Engineering

Whether in watchmaking or biomedical engineering, you specialize in the design and industrialization of high value-added and durable microengineering products. You appropriate unique know-how and cultivate the image of excellence of Swiss Made.

Majors

The first year is mainly devoted to the basic training of the engineer.

The second year reviews the specific technologies of microengineering.

The third year deals in greater depth with techniques related to the chosen major.

Watchmaking Engineering

You learn how to design or optimize the components of a watch, from its basic functions to the great complications that make luxury watchmaking one of Switzerland’s economic engines.

Biomedical Engineering

You learn how to design and optimize medical devices, portable or implantable, which are often connected, and you learn about the regulatory framework of the medtech world.

The Bachelor’s degree program lasts for three years on a full-time basis (including the Bachelor’s thesis), with a common core in the first year and a separation by major from the second year onwards.

Teaching Locations

Level 1: Neuchâtel or Delémont (choice of location)
Level 2: Neuchâtel
Level 3: Neuchâtel and Le Locle/La Chaux-de-Fonds

Registration deadlines

31 May (Swiss and EU residents) – thereafter, admission is possible depending on the number of places available
31 March (non-Swiss and non-EU residents)

Fees

150 CHF – Registration
500 CHF – Tuition (per semester)

The Microengineering program is in close relationship with the professional world, guaranteeing employability as project manager and development team leader in SMEs and groups specializing in microengineering products.

After completing this Bachelor’s program, you can also enrol in a Master’s program.

Watchmaking Engineering

Possible occupations:

• design mechanical and electronic movements, grand complications and watch cases
• characterize, analyze and optimize the various functionalities of a watch, make watchmaking products more reliable and create watchmaking innovation
• design specific assembly and control means
• design microengineering mechanisms in the field of fine watchmaking (casing, movement, complications)
• develop test equipment in the watchmaking field to ensure quality control

Biomedical Engineering

Possible occupations:

• design devices from sensors to final data processing
• develop complex bioengineering microsystems for human use
• manage the production chain of a medical device
• ensure the quality management of the design and production of medical devices
• provide technical support during the implementation and monitoring of a medical device