Master in Visual Communication
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Campus & City Western Switzerland, Switzerland
- Rent (1BR)
- CHF 1,600
- Groceries
- CHF 500
- Pint
- CHF 8
Alpine + continental; 0-25°C, snowy winters.
Renowned rail network (SBB); every village connected.
Among the safest countries in the world.
A recognised higher education institution in Western Switzerland.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Would do it again"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — weekend skiing / hiking access is a genuine selling point. Overall, if you're considering Master in Visual Communication at HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, I'd say go for it.
"Highly recommend"
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — weekend skiing / hiking access is a genuine selling point. Overall, if you're considering Master in Visual Communication at HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, I'd say go for it.
"Genuinely worthwhile"
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the final show is a proper platform — industry people come to see it. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — weekend skiing / hiking access is a genuine selling point. Overall, if you're considering Master in Visual Communication at HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, I'd say go for it.
"Genuinely worthwhile"
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — multilingual environment — you'll leave with more than just your degree. Overall, if you're considering Master in Visual Communication at HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, I'd say go for it.
"Mixed but mostly good"
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: access to facilities (workshop, equipment, specialist software) is genuinely first-rate. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — expensive, but public transport is impeccable and very safe. Overall, if you're considering Master in Visual Communication at HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, I'd say go for it.
"Solid, with caveats"
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — expensive, but public transport is impeccable and very safe. Overall, if you're considering Master in Visual Communication at HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, I'd say go for it.
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