bern university of applied sciences
BFH is a university of applied sciences. In addition to teaching, our core
competencies include continuing education, research and development and
consulting services. Diverse, sound, dynamic – these are the values that define
BFH. They are also reflected in our strategy, which was drawn up in the course
of a broad process, encompassing the whole of BFH with all of its various
departments, committees and disciplines. BFH’s diversity and its connections
form the basis of its strength. It provides the strategy with a strong
foundation. Our ten strategic goals and their subgoals are assigned to four
strategic lines of approach: Unity and diversity as added value Integration of
teaching, research, continuing education and consulting services Employees and
social responsibility as cornerstones Regional focus as a starting point
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Strategy Update Vision + Mission Vision BFH is a leading, internationally
renowned Swiss university of applied sciences that attracts creative, proactive
and responsible individuals. Mission BFH prepares students for professions that
apply scientific findings and methods or employ creative design skills. With its
innovative, practice-based teaching, research and development, continuing
education and consulting services, BFH makes a long-term contribution to Bern as
a university and business location and offers an attractive environment for
single-discipline and interdisciplinary projects. BFH is a university with
regional roots but strong national and international connections, offering the
perfect environment for students and staff to realise their full potential.
Downloads BFH strategy (PDF, 439 KB) Mission statement Bern University of
Applied Sciences prepares students for professions that apply scientific
findings and methods or employ creative design skills. Training and continuing
education at Bern University of Applied Sciences and our research and
development activities focus on practical application. Bern University of
Applied Sciences (BFH) is aligned to the following guiding principles: Taking
responsibility: BFH develops innovative solutions and addresses the needs of its
economic, technical, cultural and social environment. It encourages the
discussion of social values and helps its students, lecturers and staff to take
responsibility. Achieving sustainability: BFH pursues the goal of sustainability
in its teaching, research and administration. We believe in respecting and
protecting people and nature and investing our resources in the interest of
sustainable results. Developing collaborations: Strong partnerships help
strengthen BFH’s position, both at home and abroad. They create added value for
teaching and research as well as for knowledge and technology sharing.
Practising diversity: BFH cultivates diversity and promotes exchange between
disciplines, mindsets and behavioural patterns. It uses its multilingualism to
build bridges to other cultural regions and labour markets. Strengthening
quality: BFH defines itself as a learning organisation. We ascribe central
importance to the systematic development of quality and diversity management in
teaching, research, knowledge and technology sharing and administration. Bern
University of Applied Sciences fulfils its educational mandate as part of the
Swiss system of higher education and takes a person-centred approach in all of
its endeavours. Its success is founded on the commitment of its students,
lecturers and staff.
