Overview
Established in 1997, the Kalaidos Fachhochschule (Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Zürich (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Zurich. This institution also has branch campuses in Aarau, Berne and Geneva. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Kalaidos Fachhochschule (KALAIDOS) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Kalaidos Fachhochschule (KALAIDOS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 27-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KALAIDOS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Kalaidos Fachhochschule  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | Haute École spécialisée Kalaidos |
| Name (English) | Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences |
| Acronym | KALAIDOS |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Motto | Die Hochschule für Berufstätige. The University for Professionals. |
| Colours | Blue and white |
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University Location
| Address | Jungholzstrasse 43 Zürich 8050 Zurich Switzerland |
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+41 (44) 200 1919 |
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+41 (44) 200 1915 |
| Other locations | Aarau, Berne and Geneva |
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Kalaidos Fachhochschule's Facebook page
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Kalaidos Fachhochschule's YouTube channel
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