University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1720 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #628 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #16 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| #593 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 75 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 21,038
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.hes-so.ch
- Languages
- French;German;English
- Acceptance rate
- 58%*
* The University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland 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 | Maturité and one year of professional experience |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 21,038 |
Research profile
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland has published 8,834 scientific papers with 114,995 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, and Chemistry.
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 | 12 |
| 2002 | 11 | 23 |
| 2003 | 15 | 30 |
| 2004 | 24 | 45 |
| 2005 | 33 | 77 |
| 2006 | 37 | 133 |
| 2007 | 57 | 236 |
| 2008 | 87 | 406 |
| 2009 | 123 | 577 |
| 2010 | 153 | 703 |
| 2011 | 155 | 978 |
| 2012 | 195 | 1276 |
| 2013 | 249 | 1756 |
| 2014 | 349 | 2317 |
| 2015 | 405 | 2679 |
| 2016 | 440 | 3262 |
| 2017 | 462 | 4210 |
| 2018 | 584 | 5588 |
| 2019 | 932 | 7208 |
| 2020 | 976 | 9525 |
| 2021 | 779 | 12541 |
| 2022 | 812 | 14032 |
| 2023 | 839 | 16172 |
| 2024 | 674 | 17287 |
| 2025 | 511 | 16902 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 500 per semester (CHF) |
|---|
The University of Applied Sciences Western 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 Western 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 | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor | Agronomy, Architecture, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dance, Design, Dietetics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Heritage Preservation, Hotel Management, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Microelectronics, Midwifery, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Oenology, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Work, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Tourism, Treatment Techniques, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Master | Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Heritage Preservation, Information Sciences, Music, Nursing, Social Work |
Notable alumni
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Pierre Bleuse
- Occupations
- violinistconductor
- Biography
-
Pierre Bleuse is a French violinist and conductor.
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland faculties and divisions
| Area : Business, Management and Services | Business Administration, Business Computing, Hotel Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Area : Design and Fine Arts | Communication Arts, Fine Arts, Heritage Preservation, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Visual Arts |
| Area : Engineering and Architecture | Agronomy, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Oenology, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Area : Health Sciences | Dietetics, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Area : Music and Theatre | Dance, Music, Theatre |
General information
| Alternative names | HES-SO Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale Fachhochschule Westschweiz |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Swiss Accreditation Council (CSA); OAQ; ACQUIN; ASIIN |
Location and contacts
| Address | Route de Moutier 14 Delémont, 2800 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |