The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) is a public-law university of applied sciences in Lucerne. It was founded in 1997 under the name "University of Applied Sciences of Central Switzerland" (FHZ) and is the largest educational institution in Central Switzerland. In 2015, 5,042 students attended a bachelor's degree program, 1,002 students attended a master's degree program, and 4,440 students attended a continuing education program at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Lucerne. Since 2001, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Central Switzerland has been known as the "Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts" and since October 2007, the five sub-schools of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Central Switzerland have also presented themselves to the outside world jointly under the name "Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts". Since January 1, 2013, the entire University of Applied Sciences and Arts has been placed under the uniform sponsorship of the six cantons.
Studies and continuing education at the HSLU
At the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), there are the following fields of study that can be attended:
- Computer Science
- Social work
- Economics
- Technology & Architecture
- Design & Art
In the area of studies, the following degree programs are available at HSLU:
In the area of continuing education, the following courses are available at HSLU:
Research at the HSLU
The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts conducts application-oriented research. To this end, it works together with regional and national partners in practice. These include companies, NGOs, municipalities and cantons. Federal offices and EU institutions are also included.
Coordination
Ideas for courses or events can be directed to the Campus Lucerne coordinators.
