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Freezing Sunrise

Photo by Julia Janzen, Münster University of Applied Sciences >

Typisch Schweiz (Gurten)

Photo by Kai Ho Wong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University >

Pilatus

Photo by Lisa Fickel, Graz University of Applied Sciences >

A Matterhorn Moment

Photo by Noelle Airey, MacEwan University >

Sunrise over Lucerne

Photo by Saga Ahltin Sandberg, Södertörns University >

Best of Blue in Lucerne

Photo by Chi Keung Law, Hong Kong Polytechnic University >
Photo Contest for Incoming Exchange Students Fall 2017: Abby Burdick
Photo by Abby Burdick, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo
Photo Contest for Incoming Exchange Students Fall 2017: Romy Evander
Photo by Romy Evander, Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Photo Contest for Incoming Exchange Students Fall 2017: Guillermo Perez

Peinado Swiss Colours

Photo by Guillermo Perez, Universidad de Sevilla
Photo Contest for Incoming Exchange Students Fall 2017: Nicolai Veireman
Photo by Nicolaï Veireman, Ku Leuven, Gent
Photo Contest for Incoming Exchange Students Fall 2017: Annika Granlund

View from Campus Dreilinden

Photo by Annika Granlund, Tampere University of Applied Sciences

International Expanding the horizon

With degree programs in English and a wide choice of subject-specific modules offered in English, the campus is a living example of internationalization. Many agreements are in place with renowned international universities for exchange semesters.

News

Incoming Exchange Students, IIT Roorkee, India.

Testimonials

An exchange semester is an opportunity to broaden the personal experience, subject know how and intercultural skills. International exchange students share their experiences from the Horw campus.

The Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture has agreements with more than 60 renowned international universities that offer students the opportunity to gain valuable experiences abroad.

Partner Institutions

The Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture has agreements with 80 renowned international universities that offer students the opportunity to gain valuable experiences abroad.

Die Hochschule Luzern – Technik & Architektur bietet den Austauschstudierenden ein breites Lehrangebot auf Englisch an.

Course offerings for exchange students

The Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture has a comprehensive offering of academic courses with relevance to Industry and Markets, covering Engineering, Business, Design and Architecture from Basics to Advanced levels.

Studierende des Studiengangs Energy Systems Engineering im Mathematik-Unterricht.

BSc Degree Program in English

Within the Bachelors degree in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering, students learn to assess energy and environmental systems holistically and design them sustainably by combining electrical, mechanical and environmental engineering skills.

Master of Arts in Architecture

Master of Arts in Architecture

Students broaden their understanding of Architecture with focus on structure, energy, and materials. They link innovation in arts with scientific work.

Master of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

The combination of project work and advanced theoretical knowledge allows students to gather relevant competencies in one out of five fields of engineering and informatics.

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Alliance Summer School

Project based learning on the theme sustainability with strategic partners.

luzern winter

Lucerne Winter School

Intensive week on Windpower and Ecotechnology during peak Swiss Winter season.

VW Camper Strand

Visa, Entry and Residence Permit

Background information on entering and residing in Switzerland. More specific information is provided during the application process.

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Financial Matters

The cost of studying entails not only tuition fees but also other expenses such as accommodation, meals, transport and insurance.

Wohngebäude in Luzern

Accomodation

The city of Lucerne and its suburbs offer a wide range of options for student accommodation. Students are advised to start looking for accommodation well ahead of time.

Zeitplan Uhr

Timetable for academic year

The academic year starts in calendar week 38. The year consists of an autumn semester and a spring semester, with 14 weeks of contact study per semester.