University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1838 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #606 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #13 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| #609 of 1,014 | For Astrophysics and Astronomy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- 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 | 75% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 12,646 |
| Full time employee | 1,742 |
| Student:staff ratio | 7:1 |
Publications & Citations
University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5 | 19 |
| 2009 | 9 | 32 |
| 2010 | 11 | 65 |
| 2011 | 21 | 110 |
| 2012 | 59 | 143 |
| 2013 | 75 | 310 |
| 2014 | 133 | 681 |
| 2015 | 147 | 1320 |
| 2016 | 199 | 2178 |
| 2017 | 198 | 2878 |
| 2018 | 213 | 3513 |
| 2019 | 236 | 4408 |
| 2020 | 252 | 5761 |
| 2021 | 240 | 6801 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $1,750 | $18,750 |
| International students | $1,750 | $18,750 |
The University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | – |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | – |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | – |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | – |
| 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 |
Notable alumni
-
Michael Mack
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Michael Mack is a German entrepreneur.
-
Katja Loher
- Enrolled in the University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland
- Studied in 2001-2004
- Occupations
- television producervideo artistartist
- Biography
-
Katja Loher is a Swiss visual artist, known for her video sculptures and installations. She often integrates organic, planetary, and moving choreographic elements into panoramic aerial perspectives. Her pieces are considered by critics as evocative of alternative dimensions where past, present, and future converge. Her works have been shown in art museums in many countries including Italy, Russia, China, and the US. Her art is also represented in the collections of institutions like Swissgrid AG, Perth Concert Hall Museum, and the New Britain Museum of American Art. Loher was born in Zurich in 1979.
General info
| Alternative names | FHNW Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz Haute École spécialisée du Nord-Ouest de la Suisse |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz |
| Academic structure | 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 |
| Affiliations and memberships | Swiss University Conference (SUC) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | Campus Brugg-Windisch, Bahnhofstrasse 6 Windisch, Aargau, 5210 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | +41 (56) 202 77 00 |
| Fax | +41 (56) 462 4748 |