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Bachelor in Immersive Technologies Where Computer Science Meets Creativity

Augmented and virtual reality, serious/applied games, projection mapping and artificial intelligence – in this program, you will develop interactive applications for medicine, industry, architecture, education, entertainment and culture. Project work is a key feature, bringing together theory and practice. You will directly apply your new skills and develop your own immersive projects. 

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What are immersive Technologies?

Immersive technologies bring together the digital and the physical world. They include augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), serious/applied games, projection mapping and other (spatial) immersive media productions. The interplay of different senses creates interactive experiences with a variety of applications ranging from simulations to trainings, product presentations, planning processes, games, and art installations. 

Where do we encounter immersive technologies today?


Immersive technologies have been around for a while. We have encountered them in Snapchat and instagram filters, games, Pokémon GO, projection mapping on buildings, or virtual ad campaigns and product configurations. 

Today, these same technologies help companies to provide realistic in-house training, support repairs and maintenance work, visualize construction projects and data in 3D, and facilitate medical therapy and training – for instance to treat psychosis and for stroke rehabilitation. 

In the BSc in Immersive Technologies – the only study program in the country that focuses on the conception and realization of immersive experiences – you will learn to develop such applications yourself and to successfully use them to address real-life challenges.

6 reasons to study immersive technologies at the HSLU

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BSc program structure 

Learning by trying out, developing and reflecting: Our project-oriented program design blends theory and practice, guiding you toward real-life projects with practice partners in a step-by-step process. Learn more about our learning-by-doing approach.

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Program content

3D development, human-computer interaction, AI, game design, programming, project management, and much more. All modules are taught in English, the lingua franca of computer science.

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Time models

You can complete this degree course full time (three years) or part time (four years) – whichever suits your needs. Find out more here.

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Network of the Immersive Realities Center

Companies, research and students closely work together at the Immersive Realities Center. You can use these connections to your advantage even while you study.

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Career prospects

Software development, XR development or game design – the BSc opens multiple career paths in industry, business and the creative sector. Learn more about potential fields of activity here.

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Infrastructure

Equipped with cutting-edge hardware and software, the Immersive Realities Center offers you the opportunity to experience, test and refine various immersive technologies. Learn more here.

Where does artificial intelligence come in?


Artificial intelligence cannot replace immersive technologies, but it can enhance its potential. While augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and other immersive technologies turn digital content into a spatial experience, AI enables intelligent interactions, analyzes data and empowers applications to interpret the environments in which they are being used. The interplay of these technologies is known as “spatial intelligence” and considered a key development stage in human-computer interaction. 

In the BSc in Immersive Technologies, you will learn to combine artificial intelligence and immersive technologies in a meaningful way. 

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Application deadline for the 2027 fall semester
The application deadline for the 2027 fall semester is 15th August 2027 (we recommend to apply as early as possible).
For applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries, the application deadline for the 2027 fall semester is 28th February 2027.

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Visa information for international students
A visa is required to study in Switzerland. Learn more about the visa process here.

Statements

Portrait Anna Schorf

Anna Schnorf, Founder Cyber Funk Studio: «Information transfer and storytelling are no longer tied to the rectangle of a screen or paper, but they step out of it into the space itself. We are at an exciting juncture where the vocabulary for immersive media is taking shape. The human being no longer looks at an event from the outside but enters a dialogue with it and becomes part of it. Anyone who is now involved in this area has the unique opportunity to participate in the formulation of this vocabulary.»

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Prof Thomas Sauter MD, Associate Professor in Emergency Telemedicine at Inselspital Bern: «In medicine, Medical Extended Reality is on the rise, both in academic and in clinical settings. We need well-trained specialists for the evidence-based application of Medical XR, for research into the technology and for its further development. Besides their technical skills, they also need a profound understanding of digital projects. That is why we would like to extend our congratulations on this vital and exciting new program.»

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Simon Boss, Chairman of the board, Boss Info AG: «As a consultant on digitalization, our clients are increasingly asking for services in the field of immersive technologies. The new offer meets a current need of ours as an IT company for well-trained specialists in these rapidly growing and sought-after subject areas. We welcome the international orientation of the program, which meets our expectations of a modern education, as it promotes collaboration and broadens the horizons of the students. Accordingly, we could already use graduates of the BSc Immersive Technologies in projects today.»

Facts

Degree

Bachelor of Science Hochschule Luzern/FHZ in Immersive Technologies

Graduate profile

This BSc program teaches deep specialist skills and knowledge in the fields of augmented and virtual reality, serious/applied games, 3D modelling, human-computer interaction and immersive media production as well as a solid understanding of key adjacent fields (e.g., agile project management, usability/user experience, psychology). Graduates have the skills to design and develop immersive applications for various sectors and to apply the knowledge acquired in practice. 

Field of activity

Graduates have the qualifications to start a career in a wide range of professional fields. Notably, these include corporate research and development divisions, educational institutions, research labs, and agencies. Your expertise will allow you to:

  • design interactive learning applications
  • effect behavioral changes with simulations and serious games
  • create solid decision-making bases in complex systems using innovative visualization techniques
  • use the virtualization of new products for validation
  • minimize the need for costly prototypes
  • use immersive technologies to accelerate the development process

Exemplary fields of application for these skills range across industries and include rail traffic, the automotive industry, the consumer goods sector, the chemical and healthcare sectors, architecture, energy, and education.

 
Admission
  • Vocational training with a vocational baccalaureate. In the case of a non-technical degree/training, it may be necessary to complete preparatory courses in mathematics and/or computer science (decision of the head of degree program).
  • High school diploma plus one year of professional experience in the technical or digital design field.
  • Graduates of international schools who also have at least one year of qualified professional experience in an IT or digital design-related field.
  • Comparable foreign qualifications, supplemented by at least one year of qualified professional experience in an IT or digital design-related field.
  • If you are not a native speaker of English, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (B2 and above). In case of doubt, the head of degree program will decide after an admissions interview.
  • Age limit for study applications: Non-EU/EFTA applicants cannot be older than 29 at the time of commencement of studies.

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Application deadline

The application deadline for the 2027 fall semester is 15th August 2027 (we recommend you apply as early as possible). For applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries, the application deadline for the 2027 fall semester is 28 February 2027.

Commencement of studies

The program starts on 20 September 2027. The introductory days take place the week before. 

Information events
Language of instruction
  • English
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees

Overview of fees

Place of study

Rotkreuz

Time model
  • full-time
  • part-time
Further studies
 

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→ Career prospects
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