Interested in chemistry and its real-world applications? Chemical engineers develop and optimize processes to create medicines, cosmetics, materials and many other everyday products. They also implement safe methods to ensure quality, protect the environment, and reduce waste. In addition, they oversee production facilities.

The chemical profession is innovative at its core!

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Studying chemistry at HEIA-FR

At a glance


Important dates

04.11.2025
Information session (in French or German)
11.11.2025
Online information session (in Italian)
12.11.2025
Online information session (in French or German)
25.02.2026
Information session (in French or German)
21.03.2026
Information sessions (in French or German, Open house day)
31.03.2026
Registration deadline for holders of foreign diplomas and for case-by-case applications
15.05.2026
Registration deadline for the bridge year program (for admission to a Bachelor’s program in 2027)
27.05.2026
Examination for admission by application
31.05.2026
Registration deadline for holders of Swiss diplomas

Contact

Olivier Nicolet
Full Professor UAS/Department Head

Office
HEIA_B20.21

Phone
+41 26 429 67 05

E-mail
olivier.nicolet@hefr.ch


Equal opportunities 

HEIA-FR ensures equal access opportunities for students with special needs through tailored support measures, available upon documented request.

HES-SO’s Accessibility Directive

EUR-ACE® label

The HES-SO Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is certified by the EUR-ACE® label, awarded by the Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ). With its high standards, the EUR-ACE® label (European Accredited Engineer) certifies the quality of engineering study programs in Europe and beyond.


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