Overview
Established in 2006, the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Windisch (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Aargau. This institution also has branch campuses in Muttenz, Basel and Olten. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 18-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Swiss higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FHNW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | Haute École spécialisée du Nord-Ouest de la Suisse |
| Name (English) | University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland |
| Acronym | FHNW |
| Founded | 2006 |
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University Location
| Address | Campus Brugg-Windisch, Bahnhofstrasse 6 Windisch 5210 Aargau Switzerland |
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+41 (56) 202 77 00 |
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+41 (56) 462 4748 |
| Other locations | Muttenz, Basel and Olten |
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