SUPSI offers bachelor's and master's programs and continuing education at a university of applied sciences in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Institution
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
HES-SO includes 28 higher education institutions across seven cantons and offers 44 bachelor's and 27 master's programs in six fields.
About University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
HES-SO is a higher education institution in western Switzerland made up of 28 schools across seven cantons. It offers 44 bachelor's and 27 master's programs in six fields and reports more than 22,000 students. The website covers studying at HES-SO, master's options, research and innovation, news, events and the Hémisphères review, with some admissions information for selected master's programs.
The site is primarily in French, with links to English and German. It also lists events and institutional news. No pricing or tuition information is provided on the homepage.
Key features
- Directory of 28 higher education institutions across seven cantons.
- 44 bachelor's and 27 master's programs in six fields.
- Information on studying, master's options and research and innovation.
- Admissions updates for selected master's programs, including spring 2027.
- News, events and Hémisphères review content.
- French-language site with links to English and German.
Best for: Prospective students and others seeking information about HES-SO's schools, programs, research, events and admissions in western Switzerland.
Good for
- Groups 28 institutions across seven cantons.
- Offers 44 bachelor's and 27 master's programs in six fields.
- Reports more than 22,000 students.
Watch out for
- Primarily French-language; English and German links are available.
- No pricing or tuition information is provided on the homepage.
- Admissions updates in the source cover only selected master's programs.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland at a glance
- Official website
- hes-so.ch
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- French
- Country
- CH
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland FAQ
How many higher education institutions and cantons make up HES-SO?
HES-SO includes 28 higher education institutions across seven cantons.
What degree programs does HES-SO offer?
It offers 44 bachelor's and 27 master's programs in six fields.
Which master's admissions are mentioned as open?
The Joint Master in Architecture, Master in Engineering and Master in Life Sciences opened admissions for spring 2027.
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