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University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland

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world rank  2185

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Overview

Established in 1998, the Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Delémont (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Jura. This institution also has branch campuses in Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Genève, Sion and Lausanne. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale (HES-SO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale (HES-SO) 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HES-SO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Control Typepublic

Entity

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

Size

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

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

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
Name (Non Latin) Fachhochschule Westschweiz
Acronym HES-SO
Founded 1998
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Campus Location

Address Route de Moutier 14
Delémont
2800 Jura
Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Phone Number +41 (58) 900 0000
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Fax Number +41 (58) 900 0001
Other locations Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Genève, Sion and Lausanne

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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 University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland'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 University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland'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 University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland'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 University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland.

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland: 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

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Admission Policy

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

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland'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 University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland.

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Control Type Control Type

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


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Entity Type Entity Type

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


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland 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 University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's main facilities:


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


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

Not reported


University Services

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


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland'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.

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland'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.


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

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland 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

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Swissuniversities

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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