Counselling services

Prospective students should contact the student administration for general questions and the administration of the study programme for specific questions concerning the study programme.

Enrolled students are supported in questions about their studies. The heads of the study programmes are available for advice on the individual organising of the course of study.

The purpose of an adjustment for disadvantages is to ensure equal opportunity for students regarding admission to and realization of degree programmes and continuing education at the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW (HGK Basel). 

The information sheet below  contains all the basic information on an adjustment for disadvantages, applying for an adjustment for disadvantages and implementing an adjustment for disadvantages at the HGK Basel.

Information Sheet Adjustment for Disadvantages (PDF)     Application for adjustment for disadvantages (PDF)

The FHNW Psychological Counselling Centre for students, located in the FHNW General Secretariat, provides low-threshold and easy access for all students. It offers students brief intervention in difficult situations in order to quickly defuse crises or, if necessary, refer students on.

Enrolled students can find further information on the Counselling Centre FHNW.

UPK Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken Basel: www.upk.ch/erwachsene.html
Kompetenzzentrum Psychiatrie Baselland: www.workmed.ch/angebote/betroffene
Medizinische Dienste Basel Stadt: www.gesundheit.bs.ch

The FHNW is committed to a environment that has due regard of the protection of personal integrity. In cases of discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying, students, employees and participants in continuing education should follow the traffic light model or contact a person of trust at the FHNW directly.

• Information and support FHNW:
  www.fhnw.ch/en/about-fhnw/diversity/protection-of-personal-integrity