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Hochschule Luzern

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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

Hochschule Luzern's Control Typepublic

Entity

Hochschule Luzern's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hochschule Luzern' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Hochschule Luzern's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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

Address Frankenstrasse 9
Lucerne
6002 Lucerne
Switzerland
Hochschule Luzern's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Hochschule Luzern Phone Number +41 (41) 228 4242
Hochschule Luzern 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 Hochschule Luzern'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 Hochschule Luzern's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Hochschule Luzern'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 Hochschule Luzern.

Hochschule Luzern: 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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Admissions

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 Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Hochschule Luzern's admission information.

Hochschule Luzern's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Hochschule Luzern's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Hochschule Luzern a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Hochschule Luzern's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Hochschule Luzern's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Hochschule Luzern's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Hochschule Luzern.

Hochschule Luzern's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Hochschule Luzern has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Hochschule Luzern's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Hochschule Luzern's Control Type Control Type

Hochschule Luzern is a public higher education institution.


Hochschule Luzern's Entity Type Entity Type

Hochschule Luzern is a non-profit higher education institution.


Hochschule Luzern's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Hochschule Luzern's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Hochschule Luzern does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Hochschule Luzern's main facilities:


Hochschule Luzern's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Hochschule Luzern's Library


Hochschule Luzern's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Hochschule Luzern'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 Hochschule Luzern's main services:


Hochschule Luzern'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.

Hochschule Luzern's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Hochschule Luzern's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Hochschule Luzern's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Hochschule Luzern's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Hochschule Luzern's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hochschule Luzern is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hochschule Luzern's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hochschule Luzern'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 Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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 Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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