University of Applied Sciences North Western Switzerland
Contact studyabroad@sdsu.edu at the International Student Center for more information

Aargau (pop. 544,3000)
Languages of instruction: Mostly German, Some English
Academic year or semester exchanges
http:www.goglobal.ch/
www.fh-aargau.ch/
Spring Semester Courses in English

Profile: The University of Applied Science Aargau is one of the leading institutes in Switzerland in the fields of Science & Technology (Windisch), Economics, Business Administration (Baden) and Art & Design (Aarau). The University is located in one of the most highly industrialized and developed areas of the country, Canton Aargau. It is thanks to this that the links between research and practice through rapid technology and knowledge transfer play a dominant role in its education and are mirrored in all its courses Total enrollment: 1000 students.

Locale: The different departments of the University are spread out to three different cities (Windisch, Baden, Aarau). All of them are within half an hour by car, bus or train. The closest ski resort is about an hour by car.

DIVISIONS: Science & Technology; Economics, Business Administration; Art; Design

Room and Board: Student will be housed in off-campus rooms or at host-families.

Exchange Dates: Mid-October to mid-July, Mid-October to end-February, Mid-March to Mid-July.

UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - CHUR
This exchange program is sponsored by SDSU’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Program
Contact studyabroad@sdsu.edu at the International Student Center for more information

Locations: Chur, Grisons, Switzerland
Population:  35,000
Language of Instruction: English and German
Spring semester or Academic year exchanges

HTW Chur - University of Applied Sciences

Profile:  The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur was founded in 1963, as an institute of technology. It was converted to its current form, a University of Applied Sciences, in the year 2000, and is one of four universities of applied sciences comprising the umbrella organization, the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland, with a current total enrolment of 3,700 students.
At the University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur itself, 1,300 students are currently enrolled in five Bachelor programs and several Masters programs. The seven institutes at the university are actively involved in applied research and development to ensure the transfer of knowledge, know how and technology to the Swiss economy.
HTW Chur offers programs in Management/Entrepreneurship, Information Science, Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering, Construction and Design.

The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur may be fairly small, but it nonetheless offers all the advantages of a university. Most significantly, classes are of a manageable size, allowing students to contribute actively and learn efficiently while benefiting from the unique networking experience afforded by an international student body.
The faculty not only imparts knowledge, but is also sincerely concerned about the students’ personal well-being. Social competence and integrated and interdisciplinary thinking are strongly encouraged. The development of the complete individual is perceived as requisite to the generation of innovative approaches to problem solving leading in turn to purposeful and decisive action.

Locale: On three individual sites in Chur, the HTW Chur provides well-equipped lecture, library, and computer facilities. Two cafeterias and spacious student study and common areas add to what is an effective and enjoyable study environment.
 
Throughout the HTW’s various facilities, free access to WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) is provided.

All students receive a student identification card in credit card format.
In addition to its evident function, this card may be used as a means of payment within the school, for example in the cafeterias. Furthermore, the photocopiers and printers for the computer workstations are also connected to this system. Thus, costs for copying and printing are directly debited to the respective card account.
Finally, the card allows students to obtain discounts for a variety of off-campus activities.

Divisions: Tourism: Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Master of Science in Business Administration, Major Tourism, Executive MBA in Tourism Management, Institute for Tourism and Leisure Research ITF; Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Master of Science in Business Administration, Major Entrepreneurial Management, Diploma of Advanced Studies in Business Administration (DAS), Master of Advanced Studies in Business Administration (MAS), Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA); Information Science, Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies, Master of Advanced Studies in Information Science. Swiss Institute of Information Science; Telecommunication, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication, Institute of Information and Communication Technology; Architecture and Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Civil Engineering, Master of Advanced Studies in Energy and Sustainability in the Building Industry, Institute of Construction and Design

Academic notes:
Bachelor of Science in Tourism

• full-time, 3 years, 1 year internship required, instructed in English entirely

Master of Science in Business Administration, Major Tourism

• full-time 1 ½ years, part-time depending on student, a bachelors degree required, instructed in English entirely

Executive MBA in Tourism Management

• part-time, 18 months, 3 years work experience required, instructed in English entirely

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• full-time, 3 years, part-time, 4 years,  both require 1 year of internship, instructed in German mainly (planned to offer the entire program in English as of fall 2008)

Master of Science in Business Administration, Major Entrepreneurial Management

• full-time 1 ½ years, part-time depending on student, a bachelors degree required, instructed in German and English

Diploma of Advanced Studies in Business Administration (DAS)

• part-time, 6 months, instructed in German

Master of Advanced Studies in Business Administration (MAS)

• part-time, 6 months, instructed in German

Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• part-time, 1 year, instructed in English and German

Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies

• full-time, 3 years, part-time 4-6 years, instructed in German

Master of Advanced Studies in Information Science

• part-time, 1 1/2 years, part-time, instructed in German

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication

• full-time, 3 years, part-time, 4-6 years, instructed in German

Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Civil Engineering

• part-time, 3-4 years, instructed in German

Master of Advanced Studies in Energy and Sustainability in the Building Industry

• part-time,1 1/2 years, choice of 10 different modules, instructed in German)

Language notes: Please see above.

Room and board: More than half of the students at the University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur share an apartment with fellow students in the township of Chur. The International Student Information Center gladly assists students with questions or problems relating to finding student housing.

Exchange dates: Study abroad semesters are usually absolved in the given spring. In terms of academic year, exchange semesters are recommended in either the 2nd or 3rd year.

Special conditions: Any limitations with respect to current programs are linked to language. Some of these programs offered at this institution are delivered entirely in German.