BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences

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   The short answer

   BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences is a public vocational university in Switzerland. It suits students who want bachelor’s study at an applied institution with a wide subject offer and a national and international profile.

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   What you can study

   BFH offers 37 bachelor’s programmes across six departments. Examples listed include Accounting and Finance, Biomedical Science, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Business and Marketing, Business Management, Computer Science, and Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence; the Higher Technical School of Wood is also part of the institution through the Department of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply for a bachelor’s degree and check the admission route for their chosen programme on the official website. The university’s programme pages and admissions office are the places to confirm entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any subject-specific conditions before applying.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Costs in Switzerland can also include housing, food, transport, and insurance, so budget for living expenses as well as tuition.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so check the language requirement for the programme you want before applying. Also confirm whether your qualifications are accepted, what documents must be translated or certified, and how long the admissions process takes.

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   How it compares

   There are 80 universities in Switzerland, and BFH sits among the country’s applied universities rather than a general research-focused profile. Its combination of public status, a vocational focus, six departments, and 37 bachelor’s programmes makes it a practical choice for students who want a broad applied offer within the Swiss system.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.