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Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. You can help it change for the better.
The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) is the first of its kind in Switzerland. Our program is deeply rooted in computer science, but also offers a broad interdisciplinary mix of applied technologies, business skills, social awareness and project work.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting every industry and the way we work as individuals. In 2024, Nobel prizes in physics and chemistry have quite shockingly, been awarded to AI Experts, who were neither physicists nor chemists, but who could leverage the power of AI . AI is becoming an everyday tool for everyone and every job. As a result, businesses need to adopt modern AI systems to boost their competitiveness and create new offerings for their customers. This creates a high demand for AI specialists – you could be one of them!

Our Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning bachelor program offers a unique chance to acquire the skills of the future in a hands-on setting:

  1. As a university of applied science, our focus is on producing graduates with a solid theoretical and practical foundation who can deliver the projects without getting lost in the theory.
  2. You can study full-time or part-time and will have the opportunity to do project work with local industry or even abroad.
  3. When you graduate, you will be well qualified to work in the domains of Data Science, Language Modelling, Computer Vision and Robotics, all of which offer highly attractive career paths in Switzerland and internationally.

If you are curious to know more, check our Bachelor program and FAQs.

Das sagen unsere Studierenden

Joel Kessler

«I was fascinated by computer science and AI from an early age, so I wanted to learn more about it. I appreciated the combination of theory and practice in the AIML program at HSLU. The summer school was also a great opportunity to work with students from different disciplines and experience AI in new fields of application. If you want to apply AI in practice, this is the right place for you!» Joel Kessler

«Diving into the world of AI with a commercial degree (without prior IT knowledge) was a challenge - but doable! HSLU offers optimal support (e.g. TIP & preliminary course in mathematics), practical projects and a strong connection to industry. The network I built up during my studies was particularly valuable. If you are motivated, you can achieve a lot here!» Luca Grafner

Luca Gafner

Six reasons to study for an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning degree at the Lucerne Univerity of Applied Sciences and Arts

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Learn all about Artificial Intelligence

From Robotics to Natural Language Processing, from AI Entrepreneurship to International project experience, have a look at the modules you will be studying to become an expert in Artificial Intelligence.

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Acquire an additional profile

In the framework of their elective modules, students may acquire an additional profile, for instance in the fields of Software Engineering, Information- & Cyber-Security or Medtech. The profile will be listed on the final certificate.

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Full-time or part-time degree

You will complete the challenging and future-oriented degree program within three years on a full-time basis or within four years on a part-time basis.

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Launch your career in a future-oriented industry

Artificial Intelligence has developed into an eminent discipline in its own right within the field of Information Technology and, as a basic innovation, affects every single area of life. According to a study, 70 percent of companies will use AI-based technologies in the coming years, across business units.

Cooperation

Extensive network of research institutions and business partners

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts maintains an extensive network of experts in the field of AI and robotics.  Partner institutions, among them the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence DFKI, contribute to selected modules with their expertise and provide support for project work.

Infrastructure

Attractive labs and maker spaces

Various labs like the Applied AI Center and «Cognitive Robotics»-Lab with a cutting-edge infrastructure are available for classes and project work.  The «cognitive robotics» lab, for instance, is equipped to help students program intelligent, self-learning robotics systems.

Application deadline for autumn semester 2025
Friday, 15 August 2025 | Recommendation: as early as possible

Facts

Degree

Bachelor of Science Hochschule Luzern/FHZ in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Graduate profile

Graduates can apply the latest AI methods and technologies correctly and also develop AI systems themselves. They are also able to use these techniques in practice and thus support and advance the creation of value for businesses and in society. Graduates have the opportunity to enter a variety of fields of activity, for example, product development, consultancy, or research.

Specialisation
  • Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Field of activity
  • Implementation of AI systems
  • Hardware/software engineer in the field of AI and Machine Learning
  • Sales engineer in the field of AI and Machine Learning applications
  • Application engineer for AI and Machine Learning
  • Entrepreneur in disruptive digital technologies
  • Technology consultant in AI & Machine Learning
  • Data Scientist
  • Multidisciplinary AI and Machine Learning (Medical technology, Financial services, Energy Sector, Robotics, etc.)
 
Admission
  • Swiss vocational matriculation qualification with recognized, completed apprenticeship. Students with a non-technical qualification or apprenticeship may be asked to do preparation courses in Mathematics and/or Computers
  • General baccalaureate with approximately one year of work experience (technical commercial)
  • It is also possible to be admitted via our admissions study program
  • For more details on admissions, please join one of our regular information sessions
  • To get admitted to our bachelor program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning you need the German certificate in C1, because our program is in German. Just some modules are taught in English
Application deadline

15 August 

Commencement of studies

September

Information events
Language of instruction
  • German
  • English
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees

CHF 200 registration fee
CHF 800 per semester

International

Students will have the opportunity to gain International project experience, and to broaden their network outside Switzerland. We offer the possibility to attend Summer schools and “block weeks” at the end of the Semester, to travel abroad to our Partner Universities. Students can also apply to participate in our International Project Experience at Silicon Valley (limited number of places).
In the final year of their studies, students will take part in the AI Challenge, which will involve competing against other universities and organizations in competitions such as Kaggle or RoboCup. It should be noted that these competitions are in English, and students are required to study and work in English for this and other modules during their final year. English classes are offered by the language centre to support students who wish to improve their language skills.

Time model
  • full-time
  • part-time
  • work-study

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It is worthwhile for companies to offer projects for students. One example of this is Andrin Meier's collaboration with Thermoplan AG. In his bachelor thesis, he developed an intelligent standby mode. This will save energy in the future.

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