Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  about the Bachelor Immersive Technologies

Immersive technologies appeal to multiple senses, they are interactive and allow users to experience a simulated environment that produces a feeling of being in a real-life situation. The goal of immersive technologies is to provide users with an immersive and realistic experience that goes beyond what is possible in the real world.

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• In the industrial sector, for example, immersive technologies facilitate research, design and prototyping, and repair and maintenance, but are also used to educate and train employees.
  In the medical and health sector, they are used for surgical planning/visualization, during surgeries, or to train staff. Other interesting applications outside the operating theater include treatment of psychosis and phobias, or training for stroke patients.
• Immersive technologies are also often used in architecture and interior design. Virtual buildings, for example, can be superimposed on the real environment through augmented reality so that the client can see how the building will eventually look on the property and in relation to the adjacent buildings. What is more, virtual reality makes it possible to walk through rooms that are still in the planning stages.

These are just some examples of the application potential of immersive technologies. The design and implementation of these applications requires trained specialists. As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Immersive Technologies, you will acquire the necessary specialist skills to be considered for jobs in the ImmTech sector–both in Switzerland and internationally.

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This shows its importance for the future and means that the need for specialists in the field will likely increase even further. Upon graduation, our students are qualified to launch a career in a wide range of fields, designing and developing immersive solutions, and products and services for numerous sectors. Professional fields of application include corporate R&D departments, educational institutions, research laboratories, creative agencies and technology consulting firms. And who knows, perhaps some of our graduates will be bold and build their own start-up? 

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Our lecturers and research staff have an extensive network at their disposal. We work closely with international partner universities in projects and in training programs, we are closely affiliated with the Swiss ImmTech industry and with various companies that productively use immersive technologies, and we organize conferences and other networking events. 
Our students also benefit from our many contacts, be it by attending exciting project modules, learning from top-qualified guest lecturers from the field and or through a wide range of networking opportunities throughout their studies. 
The Zug-Rotkreuz campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and easy to reach by public transport. Come visit us and see for yourself! 

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In addition, students acquire a basic understanding of related topics such as human-computer interaction, psychology, immersive storytelling, agile project management, and social and methodological skills.

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That’s why cooperating with international companies and partner universities also plays a key role in the curriculum. It’s how our students gain international experience early on and acquire intercultural skills in the process. The course being taught in English is another significant contributing factor.

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The part-time model takes eight semesters to complete (four years), With classes taking place on two-and-a-half days per week. This means you’ll be able to work between 0.4 (17 hrs) and 0.5 FTE (21 hrs) per week while studying. 

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This means that it is possible to switch from the full-time model to the part-time model during your studies, but not vice versa without potentially prolonging the period of study, since not all required modules are offered both in the spring and autumn semesters.

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For students without an IT background, we offer a preparatory course before the commencement of studies. However, you don't need to have any prior coding skills; you will acquire them during your studies.

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Nevertheless, our field requires certain basic math skills. In the first two to three semesters, our students are therefore given a robust introduction to math-related topics that are relevant to our area of technology. Most students don’t find it too hard. In the later semesters, we focus more on the appropriate application of mathematical concepts.

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We therefore recommend that our students purchase personal laptops with the following specifications:

• Processor: Minimum - Core i5 or Ryzen 5; Recommended - see minimum requirement or above
• Operating System: Minimum - Win 10; Recommended - Win 11
• Memory: Minimum - 16GB; Recommended - 32GB
• GPU:  Minimum - GPU 4GB; Recommended - GPU 8GB
• Storage:  Minimum - 1TB; Recommended - 2TB
• Display:  Minimum - 1920x1080; Recommended - see minimum requirement or above
• Network: Minimum - Wlan
• Sound: Minimum - onboard
• Ports:  Minimum - USB 3.2+DP Port

Please note that Apple devices are not currently suited for our area of activity (limitations regarding VR compatibility, 3D reconstruction software, etc.). We therefore advise you to opt for other brands.

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This allows our students to spend a semester abroad. In the full-time model, this preferably happens in the fifth semester, in the part-time model in the seventh semester. Students wishing to spend less than half a year abroad also have the opportunity to take part in shorter, international projects and summer schools.

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If you would like to apply with an academic baccalaureate or as a graduate from an international school, you will need at least one year of qualified professional experience in an IT, technical or digital design field.
In addition, you may consider applying for admission via the admission program (only available in German).
International students are also welcome if they meet the requirements defined by swissuniversities.ch for their country, complemented by at least one year of qualified professional experience in an IT, technical or digital design field.
If you are interested in the degree program, we will be happy to advise you personally. Register without obligation for a consultation session.

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If you are interested in the PiBS program, we will be happy to provide you with a list of potential companies (please contact the head of the degree program). However, it is your responsibility to find a suitable internship.
Another option would be to do a one-year internship first and start studying the following fall. You are then free to decide whether you prefer the full-time or part-time model. We will be happy to provide you with the list of potential employers for this option as well.

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However, for the prior learning to be recognized, the content of the modules you have previously completed must overlap to a high degree with the modules of the BSc in Immersive Technologies. Also, the grade achieved must be 5.0 or higher.
ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer System. ECTS credits are a standard means to measure academic achievement. Each education and training program is allocated a certain number of ECTS credits based on the average workload required to complete the module. One ECTS credit equals approximately 30 hours of work. ECTS credits allow for the transparent recognition of academic achievement. A bachelor's degree is worth 180 ECTS credits.

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If you haven't studied for many years, you may need to take refresher courses in computer science and/or math, depending on your background.

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Sometimes preparatory courses are necessary to ensure you are well-prepared to start your studies. To ensure you have enough time to complete these courses and start your studies as planned, we also recommend you contact us as early as possible to make sure we can advise you properly and initiate any steps necessary.

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Information about visa requirements and applications can be obtained from the Swiss embassy or consulate in your home country. Please note that the application process normally takes at least eight to twelve weeks. If additional documents must be submitted in the process, it can take even longer. For your visa application to be successful, you will need our confirmation of admission. And we need to see your application first. That is why the registration deadline for non-EU/EFTA students is earlier.

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Please read the information carefully before applying and, above all, read the checklist for the visa application closely. One point states that you must provide proof of financial resources (minimum amount required: CHF 21,000), deposited with a bank or securities dealer authorized by FINMA. 

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In addition to the federal government, the cantons also contribute to tuition costs with so-called FHV contributions. However, they do not pay any contributions for foreign students who enter Switzerland for the purpose of studying, or who have their legal domicile abroad at the time of enrollment. 
Therefore, in November 2024, the Concordat Council approved the Executive Board's proposal to raise the fees for foreign students to CHF 1,300 (instead of the previous CHF 800) as of fall semester 2025. 

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