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France is the most popular destination country for HES-SO students

Spending time abroad during their studies allows young people to develop their intercultural, linguistic and technical skills. The International Relations Office at HES-SO advises students on opportunities to work and study outside of Switzerland. In this interview, Lucile Candaux tells us more about her work.

19/05/2025 François Donnet

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Martina Hirayama State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation

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Switzerland’s association to EU programmes for education, research and innovation: a major step forward

Switzerland is known for its fundamental research, innovativeness and commitment to international cooperation. However, with EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, the EU's largest research and innovation programme, Switzerland has reached a turning point. The Federal Council has now approved the previously initialled EU Programmes Agreement (EUPA), which is good news for Switzerland’s education, research and innovation sector as well as for the EU!

10/04/2025 Martina Hirayama

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