Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
Partner University of HSBA
About Bern University of Applied Sciences
The Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) is a practice-oriented university in the heart of Switzerland with around 7,900 students. It combines academic quality with practical learning and offers an international, innovative study environment.
Discover the diverse Swiss culture, the beautiful landscapes of the Swiss Midlands, and the charm of Bern – the capital city, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town and vibrant student life. A semester at BFH is the perfect opportunity to enhance your academic and intercultural skills while building new friendships.
The International Office supports you in planning your stay and provides information about the SEMP scholarship programme (Swiss-European Mobility Programme).
A semester at BFH means: studying practically, thinking internationally, and experiencing Switzerland.
Link to Bern University of Applied Sciences website
Link to page for Exchange Students at Bern University of Applied Sciences
Interested in a semester abroad at this institution? Please contact the HSBA International Office at international(at)hsba.de and request access to the "Outgoings" team where you will find relevant information on this destination such as semester dates, course lists, experience reports, the number of places available and more.
Charlotte MiedowAccommodation: A student from Switzerland was doing a semester abroad during the same period and informed the International Office at FH Bern about subletting her room. This information was shared with us incoming students, and I was able to rent the room as a result.
Transportation: A single train ticket in Switzerland is expensive, so I recommend getting a Half-Fare Card (Halbtax) to travel at half price. For trips with friends, the Friends Day Pass is also a good option to explore the beautiful Swiss countryside.
Food: Eating out at a restaurant in Switzerland is quite expensive, so I cooked a lot for myself or ate at the FH Bern cafeteria.
Activities: You can swim at any time in the Aare River, which flows directly through Bern, and float along while enjoying the view of the Federal Palace. In winter, I went skiing on most of my free days as the Jungfrau region is not too far away. Evenings can be spent in various pubs and bars in Bern.
Year Group 2022, BSc Business Administration, with AON Versicherungsmakler Deutschland GmbH
Lydia BräuerAccommodation: I sublet a room in a shared apartment, which turned out to be slightly less expensive. If you’re looking for a room in a shared flat, I recommend the following platforms: wgzimmer.de or RonOrp.
Transportation: The BFH is centrally located in Bern at Marzili, and you can easily reach it on foot from the main station. I recommend getting a Half-Fare card (Halbtax) for public transport, and traveling with a group of friends can get you great discounts on train tickets.
Food: Food is quite similar, and as commonly known, Swiss people love their cheese.
Activities and more: Through ESN, you will easily meet many new people and experience different cultures. They organize many great activities to participate in. Students lodges also host meetups, making it easy to socialize. Switzerland and its cities offer many great things. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy it, as Switzerlandis famous for its beautiful Alps, skiing, snowboarding, and “Schlitten” in the winter, as well as hiking, swimming, and city trips in the summer.
Year Group 2022, BSc Business Administration, with Tchibo GmbH