🏛️
College Info
3 items available
At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.hslu.chSwitzerlandQS #5 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) is a public university located in Lucerne, Switzerland. It was established in 1990 and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, social sciences, and health sciences. The university is known for its practical approach to education and its strong focus on research and innovation. HSLU has a diverse student body with over 25,000 students, including a significant number of international students.
University agent data refreshed yesterday
Live portal snapshot
Outlook #100 · 2023Shanghai #120 · 2023QS World #150 · 2023US News #180 · 2023Times Higher Education #200 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
🎯
Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
6/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies by season
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
💼
Career Outcomes
90% placement rate
Top Recruiters
NestléUBSRocheNovartisABB
🏠
Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Climate: Varies by season
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
🔑
Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Switzerland: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake