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You are or have been active in one of the two top leagues in team sports or you are or have been an individual athlete at national level and would like to develop professionally? Then we look forward to welcoming you to the Athletes Network!
Sport & study – easily combined
Unique study model with maximum flexibility
As a member of the Athletes Network, you benefit from a one-time ‘Athletes Network Bursary’ worth CHF 500.00 for all bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes (Start of studies after August 2026).
You receive a discount of CHF 100.00 on all continuing education courses (MAS, DAS, CAS) if you are a member of the Athletes Network and book the course via our website.
Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences (FFHS)
What courses does FFHS offer you?
Benefit from the unique study model with maximum flexibility. You can choose between the following degree programmes:
BSc
- BSc Business Economics
- BSc Business Economics Sport Management
- BSc Cyber Security
- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
- BSc Nutrition and Health
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Osteopathy
- BSc Business Informatics
- BSc Industrial Engineering
- Practice-integrated Bachelor of Computer Science (PiBs)
MSc
- MSc Business Administration in Innovation Management
- MSc Business Administration in Sustainability and Circular Innovation
- MSc Osteopathy
Also offered are various continuing education courses (MAS, EMBA, DAS, CAS, seminars, MOOC). Take a look at the many courses on the FFHS website.
When and where are the courses held?
With blended learning, you can decide for yourself whether you want to attend the courses on site (Zurich/Bern/Basel/Brig) or online. There are nine semesters to be completed. Six semesters cover the basic study programme and three semesters the advanced study programme. However, the degree programme can be split flexibly. The courses consist of 80% online study and 20% classroom teaching. Classes take place every Monday evening or every second Saturday.
How do you get onto the course?
BSc
Applicants are eligible for admission to a Bachelor’s degree programme if they meet one of the following requirements:
- Federal Vocational Baccalaureate (Berufsmatura)
- Specialized Baccalaureate (Fachmatura)
- Swiss Academic Baccalaureate (gymnasiale Matura)* with one year of professional experience
- Swiss Academic Baccalaureate obtained at a sports school with the « Swiss Olympic School » label
- Swiss Academic Baccalaureate and a current or former Swiss Olympic Talent Card National or higher
- Diploma from a Higher Professional Education institution (HF)**
* in the same or a related field to the chosen degree programme (subject to an assessment)
** Admission to a higher semester is subject to an individual assessment
MSc
Admission to a Master’s degree programme at FFHS depends on the specific requirements of the programme and is assessed individually. The detailed admission requirements can be found on the FFHS website under the respective Master’s degree programme.
What actual qualification do you get on completing your course?
Upon successful completion, you will receive a bachelor’s or master’s degree in your chosen course of study.
How can you apply for the ‘Athletes Network Bursary‘?
Click on the ‘Apply for discount‘ button and complete the application form.
Before filling out the form, please make sure that the following requirements are met:
- Your study start is after August 2026.
- You are fully enrolled by the deadlines 15 October and 15 April.
- You have a counselling appointment with the “Coordinator of Elite Sports & Studies” at FFHS.
Have you met all the requirements? We look forward to receiving your application.
What is it like to study there?
Find out more from Yanick Brecher, football goalkeeper at FC Zurich, about what it’s like at FFHS and how he combines his sport commitments and his studies:
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