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BFH gives you a modern, practice-oriented, research-based education and opens up a world of attractive career opportunities.
Programmes at a university of applied sciences and university are equivalent, however have different strengths: universities of applied sciences mainly offer a practice-oriented, research-based, vocational bachelor’s education. In the arts, only universities of applied sciences offer bachelor’s and master’s qualifications; most of these culminate in a master’s degree. Universities focus on academic education that prepares students for numerous professions.
Degree programmes at BFH are entirely modular. You can study full-time or part-time alongside a job or childcare.
Full-time bachelor’s degree programmes generally last three years. The standard length of a master’s degree is one and a half to two years.
Most bachelor’s degree programmes can also be taken part-time. You spend eight to twelve semesters studying over at least four years. Some master’s degree programmes can also be taken part-time. Depending on the programme, the course length may be extended to a maximum of six or eight semesters.
You will study modules. These are self-contained units of study focusing on specific themes. A degree programme is made up of a variety of modules, some of which can be freely selected, that together form a coherent course of study.
There are compulsory, optional and elective modules: compulsory modules are obligatory; optional modules can be chosen from a predefined list, and elective modules can be selected to reflect your own personal interests. You complete your modules through contact hours (lectures, exercises) and self-study (independent and accompanied).
Each module is worth a certain number of ECTS credits.
