The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is one of seven universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. It was founded in 1997 under the International Council of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Central Switzerland (FHZ). The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is funded by the six central Swiss cantons, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, and Zug. It comprises the Lucerne Schools of Engineering and Architecture, Business, Information Technology, Social Work, Art and Design, and Music.
The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts fulfills its mandate in the four areas of education, continuing and executive education, applied research and development, and services. The bachelor's and master's degree programs follow the requirements of a business, culture, and civil society and prepare students for the job market's needs. Ambitious professionals can choose from a wide range of continuing and executive education courses. Because of its research activities and specialized services, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is an essential and reliable partner for enterprises in the private sector, federations/associations, and public authorities. It maintains an extensive national and international network. The University's mission, vision, and framework of values describe its essential purpose as an educational institution, the values and principles that govern its conduct, and the objectives it pursues. The University's mission, vision, and framework of values describe its essential purpose as an educational institution, the values and principles that govern its conduct, and the objectives it pursues.
Through its Schools – Engineering and Architecture, Business, Information Technology, Social Work, Art and Design, and Music – the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts provides sound subject-specific education and research in Central Switzerland. It prepares its students for a professional career in their chosen field and facilitates their acquisition of the skills needed for innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial thinking and action. With its robust, practically based approach and interdisciplinary excellence, the University produces experts capable of mastering the challenges of the 21st century.
Our teaching and research's high quality and scholarly depth make our University an attractive choice and enable it to expand. The strength of our specializations and our interdisciplinary topic clusters are recognized in Central Switzerland and beyond, both nationally and internationally. We adopt a lateral and interconnected approach to thought and action. This is reflected in the University's extensive range of practically oriented degree and continuing education programs and its research and development activities. We support a culture of commitment, openness, and transparency amongst our staff, students, and partners.
- The staff of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is united in their passion for education, research, and culture.
- The University expects its staff and students to demonstrate curiosity, autonomy, and a willingness to develop and perform. It strengthens their existing skills and supports reflection in thought and action.
- Personal responsibility, reliability, and transparency form the basis for trust, respect, and mutual regard.
- The University uses the skill sets of its specializations and its tradition of accessibility and straightforwardness to deliver integrated and interdisciplinary solutions.
- The University is committed to sustainable development. Its activities are characterized by innovation, scholarly and artistic quality, and a high practical applicability level.
The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts maintains an international network. It possesses long-standing experience in the field of international cooperation, as well as in education/training and research. The Schools of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts maintain partnerships with universities in numerous countries. These relations promote and support the mobility of students, lecturers, and employees who participate in international exchange and research projects.
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