Fachhochschule Graubünden

Chur, Switzerland
https://www.fhgr.ch/tourism
Empfohlene Studiengänge: IBIS, TM, HM, WMM (Doppelabschluss für TM möglich)

About the University

Founded in 1963, the FH Graubünden offers 11 Bachelor and 4 Master programmes in niche subject areas in service-oriented and technical areas. One of our most established and well-known study programmes is in the field of Tourism, which is taught in German and English or entirely in English.

About the Location

You might hear some people say Krems is an enchanting, but small town. But thanks to its beautiful location on the Danube, it’s a hotspot for thousands of tourists who visit the historic old town every year. It’s also close to Austria's capital, Vienna. Trains run every hour and the city’s famous sights and landmarks are just an hour away.

Important Information for Studying at this Partner University

Language(s) of Instruction: German and English

Semester Dates: Fall semester: mid September - mid February / Spring semester: mid February - mid July

Course Offerings: https://ww.fhgr.ch/exchange

Exchange Places: 2x 1 Semester and 2x Double Degree (2 Semester)

Double Degree: Yes, for TM students starting Winter term 2025/26.

Costs: There are no additional tuition costs. Additional costs that must be considered are accommodations, meals, and cost of living.

Impressoin studentisches Leben. Studentin sitzt mit Getränk in der Sonne

Student Life

Student Housing: Student residence Konvikt, other residences in Chur or shared accommodation (the university will put you in touch with Swiss students who are renting out a room)

Student Support: Buddy Programme, Events, ESN Chur, help with finding accommodation and immigration.

Students with Disabilities: Contact the International Office for further information and coordination of support.

Environmental Impact of Studying Abroad

Flache Hand schützt Erde vor Verschmutzung

Do you want to find out how to travel abroad with the smallest possible carbon footprint?

1. Calculate the travel distance:
https://www.luftlinie.org

2. Calculate your CO2 footprint:  https://www.quarks.de/umwelt/klimawandel/co2-rechner-fuer-auto-flugzeug-und-co/

Rapsfeld Baum blauer Himmel Wald im Hintergrund

Do you want to see the environmental impact in real terms including how many trees would need to be planted to offset your study abroad? 

Find more information on this website:  https://www.naturefund.de/en/

Heilbronn University is committed to the continuous improvement of environmental performance as a component of sustainable development. For the university, protecting the environment means avoiding risks to people and the environment, continuously reducing resource and energy consumption and minimizing emissions and waste, so that the university makes its contribution to sustainable development.

Learn more about how you can lessen the environmental affects of studying abroad here.