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Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz

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world rank  1104

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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

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Control Typepublic

Entity

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

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

Address Campus Brugg-Windisch, Bahnhofstrasse 6
Windisch
5210 Aargau
Switzerland
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz Phone Number +41 (56) 202 77 00
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz 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 Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz'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 Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz'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 Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz'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 Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz.

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz: 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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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's admission information.

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Admission Office Admission Office

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz
Windisch 5210
(56) 462 4411


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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 Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz.

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Control Type Control Type

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz is a public higher education institution.


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Entity Type Entity Type

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz is a non-profit higher education institution.


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's main facilities:


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Library


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Housing University Housing

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


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz'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 Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's main services:


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz'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.

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz'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.


Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz'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 Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz'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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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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