📍 Why Study in La Chaux-de-Fonds?

UNESCO Creative City for Watchmaking, Design, and Urban Planning

La Chaux-de-Fonds is a city with a unique identity: deeply rooted in the tradition of Swiss watchmaking while simultaneously embracing contemporary creativity. Recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City for Design, it offers students a rare educational blend of craftsmanship, architecture, and innovation.

Students pursuing studies in design, industrial arts, and heritage management will find La Chaux-de-Fonds especially enriching. The city’s watchmaking history informs its curriculum, architecture, and local economy, providing a strong practical context for technical and artistic programs.

Set in the Jura mountains, the city also offers a peaceful, affordable lifestyle with easy access to nature. La Chaux-de-Fonds is a haven for detail-oriented students who value precision, aesthetics, and sustainability in their academic journey.