FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about the Bachelor's Degree in International IT Management

Normally, there are between 35 and 42 students in a class.

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If the number of applicants is high, the number of places available may be limited. However, if you meet the admission criteria and apply within the deadline, we will most likely be able to offer you a place on the program. 

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At the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology, classes – which are also streamed live – are generally held on the Zug-Rotkreuz Campus. In the International IT Management program, we greatly value our students’ presence on campus, as face-to-face interaction and collaboration in international teams are essential components of the program and promote intercultural learning.

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Yes, at our School you are entitled to a leave of absence of two semesters maximum, taken over an extended period. However, your leave of absence and studies combined must not exceed the standard period of study of seven years.

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Yes, you may change from full-time to part-time and vice versa until the start of the program. Students from non-EU/EFTA states can only study full-time.

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In the BSc in International IT Management, which is unique in Switzerland, you will learn to successfully combine technology and management and realize interdisciplinary IT projects in an international and intercultural context. Two semesters abroad – one in “the West” and one in Asia – are a key part of the program.

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The BSc in International IT Management is fully taught in English and has a consistent international focus. You will not only experience interculturality during your two semesters abroad, but also here, by interacting with your many international fellow students every day. Also, you can freely choose about a third of the modules to suit your interests and professional orientation, be it in the field of technology or management.

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There will be a moderate and practice-oriented amount of math, e.g., in “Mathematics for Computer Science” and “Statistics for Computer Science”. 

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The program comprises 180 ECTS credits and lasts 6 semesters (full-time) or 8 semesters (part-time). Some two-thirds are compulsory modules in four areas: General Skills and Intercultural Competences, International Management, IT Projects, and Information Technology and Computer Science. About a third of modules are freely elective. In the third (part-time: fifth) semester, you will study abroad in “the West”, in the sixth (part-time: eighth) semester in Asia, where you will also complete your bachelor's thesis.

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You can find all the relevant information about our admission requirements on this website. Please note the English language requirements for prospective students from abroad.

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Yes. If equivalent in content, you may apply to have prior learning from other university-level institutions in Switzerland and abroad recognized. Simply submit the relevant module descriptions and assessed assignments.

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The university admission qualifying certificate is your school-leaving certificate that entitles you to study at university level. They include diplomas such as the vocational or 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 twelve 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. This means we will also have to review your application first. That is why the application deadline for students from non-EU/EFTA countries is set at an earlier date. 

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You can find all relevant information on this website. Please read them carefully before applying and make sure to review the checklist for visa applications. One requirement is that you must provide proof of financial resources (minimum amount required: CHF 21,000) held at a bank or securities firm authorized by FINMA.  

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In the 2025 fall semester, the study fees for international students were raised by CHF 500 per semester. The HSLU took this step to adapt to developments in Swiss higher education.

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For students with a Swiss university admission qualifying certificate: An internationally recognized English language certificate (IELTS Academic, TOEFL ibT, Pearson PTE or Cambridge) at level B2 or higher. They must submit the relevant certificate by the end of July.
For students with a foreign university admission qualifying certificate: An internationally recognized English language certificate (IELTS Academic, TOEFL ibT, Pearson PTE or Cambridge) at level C1 or higher. They must submit the relevant certificate by the end of July.
Students from the UK, Ireland, the United States, Canada, New Zealand or Australia with a foreign university admission qualifying certificate: No certificate required. 

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The language of instruction is English.

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Yes, the two semesters abroad are an integral part of the program. Learn more on this website.

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If you study part-time, you will attend your semesters abroad in the fifth semester (in “the West”) and in the eighth semester (Asia). Semesters abroad must be attended full-time (and 30 ECTS credits earned).

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Yes, you can study part-time. The program is eight semesters in this case. Learn more about the different time models here. This only applies to Swiss students and students who have a residence permit for at least five years before the start of the program.

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Yes, there is a work-study track available. Ideally, the workload is between 0.4 and 0.6 FTE. Students from non-EU/EFTA states study full-time for visa-related reasons. Learn more about the different time models here. Please also note that, during the semester and the semester breaks, labor law provisions apply to EU and non-EU/EFTA citizens (e.g., non-EU/EFTA citizens are not allowed to work for six months after arriving in Switzerland: after six months, they can work up to 15 hours per week). For more details, you may refer to the relevant Migration Office.

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In justified cases, the head of program may approve a change of study model upon request.

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Yes, if you meet the relevant admission requirements. About a third of the students in this BSc program go on to sign up for a consecutive master's program, e.g., the MSc in IT, Digitalization and Sustainability, the MSc in Engineering, the MSc in Business Information Technology (German), or an MBA.

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Graduates go on to work as IT project managers, business analysts, IT consultants, digital marketing managers, software developers, IT architects or systems rollout specialist – often in international corporations at the intersection of technology and management and in collaboration with global partners.

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Lucerne and its suburbs offer varied accommodation options from shared apartments to student housing. Just make sure to look into accommodation as early as you can, as these spaces are highly sought-after.
Here, you will also find useful information on arriving, living and studying in Lucerne, neatly compiled for your convenience.

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The HSLU offers different kinds of support, including a semester off in case of pregnancy, information on family benefits, and the Campus Lucerne daycare center. Learn more on the “Studying and Family” page.

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