Our Schools
The outstanding range of different disciplines on one campus places our school in such a unique position among Switzerland’s higher education institutions.
Engineering and Architecture
The School of Engineering and Architecture offers a wide array of courses in the fields of architecture, civil and structural engineering, building technology engineering, electrical engineering, computer sciences, mechanical engineering, and business administration and engineering. It focuses on increasing interdisciplinary research and tuition in the high-impact signature area «Buildings as Systems».
Business
At the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, business is more than a course subject – it is the focus of research and consulting services. The School’s close ties to business, government and the public sector have given it a distinct profile as a results-oriented, action-based institution that keeps pace with current practice.
Social Work
The School of Social Work is an innovative and practice-based learning center that also conducts research and offers a broad range of professional services. The School has contributed much to the ongoing professionalization and advancement of social work and enjoys an excellent reputation among experts and students.
Art and Design
The School of Art and Design is the country’s oldest arts school with a tradition spanning more than 130 years. Its select Bachelor and Master programmes and its twenty fully equipped in-house workshops give it a name in the fields of applied art and design – affording students the kind of skills that will help them meet the challenges of this industry.
Music
The Lucerne School of Music emphasizes the importance of practical artistic experience gained in performances. Its superior course offerings allow students a great deal of freedom in combining the subjects they take. The programme’s cornerstones constitute jazz and classical music, music and movement, and sacral music.