BFH is a university of applied sciences. In addition to teaching, our core competencies include continuing education, research and development and consulting services.
Bern University of Applied Sciences is a university with a practical bias. Training, continuing education and research are part of our core mission.
Students at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) benefit from our interdisciplinary approach and our international orientation. Our eight departments teach and research a wide range of subjects, and our students and staff come from a wide range of different countries.
Many-sided but goal-oriented: With eight departments under one roof at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), you will have plenty of opportunity to see your subject from a range of different angles during your time with us. The 34 bachelor’s degree programmes, 27 master’s degree programmes and numerous continuing education programmes combine to give BFH its unique profile. The university has sites in Bern, Burgdorf, Biel, Zollikofen and Magglingen.
| Acronym | BFH |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 27 |
| Location | Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland |
| Address | Berner Fachhochschule Falkenpl. 24, 3012 Bern, Switzerland |
BFH offers unique degree programmes in areas such as Sport, Agriculture, Forest Science, Wood Technology, Automotive Engineering, Medical Informatics, and Literary Writing. Its multilingual environment (German/French/English) attracts students from different regions and countries. Through international partnerships with Canada, China, South Africa, and Europe, students gain valuable exposure to diverse cultures, working methods, and professional environments.
Our practical orientation allows us to offer a wide range of services. All of the departments provide consulting services for third parties, whether product testing, planning, consultancy or producing expert reports – BFH is a highly capable partner.
BFH deems equal opportunities and diversity to be leadership tasks. As cross-cutting issues equal opportunities and diversity permeate all areas. The Specialist Service for Equal Opportunities and a permanent committee coordinate all BFH activities in the field of equal opportunities and diversity and provide counselling and support in the implementation process.
Admission to a university of applied sciences is subject to various requirements. Specific admission conditions apply depending on previous training and study specialization. For more information, please visit the <Study at BFH> page and the website of the relevant degree programme.
Requirements for foreign applicants
The admission of persons with foreign degrees is subject to submission of various documents and sufficient language skills. Please find out from our website and the relevant degree programme in good time about the procedure and the necessary documents.
compulsory
Other documents may be required depending on your chosen programme and educational background, for example:
Admission to the Master degree programme requires a Bachelor diploma or equivalent university degree. Different admission procedures, aptitude assessments and requirements apply depending on the Master degree programme. Please refer to the website of the relevant degree programme for more information.
compulsory
Other documents may be required depending on your chosen programme and educational background, for example:
If you’re applying for a master’s degree programme, you must submit the certificate for your first degree (bachelor’s or equivalent qualification), as well as a transcript
You can register for the Bachelor and Master degree programmes here and afterwards follow how your registration is progressing. Online application
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +41 31 848 43 80
Swiss Accreditation Council: Full institutional accreditation (successfully re-accredited).
AAQ (Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance): Regularly conducts external evaluations and quality assurance audits across BFH.
The Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) (German: Berner Fachhochschule) is a practice-oriented Swiss public university founded in 1997. Spanning six main departments and the Swiss Federal Institute of Sports Magglingen (EHSM), it offers highly specialized Bachelor’s and Master’s programs across 26 regional locations in Bern, Biel, Burgdorf, Magglingen, and Zollikofen.