Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) is a public university of applied sciences funded by the six cantons of Central Switzerland. Founded in 1997 as the University of Applied Sciences Central Switzerland, it is the largest educational institution in the region. It fulfils the mandate assigned by the contributing cantons in the areas of education, continuing and executive education, research, and services. As a university of applied sciences, it is practice-oriented and generally open to candidates with a vocational, specialized or academic baccalaureate (the latter in combination with relevant professional experience.