Hochschule Luzern

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) is a public university of applied sciences in Lucerne, Switzerland. It was founded in 1997 under the name "Fachhochschule Zentralschweiz" (FHZ) and is the largest educational institution in Central Switzerland.

8333 students attended a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in 2021. The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is organized into six departments: Engineering & Architecture, Computer Science, Social Work, Design Film Art, Music and the Department of Business.

Lucerne is a Swiss city, municipality and capital of the canton of the same name. The city has 83,840 inhabitants (December 2022), including the metropolitan area of around 223,000.

Lucerne is the social and cultural center of Central Switzerland. In terms of education, it is home to the University of Lucerne, the Lucerne University of Teacher Education and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, among others. Events with supra-regional appeal include the Lucerne Carnival and the Lucerne Festival. Lucerne is an important tourist destination in Switzerland, partly due to its location on Lake Lucerne and its proximity to the Alps, and partly thanks to attractions such as the Chapel Bridge and the Swiss Museum of Transport.

Language(s) of Instruction: German and English

Semester Dates: Fall semester: mid September - mid February / Spring semester: mid February - mid July

Course Offerings: https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/international/fuer-studierende/ausbildungsangebot-sowie-infoveranstaltungen/

Double Degree: No

Costs: There are no additional tuition costs. Additional costs that must be considered are accommodations, meals, and cost of living.

Student Housing: https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/hochschule-luzern/campus/leben-in-luzern/wohnen/

Student Support: a very good overview of all relevant informations for exchange students can be found here. 

Students with Disabilities: Contact the International Office for further information and coordination of support.

Flyer for international incoming students