Bern University of Applied Sciences | |
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Berner Fachhochschule | |
Established | 1997 |
Type | Public university |
Rector | Dr. Rudolf Gerber |
Students | 5,500 |
Location | Bern, Switzerland |
Website | http://www.bfh.ch/ |
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BUAS) (German: Berner Fachhochschule, BFH) is a public vocational university with campuses in Bern, Biel, Burgdorf, Magglingen, and Zollikofen, Switzerland. It is made up of six schools: the School of Engineering and Information Technology; the School of Architecture, Civil and Wood Engineering; the School of Management, Administration and Social Work; Bern University of the Arts; Swiss College of Agriculture; and the College of Sports Magglingen.
The University offers Bachelor and Master programmes and also postgraduate courses that confer a Certificate, Diploma or Master of Advanced Studies upon completion, such as ENBau. Research and close co-operation with local industry, business, and cultural institutions are generally applied.
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