Campus Life

Campus life at the American Institute ofApplied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS) is defined by an extraordinarycombination of academic rigor, cultural richness, and natural beauty. Locatedin La Tour-de-Peilz on the shores of Lake Geneva, our campus sits at the heartof the Swiss Riviera, a region celebrated for its Mediterranean climate, UNESCOWorld Heritage landscapes, and proximity to some of the world’s mostinfluential multinational organizations.

At AUS, your education extends far beyondthe classroom. The Swiss Riviera provides a living laboratory for internationalbusiness, cultural exchange, and personal growth. Whether you are exploring thehistoric vineyards of the Lavaux, attending the Montreux Jazz Festival, hikingin the Alps, or networking with executives from nearby corporate headquarters,every day at AUS offers experiences that shape you as both a professional and aglobal citizen.

The Swiss Riviera, stretching along thenorthern shore of Lake Geneva from Lausanne to Montreux, is one of Europe’smost desirable regions for living, studying, and working. The area enjoys amild Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and crisp winters, and issurrounded by the terraced vineyards of the Lavaux, a UNESCO World HeritageSite. The region is home to a cosmopolitan population, with over 25 percent ofSwitzerland’s 8.8 million residents being foreign nationals, creating anaturally multicultural environment.

La Tour-de-Peilz, the town where AUS islocated, offers a safe, welcoming community with excellent public transportconnections to Montreux, Lausanne, Geneva, and beyond. High-speed trains connectyou to Paris in four hours, Milan in three hours, and Vienna in five hours,making weekend travel across Europe both convenient and affordable.

The AUS campus is designed to support aboutique, high-tech learning experience. With small class sizes of no more than20 students and a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:7, our facilities arepurpose-built for intimate, interactive education. The campus includes modernclassrooms equipped with the latest technology, collaborative study spaces, anddedicated areas for group work and individual study. Our location on the SwissRiviera means that the campus itself is surrounded by the natural beauty ofLake Geneva and the Alps, providing an inspiring setting for your studies.

AUS encourages an active lifestyle as partof the overall student experience. The Lake Geneva region offers an exceptionalrange of outdoor activities throughout the year, and AUS organizes coachedsports and recreational outings to help you stay active and build connectionswith your peers.

The Montreux Riviera is one ofSwitzerland’s most culturally vibrant regions, offering over 80 museums,historic castles such as the Château de Chillon, world-renowned festivals, anda thriving arts scene. Students at AUS benefit from discounted access to manycultural venues through their student ID cards, and the institution organizesregular field outings to cultural landmarks, exhibitions, and events throughoutthe academic year.

Switzerland’s unique position at thecrossroads of four national languages—French, German, Italian, andRomansh—means that cultural diversity is embedded in the fabric of daily life.AUS students experience this firsthand through international diversitycelebrations, culinary events, and community engagement activities organizedthroughout each term.

Switzerland consistently ranks among theworld’s top countries for quality of life, safety, and natural beauty. As anAUS student, you will have the opportunity to explore a country that is home to7,000 lakes, 48 mountain peaks above 4,000 meters, 17 chocolate brands, over450 varieties of cheese, and some of the most efficient public transport in theworld.

AUS organizes a rich calendar of studentactivities and events designed to foster community, celebrate diversity, andprovide memorable experiences outside the classroom. These include Welcome andRegistration Week for new students, termly icebreaker events, internationaldiversity celebrations, guest speaker sessions with industry leaders, fieldoutings to discover the Romandie region, and coached sports activities. Theseevents are integral to the AUS experience, building the friendships andprofessional networks that last a lifetime.

La Tour-de-Peilz is a charming lakesidetown that offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility. The townfeatures local shops, restaurants, cafés, and parks, all within walkingdistance of the AUS campus. Public transport connects you to the larger citiesof Montreux, Vevey, Lausanne, and Geneva, providing easy access to urbanamenities, international airports, and major cultural events. The town’s safe,welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal home for international students.

Studying at AUS on the Swiss Riviera ismore than an academic decision; it is a life-defining experience. Thecombination of world-class education, an extraordinary natural setting, avibrant multicultural community, and proximity to global industry leaderscreates an environment where personal and professional growth happensimultaneously. We invite you to discover what makes campus life at AUS trulyexceptional.