Swiss Crypto Valley FinTech & Smart Contract Engineering Practicum
Six-month professional software engineering internship embedded within Swiss Crypto Valley blockchain startups, digital asset custodians, and financial regulatory authorities.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in HSLU Master in IT, Blockchain, or Engineering with minimum 4.8/6.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Technical portfolio demonstrating smart contract development or web3 APIs
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty course director endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 3,200 per month for 6-month placement in Zug/Lucerne
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Integrated into accredited HSLU master's curriculum
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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