University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland

Since 1998, the HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland has become a great source of skills, ideas, innovation, creativity and knowledge. The HES-SO is recognised by the Confederation and member of swissuniversities. With its six faculties and network of schools of higher education, the HES-SO plays a preeminent role in the socio-economic and cultural development of the seven cantons of Western Switzerland and is a recognised player within the Swiss and international landscape of higher education.

With 21,000 students, the HES-SO is the largest UAS in Switzerland. Its study programs and research activities are divided into six faculties: Design and Fine Arts; Business, Management and Services; Engineering and Architecture; Music and Performing Arts; Health; and Social Work.