Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einer Höheren Fachschule (HF) und einer Fachhochschule (FH)?

What is the difference between a College of Higher Education (CHE) and a University of Applied Sciences (UAS)?

College of Higher Education (CHE):

  • Belong to higher vocational education and training
  • Increased focus on profession and practice
  • Admission requirements: No Matura or vocational baccalaureate required
  • National recognition

Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS)

  • Belong to the university level
  • Admission requirements: Only with Matura, vocational Matura or technical Matura (exception: continuing education, further training: "Sur Dossier" admissions are possible, i.e. admission to a course based on previous professional experience/training and further training)
  • International recognition