The Department of Life Sciences and Facility Management (LSFM) is located in Wädenswil on the left bank of Lake Zurich. It teaches and conducts research in the fields of environment, nutrition / food, health and society. The range of education and training includes bachelor's degree programmes, master's degree programmes and a broad continuing education programme. Around 1600 students are currently enrolled in Wädenswil.

A close cooperation with external clients ensures the transfer of knowledge and technology between university and practice. Our devices and equipment are state of the art. Modern laboratories, testing and production facilities enable competent processing of application-oriented research and development projects. You will profit from this in your studies!

Thanks to its unique location in the countryside, the university offers a stimulating teaching and learning atmosphere. In addition to studying, a variety of cultural and sporting leisure activities provide a balance. The small town of Wädenswil has good transport connections and is only 20 km from the economic and trendy metropolis of Zurich.

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Digital Life Sciences
  Specialisation in Digital Labs and Production, Digital Health or Digital Environment
• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical laboratory diagnostics
  with a share of 25% internships
• Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
  Specialisation in Bioprocess Development and Bioengineering or Molecular, Micro- and Cell Biology 
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  Specialisation in Chemistry or Biological Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Facility Management
  Specialisation in Real Estate, Building Systems, Workplace, Services and Events
• Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
  Specialisation in Food Management & Sustainability, Food Processing & Automation or Food Safety & Quality
• Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Sciences
  Specialisation in Organic Agriculture and Horticulture, Renewable Energies and Ecological Engineering, Environmental Systems and Sustainable Development, Nature Management or Urban Ecosystems
• Practice-integrated programme in Chemistry or Biotechnology

The majority of classes in the Bachelor's programmes are taught in German, however the Bachelor in Natural Resource Sciences is partly taught in English.

As a visiting student, you need a language level of B2 in the language in which your programme is taught.

• Information for incoming and guest students

• Master of Science in Circular Economy Management
• Master of Science in Life Sciences - Specialisation Applied Computational Life Sciences
• Master of Science in Life Sciences - Specialisation Chemistry for the Life Sciences
• Master of Science in Life Sciences - Specialisation Food and Beverage Innovation
• Master of Science in Life Sciences - Specialisation Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Preneurship for Regenerative Food Systems
• Master of Science in Real Estate and Facility Management
• Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources

The majority of classes in the Master's programmes are taught in English. As a visiting student, you need a language level of B2 in the language in which your programme is taught.

• Information for incoming and guest students