Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts () (HSLU) is one of seven regional, public-funded

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founded in 1997 in its current form. The University was called University of Applied Sciences of Central Switzerland (German: Fachhochschule Zentralschweiz) until 15 October 2007. Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a

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public

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with campuses in

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, Emmenbrücke and

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. Prior to Rotkreuz, a small campus in

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for finance was held.

Schools

* School of Engineering and Architecture (Hochschule Luzern – Technik & Architektur) ** Biotechnology Space Support Center (BIOTESC) * School of Computer Science and Information Technology (Hochschule Luzern – Informatik) * Business School and Management (Hochschule Luzern – Wirtschaft) * School of Social Work (Hochschule Luzern – Soziale Arbeit) * School of Art and Design (Hochschule Luzern – Design & Kunst) *

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was formed in 1999 when the city's Conservatory of Music, Academy of Church Music, and Jazz School merged into a single university-status institution, called ''Hochschule Luzern – Musik.''

Academic programs

The University offers English and

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based education with levels from

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to graduate.

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and certificate programs are available in fields like

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, animation 2D/3D, object design,

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, international management &

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systems, to list a few from the other variety courses they offer. Beginning with Winter Semester 2018, the university announced that students can now study

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. This announcement drew press coverage due to its association with the German term Jodeldiplom, a term for a useless or vanity-driven degree. At the end of the course of study, the students will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts in music.

Notes and references

External links

*
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Factsheet
by the Conference of the Universities of Applied Sciences Switzerland (PDF) *
Hochschule Luzern - Musik

{{Authority control L Educational institutions established in 1997 1997 establishments in Switzerland

Schools

Academic programs

See also

Notes and references

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