University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, HES-SO

University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, HES-SO  
Location: Delémont - North Romandie
Related:

• Haute Ecole Neuchâtel, Berne, Jura - HE-Arc
• HES-SO Fribourg
• HES-SO Geneva
• HES-SO Valais-Wallis
• HES-SO Vaud

Opened in 1998, the HES-SO is the largest network of higher vocational training in Switzerland. It now has some 12’000 students.

Located in the cantons of Fribourg, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Valais, Vaud and Bern, its 31 sites offer training and services in six major areas of training: Engineering Sciences, Economy and Services, Design and Visual Arts, Health, Social Work, Music and the Performing Arts


The HES-SO is based in Delémont. There are general management and central services.

  Missions of the HES-SO:  

• Basic, practice-based training prepares students for professional activities that require the application of scientific knowledge and methods.
• Continuing education and postgraduate training.
• Applied research and development, provision of services.

The HES-SO has the will to play a role in the socio-economic development of the country. It intends to help give a new lease of life to Western Switzerland.