HES-SO Valais-Wallis

Information updated 05.09.2026

Overview

HES-SO Valais-Wallis is an autonomous public university of applied sciences institution based in Valais, Switzerland. The source identity “Haute École Valaisanne” belongs to the predecessor structure now organized as HES-SO Valais-Wallis; the institution has operated as an autonomous public-law entity since 2015.

Current status and profile

HES-SO Valais-Wallis comprises five schools covering engineering, management, health, social work, and art/design. Earlier HEVs/HEVs2 identities should not be treated as a separate current university.