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University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

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world rank  944

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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.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
Name (Non Latin) Haute École spécialisée du Nord-Ouest de la Suisse
Acronym FHNW
Founded 2006
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Campus Location

Address Campus Brugg-Windisch, Bahnhofstrasse 6
Windisch
5210 Aargau
Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Phone Number +41 (56) 202 77 00
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Fax Number +41 (56) 462 4748
Other locations Muttenz, Basel and Olten

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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 Northwestern 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 Northwestern Switzerland's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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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 Northwestern 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 Northwestern Switzerland.

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)		 17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)		 17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 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 University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's admission information.

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Admission Office Admission Office

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz
Windisch 5210
(56) 462 4411


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland.

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Control Type Control Type

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland is a public higher education institution.


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's main facilities:


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Library


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Housing University Housing

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


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland'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 University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's main services:


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern 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 Northwestern Switzerland's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland's Career Services Career Services

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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 Northwestern Switzerland's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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

  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland'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

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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