectural Restoration, Art Education, Design, Fine Arts, Heritage Preservation, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Performing Arts, Theatre, Visual Arts, Writing |
| Course/Programme : Engineering and Information Technology | Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Course/Programme : Sports | Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | BFH Berner Fachhochschule Haute École spécialisée bernoise |
|---|
Location and contacts
| Address | Falkenplatz 24 Bern, 3012 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,071,000 |