Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about our MSc in Precision NeuroRehabilitation program – from admissions and costs to schedule and accreditation.

Admission & Eligibility

Eligibility criteria can be found in the Admission Requirements document published on our website.

Please use the online registration link on our website.

You will usually receive confirmation of your eligibility within 2 weeks of submitting your registration. Eligible students will receive final confirmation within 2 weeks after finalization of the admission process. Students whose eligibility is not immediately certain will undergo a detailed review and receive separate information about additional steps. As study places are restricted, eligible students will be prioritized. All students will receive confirmation at the latest 4 weeks after the registration deadline closes.

If you are not directly eligible according to the admission regulations, we will review your case individually. Please submit any additional educational background you may have in this field and include a motivation letter as part of your CV to demonstrate your interest and commitment to the program.

We recommend a C1 English level to successfully follow the classes. If your English is below this level, we suggest taking additional courses during the first year to strengthen your academic and scientific English skills.

Costs & Funding

Registration (one-time): CHF 100
Tuition (per semester): CHF 850 (Subject to increase for non-EU/EFTA student cohorts upon successful accreditation as Swiss university institute)
Study materials (per semester): CHF 50–100
Laptop, reliable internet access, camera, and microphone required
Travel & accommodation for on-site teaching (LLUI and ETH)

The Lake Lucerne Institute does not provide scholarships. Students with limited resources can apply for tuition fees to be waived.

The Lake Lucerne Institute does no provide scholarships for students. Students with limited resources can apply for the tuition fee to be reduced.

Program Structure & Workload

The program targets Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Sports and Health Scientist holding a Bachelor of Science degree. It is optimized for people who are working or planning to work in neurorehabilitation, have an interest in technology and science, and are motivated to advance the field.

Yes, the program is designed to allow part-time work alongside your studies.

The program is currently offered only in a part-time format. However, the second and third years can be accelerated by completing the semester project and master’s thesis in parallel with ETH and core courses. Depending on your prior knowledge, it may also be possible to shorten the program by skipping certain bridge courses.

Course efforts are defined in ECTS – 1 ECTS corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work. The entire program comprises 120 ECTS over three years. Each semester includes approximately 20 ECTS, combining two weeks of intensive on-site courses with ten weeks of online teaching on two days per week. Workload is typically distributed as 30% contact time, 55% guided learning, and 15% self-directed learning.

For the first 3 Semester: Each semester combines two weeks of intensive on-site courses with ten weeks of online teaching held on Mondays and Tuesdays. The detailed timetable will be published on the website and on Moodle (accessible upon enrollment). The exact dates for the on-site weeks are published in the academic calendar.

ETH-classes in Semester 4 are held Monday – Wednesday without intensive class weeks.

Up to 30 ECTS of bridge courses can be transferred from previous studies. You can submit a request to have previous exams recognized. For each course unit, you must provide comparable learning outcomes from your previous studies.

Attendance & Location

It is possible to attend most of the program remotely but not enirely as bridge and core courses include mandatory on-site weeks in Vitznau, Switzerland. The remaining weeks in the first 3 semesters consist of synchronous online classes on Mondays and Tuesdays.
For the 4th and 5th Semester, ETH courses, the semester project, and master’s thesis may require longer stays in Switzerland and can be planned according to the students project plan:
ETH courses, the semester project, and master’s thesis may require longer stays in Switzerland and can be can be scheduled flexibly according to the student’s individual study plan. Students living and working abroad have two options: (A) completing a 14–20 week full-time stay during the fourth semester, during which they may advance their semester and/or Master’s thesis instead of completing them consecutively, or (B) primarily attending ETH lectures remotely and compensating for courses that require on-site participation through an additional semester project

We do not provide specified positions for prospective students. You may apply for jobs regularly via open position listings or at partner clinics. Please note that enrollment does not provide a working permit for Switzerland.

Depending on the project scope, a longer on-site stay in Vitznau may be required for practical work. Externally conducted master’s theses require adequate co-supervision and must be approved in advance.

Accreditation & Degree

Research roles: Researcher or project coordinator in neuroscience, rehabilitation science, or technology-assisted therapy.
Technology and innovation: Specialist in medical technology, rehabilitation robotics, or digital health solutions for neurorehabilitation
Clinical positions*: Neurorehabilitation therapist, robotic specialist, expert for precision therapy in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or private clinics.
*Please note that this program does not provide a license to practice as a a regulated healthcare professional.

In December 2025, we received the admission to institutional accreditation procedure. We are currently in the “Self-Evaluation” step of the process and will be evaluated by a team of experts in spring 2027. The earliest time point for a decision by the Swiss Accreditation Council is September 2027.

This program does not provide a license to practice as a regulated healthcare professional in Switzerland or abroad.

International recognition is subject to the regulations and policies of the respective national authorities and cannot be guaranteed by the Institute

Career & Opportunities

Still have questions?

Our Education Coordinator Sandra Giovanoli is happy to help.

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