University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland: Successful Trinational Degree Programs at FHNW
01.04.2026 | from University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northweste
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01.04.2026, On 27th March 2026, the graduation ceremony for the trinational degree programs of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW took place in Bad Bellingen. A total of 61 graduates received their diplomas, including 42 from the Bachelor's program in International Business Management and 19 from the Trinational Mechatronics program. 25 graduates are from Switzerland, 30 from France, and six from Germany.
The trinational degree programs at FHNW are unique offerings across Switzerland, facilitating studies beyond national and linguistic borders. Students attend universities in Germany, France, and Switzerland alternately each semester and graduate with diplomas from all three countries.
Pioneering Competencies
In addition to intercultural skills, students acquire specific abilities in their respective fields. In International Business Management, the focus is on 'General Business Administration,' 'Intercultural Management & Multilingual Communication,' 'Data, Technology & Environment,' and 'Integrated Business Practice & Personal Development.' Students in the Trinational Mechatronics discipline combine mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science, placing a particular emphasis on management and communication.
International and Practical
The trinational degree programs are structured in a dual manner: alongside their studies, students from the three countries complete practical phases in a company or organization. This allows them to learn the language, culture, and work practices of a foreign firm. Graduates are sought after by internationally operating companies - hence the limited study places are highly in demand.
Contact
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
FHNW
School of Business
Florian Schönmann
Communication and Marketing
Riggenbachstrasse 16
4600 Olten
T +41 62 957 23 24 (Direct)
florian.schoenmann@fhnw.ch
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern
Switzerland FHNW
School of Engineering and Environment
Sascha Runser
Communication and Marketing
Klosterzelgstrasse 2
5210 Windisch
T +41 56 202 99 11 (direct)
sascha.runser@fhnw.ch
www.fhnw.ch/htu
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
FHNW
Dominik Lehmann
Head of Communications FHNW
Bahnhofstrasse 6
5210 Windisch
T: +41 56 202 77 28
dominik.lehmann@fhnw.ch
www.fhnw.ch
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University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northweste
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW comprises ten universities with departments in Applied Psychology, Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Design and Arts, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Music, Teacher Education, Social Work, Engineering and Environment, and Business.
The campuses of FHNW are located in the four supporting cantons of Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, and Solothurn.
About 14,500 students are enrolled at FHNW. More than 1,300 lecturers impart practical and market-oriented knowledge in 34 bachelor’s and 24 master’s programs as well as numerous continuing education offerings. FHNW graduates are sought- after professionals.
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Source: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northweste, Press release
Original article published on: Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz: Erfolgreiche trinationale Studiengänge der FHNW