HES-SO - University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland/ Haute Ecole Spécialisée de Suisse occidentale (Siège)

Created in 1998, the HES⁠-⁠SO University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland has become a large reservoir of skills, ideas, innovations, creativity and knowledge.

The HES⁠-⁠SO is recognized by the Confederation and member of swissuniversities. With its six fields and its network of universities, it plays an important role in socio-economic and cultural development in the seven cantons of western Switzerland and positions itself as a recognized player in the Swiss and international landscape of higher education.

 
With nearly 21,000 students, HES⁠-⁠SO is the first HES in Switzerland. His different fields of study and research fall into six areas which are Design and Visual Arts, Economy and Services, Engineering and Architecture, Music and Performing Arts, Health and Social Work.