
The School of Engineering and Computer Science at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) offers practice-oriented education and applied research in fields such as robotics, mechatronics, computer vision, physical AI, embedded systems, industrial systems, automation, data & cybersecurity, etc. The School (German: Departement Technik und Informatik) is located mainly in Biel/Bienne with activities also in Burgdorf and in Bern.
Bachelor and Master Degree programmes in engineering and computer science, including the BSc in Mechatronics & System Engineering with the specialization Robotics, the MSc in Engineering (MSE) including the profile Mechatronics and Automation with a strong focus on robotics, the MSc in Biomedical Engineering including the specialization Image Guided Surgery with a focus on Medical Robotics, and the MSc in Precision Engineering including the Creative Engineering Lab.
Applied research and development services focusing on robotics, automation, embedded systems, physical AI, sensors, actuators, and smart systems.
Partnerships with industry for prototyping, test-beds and technology transfer.
Industrial partners, SMEs and system integrators seeking collaboration on applied research in robotics, automation and intelligent systems, including R&D projects as well as student projects as Bachelor and Master theses.
Start-ups and innovation teams interested in accessing equipment, labs and expertise for robotics and automation projects.
Students and researchers motivated to explore applications of robotics, industrial systems and systems engineering in real-world contexts.