Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Hochschule Luzern (HSLU) | |
| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1997 |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Barbara Bader |
Academic staff | 1'421 (2021) |
Administrative staff | 512 (2021) |
| Students | 8'333 (2021) |
| Location | , , 47°00′50″N 8°18′22″E / 47.014°N 8.306°E |
| Campus | Lucerne, Horw, Emmenbrücke, Rotkreuz |
| Nickname | HSLU |
| Affiliations | Swissuniversities |
| Website | http://www.hslu.ch/ |
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (German: Hochschule Luzern) (HSLU) is one of seven regional, public-funded universities of applied sciences founded in 1997 in its current form. The University was called University of Applied Sciences of Central Switzerland (German: Fachhochschule Zentralschweiz) until 15 October 2007. Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a Swiss public vocational university with campuses in Lucerne, Horw, Emmenbrücke and Rotkreuz. Prior to Rotkreuz, a small campus in Zug for finance was held.