OpenFieldSwiss Precision Industry and Medical Device Engineering Curricular Practicum
Six-month engineering work practicum embedding students within leading Swiss biomedical, robotics, and industrial instrumentation enterprises in Basel and Aargau.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completion of Year 1 of Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering in good academic standing.
- English language proficiency
- Conversational German (B1/B2) and fluent English required for Swiss enterprise operations.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Swiss industrial internships.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, technical portfolio, and cover letter addressed to Swiss engineering partner firms.
- Recommendation letters
- Approval from the FHNW Industry Internship Coordinator.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Paid industry practicum: CHF 2,400 to CHF 3,200 monthly compensation with Swiss MedTech and robotics firms
- Application fee
- Included in standard semester matriculation
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard semester tuition applies
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 01 April 2027 (Autumn Industry Placement Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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