Lucerne University of Applied Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1846 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #626 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #14 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| #1 of 2 | In Lucerne |
| #1192 of 1,513 | For Architectural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 7,066
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.hslu.ch
- Languages
- German;English
- Acceptance rate
- 38%*
* The Lucerne 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
| Admissions Requirements | A professional maturity, the matura or equivalent, or an entrance examination leading to a bachelor's degree program at the University of Lucerne. Some degree programs require specific qualifications or experience |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 7,066 |
Research profile
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences has published 3,016 scientific papers with 29,444 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Business, Geography and Cartography, and Biology.
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 73 |
| 1992 | 0 | 76 |
| 1993 | 0 | 150 |
| 1994 | 0 | 161 |
| 1995 | 0 | 210 |
| 1996 | 2 | 298 |
| 1997 | 3 | 255 |
| 1998 | 1 | 315 |
| 1999 | 5 | 290 |
| 2000 | 4 | 289 |
| 2001 | 3 | 293 |
| 2002 | 4 | 242 |
| 2003 | 6 | 283 |
| 2004 | 2 | 309 |
| 2005 | 7 | 369 |
| 2006 | 8 | 393 |
| 2007 | 10 | 417 |
| 2008 | 25 | 181 |
| 2009 | 37 | 95 |
| 2010 | 73 | 140 |
| 2011 | 48 | 157 |
| 2012 | 59 | 259 |
| 2013 | 51 | 323 |
| 2014 | 113 | 580 |
| 2015 | 149 | 1354 |
| 2016 | 169 | 1522 |
| 2017 | 213 | 1627 |
| 2018 | 240 | 1910 |
| 2019 | 294 | 2109 |
| 2020 | 276 | 2300 |
| 2021 | 419 | 3200 |
| 2022 | 374 | 4020 |
| 2023 | 398 | 4236 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Lucerne 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 in Business Administration | CHF 1,500 |
| Bachelor in Computer Science | CHF 1,500 |
| Bachelor in Engineering | CHF 1,500 |
| Master in Business Administration | CHF 2,000 |
| Master in Computer Science | CHF 2,000 |
| Master in Engineering | CHF 2,000 |
All costs are in Swiss Francs (CHF).
The Lucerne 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 Lucerne 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 | TBD |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor | Architecture and Planning, Business Administration, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Master | Architecture and Planning, Art Education, Business Administration, Conducting, Design, Engineering, Finance, Fine Arts, International Business, Jazz and Popular Music, Marketing, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Religious Music, Social Work |
| Master of Advanced Studies | Architecture and Planning, Business Administration, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Social Work |
Notable alumni
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Hans Erni
- Occupations
- painterpostage stamp designergraphic artistgraphic designerillustrator
- Biography
-
Hans Erni was a Swiss graphic designer, painter, illustrator, engraver and sculptor.
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Thomas Huber
- Occupations
- conceptual artistpainterperformance artistprintmakerinstallation artist
- Biography
-
Thomas Huber is a Swiss artist who lived and worked in Mettmann near Düsseldorf for several years and is currently resident in Berlin.
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences faculties and divisions
| Centre : Languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Modern Languages, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish |
|---|---|
| School : Art and Design | Design, Fine Arts |
| School : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| School : Computer Sciences | Computer Science |
| School : Engineering and Architecture | Architecture, Engineering |
| School : Music | Music |
| School : Social Work | Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | HSLU Hochschule Luzern Haute École spécialisée de Suisse centrale |
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Location and contacts
| Address | Werftestrasse 4 Luzern, 6002 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| City population | 82,000 |