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Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

country rank  14
world rank  1159

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Overview

Founded in 1997, the Hochschule Luzern (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lucerne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Zug. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Hochschule Luzern (HSLU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Hochschule Luzern (HSLU) 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 27-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HSLU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Control Typepublic

Entity

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Name (Non Latin) Haute École spécialisée de Suisse centrale
Acronym HSLU
Founded 1997
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Campus Location

Address Frankenstrasse 9
Lucerne
6002 Lucerne
Switzerland
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Phone Number +41 (41) 228 4242
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Fax Number +41 (41) 228 4243
Other locations Zug

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's admission information.

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Control Type Control Type

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a public higher education institution.


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Entity Type Entity Type

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a non-profit higher education institution.


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's main facilities:


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Library University Library

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Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Housing University Housing

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Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's main services:


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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