- a school-leaving certificate that qualifies you to study at university level
- at least twelve months prior work experience
- fluency in English
Before applying, you can use one of the following online flow charts to assess whether you meet the admission requirements. Please note that the information on the flow charts and on this website is not legally binding. If you have any questions, you may contact the head of the study program.
After your online application, we will consider your eligibility for admission based on the documents submitted and inform you accordingly. If you live abroad and have already received your definitive or provisional admission from the secretary's office, please consult our
Do I need a visa? website.
You need a vocational or specialized Baccalaureate, a general baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification to study at our university.
If you have obtained a foreign university entrance qualification abroad or in Switzerland (e.g. an international baccalaureate), the Head of the study program will assess its equivalency. For an assessment, please send your documents to the Senior Assistant to the Head or book a Counselling 1-1.
A sound knowledge of Mathematics is required to study Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. If you are admitted to the program, you will be asked to complete a mandatory online mathematics assessment no later than two months before the commencement of studies. Your results will help you identify any gaps in knowledge that should be addressed before the start of your program. We will support your preparatory efforts.
At the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture you have the unique opportunity to undertake a one-year admission program in German, provided an apprenticeship and minimum three years of working experience.
Admission to a university of applied sciences is contingent, by law, on a minimum of one year of relevant work experience. It must be completed before the start of the second year of study in one or several companies or organizations, either in Switzerland or abroad.
Watch the video below to hear one of our students talk about the required internship experience.
If you have no or no relevant work experience, please consult our «Work Experience» website for information on our range of offers.
Language skills: Proficiency in English (CEF C1, IELTS 7.0, TOEFL IBT 95 or equivalent). Submission of a language certificate is mandatory. Provisional acceptance can be granted to candidates without it, but the certificate is required before the start of the first semester. Please include a copy of your language certificate with your application or at the latest before the commencement of the course.
Students with a Swiss Vocational or Gymnasium Baccalaureate (Berufsmatura or Gymnasiale Matura) may begin their studies without a C1 certificate. They are not required to submit a B2 certificate before the start of their studies, as this level is considered to have been achieved through completion of the Berufsmatura or Gymnasiale Matura. However, a C1 certificate must be submitted before the start of the third semester.
Please find a summary on the Language Skills required.
Your personal talents, interests, and skills are not only valued but systematically developed throughout the program. The Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering degree is designed to help you refine your individual interests, build on your strengths, and actively improve your skills over the course of your studies.
In particular, the program supports the continuous development of the following competencies:
- Interest in mathematical-scientific contexts
- Initiative and a sense of responsibility
- Communication skills and assertiveness
- Interconnected thinking
- Ability to work in a team and to accept criticism
- Open-mindedness toward environmental, economic and social issues
- Willingness to deal with uncertainty and risk
- Interest in related disciplines
On the page Scholarships and Prizes you will find valuable information on financial support during your studies.
