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HES-SO (Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale) is a leading University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Western Switzerland, renowned for its practical, professionally-oriented education. It excels in fields such as Engineering & Architecture, Health Sciences, Business & Management, and Art & Design, preparing students for direct entry into the workforce. As a network of 28 schools across seven cantons, HES-SO offers a diverse and dynamic environment. While primarily French-speaking, many schools within the network offer English-taught modules or full programs, particularly at the Master's level, and actively participate in international exchange initiatives like Erasmus+. International students benefit from a wide range of specialized programs and the opportunity to study in various vibrant Swiss cities, with its distinctive characteristic being its unique structure as a vast network of specialized schools.
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Also in Delémont
Elsewhere in Switzerland
- Hochschule Luzern · Lucerne
- Institut Le Rosey · Rolle
- International University in Geneva · Geneva
- Les Roches International School of Hotel Management · Crans-Montana
- Swiss Management Center · Zug
- Universita della Svizzera Italiana · Lugano
- University Hospital Zurich · Zurich
- University of Basel · Basel
- University of Fribourg · Fribourg
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