Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is one of seven universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. It was founded in 1997 under the Intercantonal Council of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Central Switzerland (FHZ). The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is funded by the six central Swiss cantons, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Zug. It comprises of the Lucerne Schools of Engineering and Architecture, Business, Information Technology, Social Work, Art and Design and Music.

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts fulfils its mandate in the four areas of education, continuing and executive education, applied research and development, and services. The bachelor's and master's degree programmes follow the requirements of business, culture and civil society and prepare students for the needs of the job market. Ambitious professionals can choose from a wide range of continuing and executive education courses. Because of its research activities and specialised services, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is an important and reliable partner for enterprises in the private sector, federations/associations and public authorities. It maintains an extensive national and international network. The University's mission, vision and framework of values describe its essential purpose as an educational institution, the values and principles that govern its conduct, and the objectives it pursues. The University's mission, vision and framework of values describe its essential purpose as an educational institution, the values and principles that govern its conduct, and the objectives it pursues.

Through its Schools – Engineering and Architecture, Business, Information Technology, Social Work, Art and Design, and Music – the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts provides sound subject-specific education and research in Central Switzerland. It prepares its students for a professional career in their chosen field and facilitates their acquisition of the skills needed for innovative, creative and entrepreneurial thinking and action. With its strong, practically based approach and interdisciplinary excellence, the University produces experts who are capable of mastering the challenges of the 21st century.

The high quality and scholarly depth of our teaching and research make our University an attractive choice and are enabling it to expand. The strength of our specialisations and our interdisciplinary topic clusters are recognised in Central Switzerland and beyond, both nationally and internationally. We adopt a lateral and interconnected approach to thought and action. This is reflected in the University's extensive range of practically oriented degree and continuing education programmes and in its research and development activities. We support a culture of commitment, openness and transparency amongst our staff and students, and towards our partners.

• The staff of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts are united in their passion for education, for research and for culture.
• The University expects its staff and students to demonstrate curiosity, autonomy and a willingness to develop and to perform. It strengthens their existing skills and supports reflection in thought and action.
• Personal responsibility, reliability and transparency form the basis for trust, respect and mutual regard.
• The University uses the skills sets of its specialisations and its tradition of accessibility and straightforwardness to deliver integrated and interdisciplinary solutions.
• The University is committed to sustainable development. Its activities are characterised by innovation, scholarly and artistic quality, and a high level of practical applicability.

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts maintains an international network and possesses long-standing experience in the field of international cooperation, as well as in education/training and research. The Schools of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts maintain partnerships with universities in numerous countries. These relations promote and support the mobility of students, lecturers and employees, who participate in international exchange and research projects.