Introduction

Stiftung Universitäre Fernstudien Schweiz, Brig (Swiss Brig Distance University Foundation) is a distance education institution located in Brig, Switzerland, dedicated to providing students with high-quality academic teaching and research services through distance education.

Overview

The institution was established by integrating three regional learning centers, offering courses in a wide range of subject areas, providing flexible learning opportunities for students with different backgrounds and needs, especially for those who are unable to attend traditional face-to-face courses.

History and establishment time

The institution was established in 2004 It was formed by the merger of three regional learning centers in 2000.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: Although the specific teaching staff has not been disclosed in detail, it can be inferred that it has a team of teachers with rich teaching experience and professional knowledge, who can provide guidance and support to students of distance learning through a combination of online and offline methods.

Course Setting: It offers courses in multiple disciplines such as psychology, law, economics, culture, politics and administration, education, philosophy, mathematics, informatics, and electronics and information technology. The course content is rich and diverse, and is constantly updated and expanded to meet the learning needs of students and the requirements of social development.

Teaching Methods: It adopts a variety of teaching methods, such as e-learning, learning communities, etc., combined with mailing learning materials, learning letters, professional textbooks and interactive CDs, so that students can learn without being restricted by time and place. Study and interact through online learning platforms to achieve a full range of learning experiences.

Institutional Nature

It is a private distance higher education institution recognized by the Swiss Confederation.

Educational Philosophy

It emphasizes independent learning and flexibility, and is committed to providing students with an open and independent learning environment so that they can learn according to their own time and progress. At the same time, it focuses on consolidating the knowledge learned through interactive communication and practical application, and promoting the rapid transformation of knowledge and practice.

Key Disciplines and Faculties

Key Disciplines: Psychology, law, economics and other disciplines are the key development areas of the university. The courses of these disciplines are relatively complete and the teaching resources are rich.

Faculty Setting: No clear division of departments has been found, but from the perspective of its courses, it mainly covers multiple disciplines such as humanities and social sciences, science and engineering.

Campus

Its main campus is located at Über Landstrasse 12, 3900 Brig, Brig, Switzerland. In addition, there is a branch in Pfäffikon, Switzerland. However, as a distance university, its teaching is mainly conducted online, and students do not need to go to campus for classes, but the school may carry out some necessary offline teaching activities, examinations or other support services at these locations.