OST
Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST) is jointly backed by the cantons of Eastern Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. We offer a broad range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, as well as extensive continuing education programs and services in the fields of architecture, civil engineering and spatial planning, health sciences, computer science, social work, technology, and management.
Through its diverse research institutes, OST is one of Switzerland’s leading institutions in applied research and development. As a valued partner at the regional, national, and international levels, we work closely with industry to develop practical, real-world innovations.
OST focuses its activities on the interdisciplinary areas of “Applied Artificial Intelligence,” “Climate and Energy,” and “Healthy Living and Aging.” Insights gained from applied research and development are closely integrated into our degree programs and continuing education. In doing so, OST contributes to Switzerland’s economic and social development by educating practice-oriented, interdisciplinary professionals and leaders.
Vision
We are an innovative, highly successful and conscientious organization of experts whose effective planning, determination, swift action and flexibility set us apart from other institutions. We pride ourselves on our close proximity to our stakeholders, our focus on fostering interdiscplinarity and our exceptionally high standards in the communication and transfer of knowledge to students. In addition, we are at the leading edge of teaching and research across a variety of key topics at the national level. All of this enables us to make a lasting social and economic contribution to Eastern Switzerland and beyond.
Mission
By offering qualitatively exceptional degree programs and leading-edge executive education courses, we equip students with the skills necessary to take on demanding specialist and managerial tasks – in business, the public sector and the voluntary sector. Through the combination of state-of-the art applied research and development with solution-oriented services, we help organizations to develop sustainable solutions.
