A first class education, flexible study options, direct access to research and a strong network
Strategic action fields
The FHNW’s strategic action fields
Future Health

Future Health stands for innovative health solutions: interdisciplinary, digital and human‑centred. FHNW connects research, education and practitioners to improve health and quality of life in the face of demographic change, psychological stress and technological progress. By bridging personalised medicine and digital health, innovative MedTech and AI, and by fostering collaboration across professions, FHNW aims to promote public health and equal opportunities in an ageing and diverse society.
Future HealthNew Work

Workplaces are changing rapidly: digitalisation, automation, a shortage of skilled workers and demographic change demand new answers. New Work stands for agile, flexible and human‑centred solutions. FHNW connects research, education and practitioners to help companies stay attractive, promote creativity and foster future skills such as resilience and digital ethics. Practice-oriented and connected – for the workplaces of tomorrow.
New WorkZero Emission

How can we create a sustainable, emission-free society? This question is at the centre of Zero Emission and goes far beyond a focus on CO2. Topics include: circular economy and sustainable production, climate-friendly technologies, sustainable urban plannung. The aim is to promote visions and innovations that support society and economy on the path towards a low-emission future.
Zero EmissionTen schools, one goal – the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland shapes futures.

20 years FHNW
2026 marks the twentieth anniversary of FHNW – 20 years full of innovation, impact and insights.