University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland: Statistics

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#1381 of 14,131 In the World
#497 of 2,785 In Europe
#12 of 23 In Switzerland
#433 of 1,044 For Social Work
Top50% For 42 other topics
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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 Rate69%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarSemesters
Enrollment12,646
Full time employee1,742
Student:staff ratio7:1

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 3,752 scientific papers with 54,596 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medicine, Political Science, and Philosophy.

Publications
3,752
Citations
54,596

University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
2,157 / 34,949
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,853 / 18,732
Computer Science
1,758 / 26,297
Physics
1,670 / 28,356
Biology
1,548 / 34,383
Environmental Science
1,473 / 26,238
Chemistry
1,418 / 32,613
Medicine
1,140 / 19,481
Political Science
1,109 / 9,610
Philosophy
1,062 / 9,210
Quantum and Particle physics
1,056 / 17,743
Organic Chemistry
868 / 20,103
Materials Science
858 / 16,842
Psychology
854 / 12,303
Business
845 / 10,435
Mathematics
827 / 11,556
Geology
787 / 13,132
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
778 / 6,855
Geography and Cartography
771 / 11,152
Law
770 / 8,520
Biochemistry
698 / 19,582
Sociology
653 / 8,480
Ecology
623 / 13,576
Genetics
589 / 17,562
Statistics
548 / 7,549
Management
489 / 6,246
Optical Engineering
478 / 7,761
Art & Design
466 / 5,682
History
457 / 5,078
Paleontology
445 / 7,078
Economics
431 / 4,833
Archaeology
423 / 4,978
Mechanical Engineering
414 / 4,284
Chemical Engineering
383 / 7,680
Linguistics
357 / 3,790
Machine Learning
336 / 3,188
Physical chemistry
325 / 5,568
Pathology
315 / 4,890
Social Psychology
303 / 4,803
Nanotechnology
285 / 6,654

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 2
2001 0 3
2002 5 8
2003 6 27
2004 7 13
2005 12 35
2006 29 52
2007 35 95
2008 62 213
2009 84 332
2010 107 486
2011 115 802
2012 155 1028
2013 147 1370
2014 214 1767
2015 229 2338
2016 272 3061
2017 273 3666
2018 318 4465
2019 314 5405
2020 364 6819
2021 408 9511
2022 482 9268
Academic rankings

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

Notable alumni

  1. Arie Vardi

    Arie Vardi
    Born in
    Israel Flag Israel
    Years
    1937-.. (age 86)
    Occupations
    conductortelevision presenterpianist
    Biography

    Arie Vardi is a classical pianist, conductor, and piano pedagogue. He is laureate of the Israel Prize in 2017.

  2. Michael Mack

    Michael Mack
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1978-.. (age 45)
    Occupations
    entrepreneur
    Biography

    Michael Mack is a German entrepreneur. He is part of the Mack Family, which owns and runs the German theme park Europa-Park.

  3. Simone Zgraggen

    Simone Zgraggen
    Born in
    Switzerland Flag Switzerland
    Years
    1975-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    violinistuniversity teacher
    Biography

    Simone Zgraggen is a Swiss violinist and professor at Freiburg University of Music.

  4. Katja Loher

    Katja Loher
    Born in
    Switzerland Flag Switzerland
    Years
    1979-.. (age 44)
    Enrolled in the University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland
    Studied in 2001-2004
    Occupations
    video artisttelevision producer
    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.

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

Location and contacts

Address Bahnhofstrasse 6
Windisch, 5210
Switzerland
City population 11,000

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