Higher Education Act (HEdA)
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Art. 23 Admission to cantonal universities and federal institutes of technology
1 Admission to the first level of studies at cantonal universities and federal institutes of technology is open to holders of a baccalaureate. 2 They may grant admission to the first level of studies on the basis of equivalent prior education and training. For quality control purposes, the Higher Education Council issues guidelines on equivalency under the terms of the Cooperation Agreement.
Art. 24 Admission to universities of teacher education
1 Admission to the first level of studies at universities of teacher education is open to holders of a baccalaureate. 2 Admission to the first level of studies for those wishing to teach at pre-school and primary school level is open to holders of a baccalaureate or a specialised baccalaureate in pedagogy or, under certain conditions, a Federal Vocational Baccalaureate; the Higher Education Council establishes the requirements. 3 They may grant admission to the first level of studies on the basis of equivalent prior education and training. For quality control purposes, the Higher Education Council issues guidelines on equivalency under the terms of the Cooperation Agreement.
Art. 25 Admission to universities of applied sciences
1 Admission to the first level of studies at universities of applied sciences is open to holders of: a. a Federal Vocational Baccalaureate in combination with a Federal VET Diploma in the desired field of study; b. a baccalaureate and at least one year of work experience that has enabled the holder to gain practical know-how and knowledge in an occupation related to the desired field of study; or c. a specialised baccalaureate in an occupation related to the desired field of study. 2 In the Cooperation Agreement, the Higher Education Council establishes specific admission requirements for individual fields of study. It may also decide that additional admission requirements are needed.
Art. 26 Structure of studies at universities of applied sciences
1 Through a blend of practical studies and applied research and development, universities of applied sciences prepare students to carry out activities associated with specific professions that require the use of research findings and methods as well as, depending on the field of study, creative and artistic talents. 2 On completion of the first level of studies, students normally obtain a qualification that enables them to work in a given profession.