University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
Composer Hans Huber, director of the general music school Allgemeine Musikschule founded in 1867, founded a conservatory in 1905, the first of its kind in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Basel Academy of Music is now part of University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland.
Information for incoming students
The internal deadline for student exchange application at the UiS is 1 February. Please note that the deadline to apply to this institution is already 31 January.
To be able to apply, the application has to be prepared in January. The application will most likely include:
Learning Agreement
Motivation letter
Transcript of Records/karakterutskrift
CV
Non-expiring links to your music
Please notify the UiS International office through the Exchange Guide in the Digital Student Service Desk well in advance of 1 February if you are planning to apply to this institution.
Total number of exchange places
The number of exchange places is not given, it will depend on the number of applicants and how many students the exchange institution has the capacity to accept for the semester in question. This means that there is almost always competition for exchange places, and that great emphasis is placed on the quality of your application.
Scholarship
SEMP-stipend (Swiss-European Mobility Programme) as well as a loan and a grant from Lånekassen for eligible students.
Academic year
Autumn semester: Mid-September- End of January
Spring semester: Mid-February-End of June
Academic Calendar in detail.