University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1287 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #497 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #12 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| #432 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 60 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Enrollment
- 12,646
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.fhnw.ch
- Languages
- English;German;French
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 69% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 12,646 |
| Full time employee | 1,742 |
| Student:staff ratio | 7:1 |
We've calculated the 69% acceptance rate for University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland has published 6,207 scientific papers with 111,336 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Philosophy, and Medicine.
University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 2 | 14 |
| 2002 | 8 | 24 |
| 2003 | 10 | 41 |
| 2004 | 9 | 66 |
| 2005 | 18 | 122 |
| 2006 | 43 | 194 |
| 2007 | 63 | 273 |
| 2008 | 93 | 454 |
| 2009 | 111 | 677 |
| 2010 | 147 | 879 |
| 2011 | 156 | 1226 |
| 2012 | 212 | 1728 |
| 2013 | 203 | 2024 |
| 2014 | 274 | 2624 |
| 2015 | 339 | 3390 |
| 2016 | 396 | 4287 |
| 2017 | 386 | 4958 |
| 2018 | 439 | 6343 |
| 2019 | 435 | 7617 |
| 2020 | 471 | 9272 |
| 2021 | 538 | 11989 |
| 2022 | 646 | 12143 |
| 2023 | 597 | 14352 |
| 2024 | 410 | 15099 |
| 2025 | 236 | 13854 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland 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 University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland.
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 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor | Architecture and Planning, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Psychology, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Master | Architecture and Planning, Art Education, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Management, Music, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Psychology, Social Work, Teacher Training, Technology |
University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland alumni
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Sol Gabetta
- Occupations
- musicianuniversity teacherpresentermusic educatorcellist
- Biography
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Sol Gabetta is an Argentine cellist. The daughter of Andrés Gabetta and Irène Timacheff-Gabetta, she has French, Argentinian, and Russian ancestry. Her brother Andrés is a baroque violinist.
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Montserrat Figueras
- Occupations
- opera singer
- Biography
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Montserrat Figueras i García was a Catalan soprano who specialized in early music.
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Heinz Holliger
- Occupations
- conductoruniversity teacheroboistmusicologistcomposer
- Biography
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Heinz Robert Holliger is a Swiss composer, virtuoso oboist, and conductor. Celebrated for his versatility and technique, Holliger is among the most prominent oboists of his generation. His repertoire includes Baroque and Classical pieces, but he has regularly engaged in lesser known pieces of Romantic music, as well as his own compositions. He often performed contemporary works with his wife, the harpist Ursula Holliger. Many composers have written works for him, including Messiaen, Berio, Carter, Henze, Krenek, Lutosławski, Martin, Penderecki, Stockhausen and Yun. A noted composer himself, Holliger has written works such as the opera Schneewittchen (1998).
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Arie Vardi
- Occupations
- television presenterpianistconductor
- Biography
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Arie Vardi is an Israeli classical pianist, conductor, and piano pedagogue. He is laureate of the Israel Prize in 2017.
University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland faculties and divisions
| Academy : Art and Design | Art Education, Design, Display and Stage Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Academy : Music | Music |
| School : Applied Psychology | Psychology |
| School : Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| School : Business | Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Information Sciences, Management, Public Administration |
| School : Engineering | Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Optometry, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Thermal Engineering |
| School : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology |
| School : Social Work | Social and Community Services, Social Work |
| School : Teacher Education | Continuing Education, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Research, Educational Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Special Education |
General information
| Alternative names | FHNW Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz Haute École spécialisée du Nord-Ouest de la Suisse |
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Location and contacts
| Address | Bahnhofstrasse 6 Windisch, 5210 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |