Skilling for the Future (2020 Update)

Switzerland is well-known for its dual-track VPET system. Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) are also well-established to offer applied degree education differentiated from conventional degree education by a combination of theoretical components, practical learning, industry experience and recognition by relevant professional trades. The Positioning of VPET Swiss Dual-track Education 4 Usual pathway Possible pathway UPPER-SECONDARY LEVEL TERTIARY LEVEL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNIVERSITIES Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education Federal Diploma of Higher Education Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Universities Federal Institutes of Technology Federal Examinations Colleges of Higher Education Universities of Applied Sciences Universities of Teacher Education Federal Vocational Baccalaureate Specialised Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Baccalaureate School Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training Specialised School Certificate Federal Certificate of Vocational Education and Training Host Companies, Vocational Schools, Branch Courses Specialised School Host Companies, Vocational Schools, Branch Courses VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOL TRANSITIONAL OPTIONS COMPULSORY EDUCATION PhD/Doctorate Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree JOB-RELATED CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING JOB-RELATED CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING Note: 4 Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER, State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI (2019). Vocational and Professional Education and Training in Switzerland: Facts and Figures 2019. Biel-Bienne: Gassmann Print. Switzerland 33