Haute Ecole Arc

What Haute Ecole Arc does

Haute Ecole Arc (HE-Arc) is a Swiss public university of applied sciences (établissement de droit public) established in 2004 through the merger of the engineering schools of the canton of Neuchâtel and the city of Saint-Imier, whose predecessor institutions date to the late 19th century watchmaking industry of the Jura Arc region. It operates as one of 28 member institutions of HES-SO (Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale) and is governed and funded jointly by the cantons of Neuchâtel, Jura, and Berne. The institution serves nearly 3,000 students across Bachelor, Master, and continuing education programs, organized into four academic domains: Ingénierie (Engineering), Gestion (Business Management, branded HEG Arc), Santé (Health), and Conservation-restauration.

The institution delivers education across five physical campuses in the Jura Arc region (Neuchâtel headquarters, Delémont, St-Imier, Le Locle, and La Chaux-de-Fonds), supplemented by online and remote delivery for select continuing education. Its product portfolio includes Bachelor degrees (e.g., Microtechniques, Computer Science and Communication Systems, Industrial Design Engineering, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Business Law), Master programs (Master of Science in Engineering, Innokick, Conservation-Restoration), an Executive MBA, and a range of professional certifications (CAS/MAS/DAS) including specialized programs such as CAS Cybercriminalité, CAS en TVA, and CAS IA. Applied research is conducted through a Ra&D division with 20 competence groups and dedicated institutes including the Institut de lutte contre la criminalité économique (ILCE) and the Institut du Management des villes et du territoire (IMVT). A representative proprietary output is MiCorr, a mobile application for heritage metal identification developed by the Conservation-restauration domain.

The business model is funded primarily through multi-year performance contracts (contrats de prestations) with the three governing cantons for the 2026–2028 period, supplemented by tuition fees, professional/continuing education revenue (CAS Cybercriminalité at CHF 7,900; CAS en TVA at CHF 8,400), and applied research services sold to regional and national companies. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, with direct student enrollment, information sessions, and annual job forums (Forum emploi Ingénierie) linking graduates to Arc Jurassien industrial employers.

Name

Haute Ecole Arc

Legal name

Haute Ecole Arc

Website

https://he-arc.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Haute Ecole Arc is a Swiss public university of applied sciences within the HES-SO network, serving nearly 3,000 students across engineering, business, health, and conservation-restoration domains and providing applied research to companies in the Jura Arc region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Applied research
• Professional certification
• University of applied sciences
• Continuing education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuchâtel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Cantonal Contracts): HE-Arc operates under performance contracts (contrats de prestations) with the cantons of Neuchâtel, Berne, and Jura for the 2026-2028 period, providing core operational funding as a public higher education institution.
2. Tuition Fees: Students pay tuition fees for Bachelor, Master, and continuing education programs including CAS, MAS, and DAS certifications.
3. Professional Education (Continuing Education): Revenue from Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), and Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) programs for professionals, including specialized certifications in cybercrime, VAT, paralegal studies, and public management.
4. Applied Research Services: HE-Arc provides research and development services to regional and national companies through its Ra&D (Recherche appliquée et développement) division, with 20 competence groups across four domains.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Haute Ecole Arc (HE-Arc) is a Swiss University of Applied Sciences that delivers Bachelor's, Master's, and continuing education programs (CAS, MAS, DAS, EMBA) across four academic domains: Ingénierie (Engineering), Gestion (Business Management), Santé (Health), and Conservation-restauration. It also conducts applied research and development (Ra&D) through 20 competence groups, providing research services and innovation support to regional companies and public organizations.

Product overview

Haute Ecole Arc is a Swiss University of Applied Sciences (HES-SO) offering a comprehensive educational portfolio across four main domains: Ingénierie (Engineering), Gestion (Business Management), Santé (Health), and Conservation-restauration (Conservation-Restoration). The institution provides bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and continuing education programs including Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS), Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS), and Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS). Key offerings include specialized programs such as the CAS Cybercriminalité, CAS IA (Artificial Intelligence), and various engineering programs including the practice-integrated PiBS bachelor's. Applied research is conducted through dedicated institutes including the Institut de lutte contre la criminalité économique (ILCE) and the Institut du Management des villes et du territoire (IMVT). The institution also maintains research centers and innovation labs supporting regional industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEG Arc: Haute école de gestion Arc - Business Management domain
• HE-Arc Ingénierie
• HE-Arc Santé
• HE-Arc Conservation-restauration

Products and services

• Haute Ecole Arc Ingénierie (Engineering School) Engineering school offering bachelor's, master's, and continuing education programs. Supports applied research and development activities for regional and national companies, with research centers and innovation labs.
• Haute Ecole Arc Gestion (Business Management School) Business management school offering bachelor's degrees in Business Law, Business Administration, and Business Information Technology, plus continuing education programs including CAS in cybersecurity, fiscality, and management.
• Haute Ecole Arc Santé (Health School) Health school offering bachelor's programs in Nursing and Physiotherapy, preparatory year in Health, plus continuing education certificates.
• Haute Ecole Arc Conservation-restauration Conservation-restoration school offering bachelor's and master's programs focused on heritage conservation and restoration.
• CAS Cybercriminalité (Certificate of Advanced Studies in Cybercrime) Certificate program (16 ECTS) training experts from penal prosecution authorities in combating computer crime, covering cyber investigation skills and digital forensics. Pricing: CHF 7,900 including exam fees.
• CAS en TVA (VAT Certification Program) VAT certification program offered jointly with Université de Neuchâtel Faculty of Law. Pricing: CHF 8,400 including registration fees, exam fees, and lunch meals. Next session: September 2027. Unique program in French-speaking Switzerland.
• Institut de lutte contre la criminalité économique (ILCE) Institute focused on economic crime research and education, offering programs in cybercrime, financial investigation, and digital investigation.
• Institut du Management des villes et du territoire (IMVT) Research institute accompanying the development of public, private, and associative organizations in relation to their territory, focusing on economic, demographic, social, cultural, and environmental development.
• Bachelor en Informatique et systèmes de communication Three-year bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Communication Systems within the Engineering school.
• Bachelor en Microtechniques Three-year bachelor's degree in Microengineering, training engineers in microtechnologies.
• Bachelor in Industrial Design Engineering Three-year bachelor's degree combining industrial design and engineering principles.
• Master of Science in Engineering Master's program in Engineering offered by the Engineering school.
• Master of Science Innokick Master's program in Integrated Innovation for Product and Business Development.
• Bachelor en Soins infirmiers (Nursing) Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Nursing offered by the Health school.
• Bachelor en Physiothérapie Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy offered by the Health school.
• EMBA Management et Leadership Executive MBA program in Management and Leadership.
• Bachelor integrating Practice (PiBS) Practice-integrated bachelor's degree allowing students to study engineering while working in a company from high school graduation.
• Applied Research and Development Services (Ra&D) Research and development services delivered through 20 competence groups across four domains, supporting regional and national companies with applied research projects, innovation support, and access to specialized equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• CHF 7.80 of regional economic impact generated per franc invested in audiovisual productions (HEG Arc study)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Musée d'ethnographie de NeuchâtelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026HEG Arc participated in the 'Skate of Mind' exhibition through research conducted by the Institut du Management des villes et du territoire (IMVT), in collaboration with HETS-FR and HES-SO, studying 'Do It Yourself' skateparks and their contribution to youth wellbeing.
• Musée Cantonal d'Archéologie et d'Histoire de LausanneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026LESACCHO project partnership developing electrochemical stabilization approaches for active corrosion on copper-based heritage objects. Christian Degrigny leads the research with collaboration from Romain Jeanneret.
• Université de Neuchâtel - GRETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMVT works regularly with the Groupe de recherche en économie territoriale (GRET) at Université de Neuchâtel on organizing training and colloquia dedicated to territorial development. The institutions share complementary missions and a common theoretical foundation in residential and presential economics.
• Université de Neuchâtel - Faculty of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program and certification for CAS en TVA, offered by both the Faculty of Law of Université de Neuchâtel and Haute école de gestion Arc. Unique program in French-speaking Switzerland.
• Haute école de travail social Fribourg (HETS-FR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research on 'Do It Yourself' skateparks and youth wellbeing as part of the Skate of Mind exhibition project, under the 'Santé et urbanisme participatif' research initiative.
• HES-SO (Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHE-Arc is one of 28 member institutions of HES-SO, the largest higher education institution in Switzerland. The network enables student mobility, shared programs, and collaborative research across Western Switzerland.
• Addiction NeuchâtelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth awareness collaboration organizing information and prevention stands on alcohol consumption, psychoactive substances, and online gambling addiction at HE-Arc Santé campus.
• Université de LausanneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organization of 'OUT OF THE BOX' exhibition on LGBTQI+ themes at Université de Neuchâtel, conceptualized by Université de Lausanne, with participation from HE-Arc and other regional institutions.
• Railway Talent HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in the Forum emploi Ingénierie with a dedicated conference on the Neuchâtel-La Chaux-de-Fonds direct railway line project and inspiring pitches from engineers in the railway and industrial sectors.
• Alliance CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Alliance Care (leading organization in healthcare) for the International Nurses Day 2026 event at HE-Arc Santé, alongside ASI section Neuchâtel Jura.
• SBK ASI (Swiss Nurses Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss professional nursing association (section Neuchâtel Jura) co-organizing the International Nurses Day celebration with HE-Arc Santé.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW): One of Switzerland's largest UAS institutions with a multi-domain portfolio (engineering, business, design, health, social work) and applied research mandate. Directly comparable as a multi-campus, multi-domain Swiss public university of applied sciences.
• Berner Fachhochschule (BFH): Swiss University of Applied Sciences offering Bachelor, Master, and continuing education across multiple domains including engineering, business, health, and design. Comparable in multi-domain structure, public funding model, and applied research orientation to HE-Arc.
• SUPSI (Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana): Swiss UAS serving Italian-speaking Switzerland with multi-domain applied education and applied research. Comparable in scale, public funding model, and applied sciences positioning as the linguistic-regional counterpart to HE-Arc within Switzerland's federal UAS landscape.
• HES-SO Valais-Wallis: One of 28 HES-SO member institutions in Western Switzerland, also a French-language University of Applied Sciences serving a regional Swiss canton with multi-domain applied education and research. Directly comparable in funding structure, regulatory framework, and student profile to HE-Arc.
• ZHAW (Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften): Major Swiss University of Applied Sciences serving German-speaking Switzerland with Bachelor, Master, and continuing education programs across eight schools including engineering, management, health, and applied linguistics. Comparable in scale, scope, and applied research orientation.
• HES-SO Fribourg / HES-SO Freiburg: Fribourg-based HES-SO member institution offering applied sciences education and research, including the Haute école de travail social (HETS-FR), a direct partner of HE-Arc. Comparable bilingual regional UAS within the same parent network.
• Ostschweizer Fachhochschule (OST): Eastern Switzerland UAS formed by merger, offering multi-domain applied education and applied research. Comparable as a multi-campus, multi-domain Swiss public UAS with engineering and business focus.

Emerging players

• Fernfachhochschule Schweiz (FFHS): Swiss distance-learning UAS offering flexible applied Bachelor, Master, and continuing education programs. Comparable in offering continuing professional education certifications but differentiated by online-only delivery and broader geographic reach.
• Kalaidos Fachhochschule: Swiss private UAS recognized by the federal government, offering applied Bachelor and Master programs with a focus on working professionals. Comparable in continuing education and applied degree offerings but differentiated by private funding and adult-learner focus.

Broad incumbents

• EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne): Swiss federal Institute of Technology with strong engineering and computer science programs in the French-speaking region. Comparable in domain (engineering) and language region (French Switzerland) but operates at much larger scale and as a federal research-intensive institution versus HE-Arc's applied focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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