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Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale

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University Overview

Established in 1998, the Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Delémont (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Jura. This institution also has branch campuses in Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Genève, Sion and Lausanne. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale (HES-SO) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale (HES-SO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HES-SO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale
Acronym:HES-SO
Founded:1998
Colours:Gray and blue
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University Location

Address:Route de Moutier 14 Delémont 2800 Jura Switzerland
Tel:+41 (58) 900 0000
Fax: +41 (58) 900 0001
Other locations:Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Genève, Sion and Lausanne

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Swissuniversities