FAQ Frequently asked questions about studying at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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As well as three consecutive Master’s degree programmes:

Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)
Master of Arts in Architecture (MAA)
Master of Arts in Collaborative Spatial Development (KOLAB) (only in German)

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Admission to a Bachelor’s degree programme is possible with a Swiss vocational baccalaureate and at least one year of relevant practical work experience. Other baccalaureate qualifications also provide pathways to admission.

A Swiss vocational baccalaureate in any subject area generally allows admission to a Bachelor’s degree programme. At least one year of relevant practical work experience is also required, for example through a relevant apprenticeship or a recognised internship.

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The required practical work experience can be gained in different ways.

Prospective students without relevant professional experience can acquire the necessary practical skills through a work placement or a practice-integrated Bachelor's degree program (PiBS). 

One option for students with a general academic baccalaureate is the practice-integrated Bachelor's degree programme (PiBS), available in engineering disciplines. This programme generally takes four years to complete. Students can begin studying part-time immediately after completing their baccalaureate while simultaneously undertaking a work placement at a company, with a minimum employment level of 40%. This allows them to gain valuable professional experience during their studies and combine academic learning at HSLU with practical work experience. 

Alternatively, students can complete a relevant work placement, which generally lasts one year. This must be completed before the start of the second year of study at the latest. 

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Applicants aged 25 or over who have completed vocational training leading to a Swiss Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) and have relevant professional experience may be eligible for the preparatory admission programm (Zulassungsstudium), provided they meet the specified requirements. The program lasts one academic year (two semesters) and focuses primarily on mathematics, physics, German and English.

After successfully passing the entrance examination, applicants may be admitted to a Bachelor's degree program through the designated admission procedure. 

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• Full-time: Studying is your main priority. The standard duration is three years. 
• Part-time: You can organise your studies flexibly around employment or personal commitments. 
• Work-study: Combine your studies with professionally relevant employment. This model generally takes four to five years. 
• Practice-integrated Bachelor's degree programme (PiBS): Designed for students with a Swiss general academic baccalaureate who wish to begin part-time studies immediately after graduation while gaining valuable professional experience through a relevant work placement at a company.

A particular advantage is that students can generally switch between study models at the beginning of each semester. Find out more about study models and starting your studies.

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A full-time Bachelor's degree program normally takes six semesters, or three years, to complete. In the work-study model, the typical duration is four to five years, depending on the modules selected. For part-time students, the duration depends on their individual study workload. The practice-integrated Bachelor's degree program (PiBS) takes eight semesters. If you begin your studies in the spring semester, the full-time program generally takes seven rather than six semesters to complete. 

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Students can start their studies on all degree programs in both September (fall semester) and February (spring semester). The exception is the Interior Design program, which starts exclusively in the autumn semester. Please note that starting in the spring semester generally extends the duration of a full-time degree program by one semester. We recommend applying at least four months before the start of your studies. Later applications are also possible.

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The standard study fee is CHF 800 per semester. Additional costs include a one-off application processing fee of CHF 200, other administrative fees and, depending on the degree programme, expenses for learning materials, excursions or technical equipment. Certain international students are required to pay an additional fee of CHF 500 per semester. You may also be eligible for scholarships or grants if you are pursuing your first qualification.

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Depending on your program and specialization, you may work in fields such as technical development, architecture and construction planning, energy and environmental engineering, digitalization, or medical technology. Potential employers include engineering and architecture companies, industrial and technology firms, energy providers, consulting businesses, and public institutions.

Through project-based work and bachelor’s theses with a practical focus, you can establish contacts with potential employers even while you’re still a student.

You can find specific career profiles on the pages for the respective degree programs.

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As you gain professional experience, you can specialise further in your field or take on greater responsibility in project management, general management or business leadership. 
Alternatively, you can deepen your expertise by pursuing a Master's degree or completing a continuing education program alongside your career, such as a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) or Master of Advanced Studies (MAS). Admission requirements vary depending on the degree program or continuing education course.

For more information, visit our pages on career opportunities after graduation, Master's degree programs and continuing education opportunities at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – School of Engineering and Architecture.

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At these events, prospective students can attend lectures, compare degree programmes, explore the campus and talk to students and programme leaders.

During a personal, informal consultation, programme leaders answer questions about admission requirements, studying and career prospects. Click on your preferred degree programme to arrange a consultation with no obligation:

Architecture (only in German)
Interior Architecture (only in German)
Digital Construction
Civil Engineering (only in German)
Building Technology | Energy (only in German)
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (only in German)
Mechanical Engineering (only in German)
Digital Engineer | Robotics & Big Data (only in German)
Medical Engineering | Life Sciences (only in German)
Business Engineering | Innovation
Energy and Environmental Engineering

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