Who is the pre-admission course designed for?
The pre-admission course is specifically designed for professionals who have completed a vocational apprenticeship and, after several years of work experience, are ready to take the next step and pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science. It offers an ideal opportunity to prepare specifically for university studies while remaining active in the workforce.
Upon successful completion of the preparatory program, you will meet the requirements for admission to nearly all STEM programs at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Exceptions include the bachelor’s programs in Architecture and Interior Architecture, as well as the Architecture track within the Digital Construction program.
What are the benefits?
You continue to work full-time in your current profession or, if necessary, complete an internship in a relevant field. At the same time, with the support of experienced instructors, you’ll spend just one year preparing specifically for your bachelor’s degree program and acquiring the necessary skills in the relevant core subjects.
Admission requirements
The admission requirements are as follows:
- Candidates must have successfully completed an apprenticeship in a related field and at least three years of work experience.
- Requirements for international students: completed three-year training (or longer) at upper-secondary level and at least one year of work experience in a field associated with the chosen degree program.
- Candidates must be at least 25 years of age.
Process and organization
The subjects taught in the pre-admission course are Mathematics, Physics, German and English. Classes take place Mondays and Tuesdays from September to early June: the course spans two semesters. Admission to the bachelor’s program is granted upon successful completion of the entrance exam.
Course costs amount to about CHF 4'590.- including books and photocopies.
Dates
- Start of the pre-admission course: Mid-September
- Entrance exam for the bachelor’s program: Mid-June of the following year
- Start of the bachelor’s program: Mid-September of the following year, after passing the entrance exam
Admission to the consecutive bachelor’s program is determined “sur dossier” by the Head of Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs.
