International

Outgoing students

Interested in a change of perspective? There are plenty of good reasons to spend time abroad or in a different language region. Mobility opportunities offer unique and valuable experience. They can also enhance your appeal on the job market. During your studies, BFH allows you to take part in an internship or spend an exchange semester in a different country or a different language region of Switzerland.

Outgoing staff

University staff also have the opportunity to spend time abroad for teaching and continuing education purposes. This will support you in embracing the international aspects of your duties, enable you to establish an international network and boost your personal development. 

Our research is internationally oriented but has regional roots. Participation in international research conferences is seen as a matter of course and enjoys broad support at BFH.

Swiss-European Mobility Programme SEMP

The Swiss programme funds students, lecturers and other university staff wishing to spend a period of time abroad. It covers both outgoing mobility from Switzerland and incoming mobility to Switzerland.

Incoming students

You can spend a study semester at the Department of Health Professions, taking part in one of our bachelor’s or master’s degree programmes. We offer programmes in the following four areas: Nutrition and Dietetics, Midwifery, Nursing and Physiotherapy. Teaching in all of our programmes is conducted in German.

Are you interested in an internship semester in Switzerland? Our large network of practice organisations in Switzerland offers you a wide range of opportunities.

Support for visiting students

The ‘Erasmus Student Network’ (ESN) is an international self-help organisation for students that promotes student mobility. Local ESN sections such as the Bern Section or the Basel Section operate a buddy system and organise social events to support visiting students during their stay.

Incoming staff

The Department of Health Professions is made up of highly specialised teaching and research departments. Are you interested in spending some time working with us? We offer lecturers and staff at our partner universities the opportunity to teach and/or research at Bern University of Applied Sciences. 

Support for researchers

The Welcome Center is BFH’s EURAXESS Service Center and part of the EURAXESS Network for mobile researchers, which is represented in 40 countries across Europe. You can also access comprehensive information from EURAXESS Switzerland on topics as diverse as entry conditions for Switzerland, your first day at work, research and family.

Current and Future Offers

Born Green Generation – Delivering Toxic Free Healthcare (BGG0910)

How can we reduce the use of plastics and toxic chemicals in health care? In this course, you will identify core issues in sustainability and explore evidence-based ways to reduce the use of single-use items in specific health care settings. For the benefit of human health and the planet.

BFH diagonal – Optional programme for students

With BFH diagonal you can study beyond your own subject areas, expand your skills and individualise your degree profile. The new optional programme includes over 100 modules from the broad range of diverse themes at the BFH – the choice is yours!

FLINC – Flexible Integrated Curriculum

BFH is currently developing a new curriculum for its health degree programmes, designed to increase flexibility, accessibility, and responsiveness to the evolving needs of students and the healthcare sector. The Flexible Integrated Curriculum (FLINC) is planned to launch in autumn 2027 and will support interprofessional learning and modern educational approaches.

Past Events and Courses

Advanced Practice Summer School – Models of Care with APNs: Leadership, Outcomes and Sustainability

From individual roles to the model of care – The Advanced Practice Summer School empowers advanced practitioners and nurse managers to explore their clinical leadership skills, fostering the development of new advanced nursing roles and clinical practice.