Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  about the Bachelor Immersive Technologies

Normally, there are between 25 and 30 people in a class.  

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No, the number of study places is not limited. If you fulfill the admission criteria and enroll before the registration deadline, you are entitled to a place on the program. 

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The Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology offers both in-person classes on its Rotkreuz campus and online classes. We greatly value a balanced mix of face-to-face dialog and flexible work from home. 

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Yes, at our School you are entitled to a leave of absence of two semesters maximum.

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Yes. The deadline for a change of time model is 15 August.

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“Immersive” refers to experiences where people actively participate and are given the feeling of being part of a story, environment or application. This can be achieved with games, interactive media, projections, audiovisual installations and expanded digital worlds. 

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Immersive technologies are used in many sectors, e.g., industry, medicine, architecture, education, culture, communication, gaming and entertainment. Popular applications include simulations and trainings, interactive learning environments, serious games, digital twins, virtual prototypes, exhibitions, projection mapping, interactive installations and walkable VR spaces. In the BSc program in Immersive Technologies at the HSLU, students learn to devise, develop and realize immersive applications for a range of uses.

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The HSLU is the first university-level institution in Switzerland to offer a BSc in Immersive Technologies. The program is practical, project-oriented and closely linked with the HSLU’s Immersive Realities Center. Students benefit from the state-of-the-art labs on the Zug-Rotkreuz Campus, interdisciplinary projects, highly experienced lecturers and strong networks in the research and business communities and in the Swiss ImmTech sector.

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In the BSc in Immersive Technologies at the HSLU, students learn to develop immersive experiences and interactive applications for a range of uses. The program covers topics such as extended reality (XR), serious and applied games, 3D modeling, immersive media production, projection mapping, human-computer interaction, immersive storytelling, and agile project management. In addition, students build key method, social and project skills.

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The practice- and project-orientation of the BSc in Immersive Technologies is reflected in its design.  Students develop their technical and interdisciplinary competence through projects of increasing complexity. This is complemented by elective specialization modules, research into suitable methods and supervision by coaches. “Learning by doing” is the philosophy behind our program.

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No. Programming skills are not required. However, it helps to have a foundational understanding of programming and an interest in technical issues. Prospective students without technical background may prepare for the program through self study. The necessary programming skills will be taught in the program.

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While math is important for the BSc in Immersive Technologies at the HSLU, it is not front and center. In the first semesters, students build a solid mathematical foundational understanding of immersive technologies. e.g., for 3D applications, simulations and technical concepts. In later semesters, mathematical foundations are mostly being applied in practice.

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Yes, students in the BSc in Immersive Technologies program should have a high performance laptop. They will work with game engines, 3D modelling software, VR applications and other tools that require significant computing power. When buying your laptop, make sure it has sufficient RAM, a good graphics card and enough storage.

These are our recommendations for students’ personal laptops:

Processor: Minimum req - Core i5 or Ryzen 5; Recommended - minimum req or better 
Operating system: Minimum req - Win 10; Recommended - Win 11
Memory: Minimum req - 16GB; Recommended - 32GB
GPU: Minimum req - GPU 4GB; Recommended - GPU 8GB
Storage: Minimum req - 1TB; Recommended - 2TB
Display: Minimum req - 1920x1080; Recommended - minimum req or better
Network: Minimum req - Wlan
Sound: Minimum req - onboard
Ports:  Minimum req - USB 3.2+DP port
Please note that Apple devices are not currently ideal for our area of activity (limitations around VR capability, 3D reconstruction software, etc.). We therefore recommend considering other options.

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The admission requirements for the BSc in Immersive Technologies at the HSLU depend on prior learning.  Many students have a technical vocational baccalaureate. However, the program is also open for people with a non-technical vocational baccalaureate, academic baccalaureate or international certificate, or via a pre-admission course. Depending on prior learning, there may be a requirement for additional professional experience or a preparatory course. The HSLU offers advice on admission to prospective students.  Learn all about our admission requirements here. 

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Yes. If you have an academic baccalaureate but no professional experience, you may opt for PiBS, the practice-integrated BSc program. For four years, you will attend the BSc in Immersive Technologies at the HSLU part time and concurrently work 0.4 FTE for a company. For this, you will need an academic baccalaureate and a contract for a suitable internship or work placement. Learn everything here. Alternatively, you may start with a one-year internship and enroll for the programm afterward.

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Yes. Under certain conditions, prior learning may be recognized and made to count toward the BSc in Immersive Technologies at the HSLU. For this to be the case the content of these modules must closely align with the modules in the degree program, and the student must have passed them. The recognition of previously earned ECTS credits is considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Yes. The BSc in Immersive Technologies at the HSLU is also for people who already finished their formal education a few years ago and have professional experience. Depending on the student’s prior learning and career path, refresher courses in computer science or math may be useful. The HSLU will assess the situation on a case-by-case basis and offer personal counseling to prospective students.

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The university admission qualifying certificate is your school-leaving certificate that entitles you to study at a university-level institution. They include diplomas such as the vocational baccalaureate or the academic baccalaureate. You can find all the relevant information about our admission requirements on this website. 

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Almost all non-EU/EFTA citizens need a visa to study in Switzerland. You are not allowed to study in Switzerland on a tourist visa. 

You can get information about visa requirements and how to apply for a visa from the Swiss embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Please note that the application process is at least eight to ztelve weeks. If you need to supply additional documentation, it may be longer still. For your visa application to have a realistic chance of succeeding, you will need an admission confirmation from us. We, too, will have to review your application first. That is why the application deadline for students from non-EU/EFTA countries is set earlier.

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If you need a visa for studying at the HSLU, you should start planning as early as possible. Make sure to consult the visa checklist issued by the International Office, apply within the deadline and remember that you will need to provide proof that you can fund your studies. Typically, applicants must demonstrate that they have at least CHF 21,000 in an account at a bank authorized by FINMA or with a securities dealer to obtain the visa.

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The semester fees for international students are higher because because there are different contributions from the cantons and the Swiss confederation. Students who come to Switzerland for the purpose of studying or whose place of residence is abroad at the time of enrollment are not eligible for certain contributions from the cantons.  That is why the Intercantonal Council has accepted a motion by the HSLU’s Executive Board to raise the fees for international students to CHF 1,300 from the 2025 fall semester.

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If your first language isn’t English, you will have provide evidence of the necessary English-language skills (level B2 or higher). Where doubt exists, the head of degree program will decide following an assessment.

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The language of instruction is English. 

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Yes, you may attend a semester abroad in the BSc in Immersive Technologies at the HSLU. The International Office supports students with its network of partner universities. In the full-time study track, the ideal semester for this is the fifth semester, in the part-time study track, the seventh.  Students may also attend shorter international projects and summer schools.

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Yes, part-time students may also attend a semester abroad. Typically, they do this in the seventh semester.

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The BSc in Immersive Technologies program at the HSLU is a available full-time and part-time. The full-time study track takes six semesters (i.e. Three years) to complete, with four or five set days of instruction per week. The part-time study track takes eight semesters to complete (i.e. Four years) with 2.5 days of instruction per week, which allows for 0.4 to 0.5 FTE of employment-related activity.

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As a rule, you may be able to change from the full-time to the part-time study track. However, changing from the part-time to the full-time track is not always possible and may extend the duration of study, the reason being that not all modules are available each semester. Students from abroad who have a student visa may only study full time. 

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Yes. The BSc in Immersive Technologies is an excellent foundation for a consecutive master's program. Graduates can consolidate and deepen their skills and knowledge at other university-level institutions in Switzerland and abroad, subject to the admission criteria of the chosen master's program. 

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The BSc in Immersive Technologies at the HSLU opens a pathway to varied career opportunities in research, development, education, design, consulting, and the creative sector. Graduates go on to devise and develop immersive applications, products and services for a range of industries. Specialists are highly in-demand with companies, research labs, educational institutions, agencies, technology consulting and startups.

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Central Switzerland offers an attractive environment for studying and leisure alike.  Students can find various types of accommodation around the Rotkreuz Campus and in the nearby cities of Lucerne and Zug. The HSLU’s excellent access to public transport makes it easy to balance studying, leisure and work. At the same time, the region boasts a vibrant mix of cultural, sport and leisure offerings and a high standard of living.

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The HSLU supports students with e.g., a semester off for pregnant women, information about family benefits and the Campus Lucerne daycare center.. Learn more on the “Studying and Family” page.

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