OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences Employee Directory
Higher EducationSwitzerland1001-5000 Employees
OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences is a higher education institution based in Rapperswil, St. Gallen, with campuses in Buchs, Rapperswil-Jona and St. Gallen. It serves about 3,700 students across twenty Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. The university sustains extensive international collaborations, with more than 180 university partnerships spanning 52 countries. More than 1,000 active research and development projects are carried out in collaboration with industry and research partners across 35 research institutes and competence centres. In 2025, OST participated in and hosted ZuriHac 2025, illustrating active engagement with the wider tech community. Through its three campuses and its network of international partners and research centers, the institution maintains ongoing collaborative work with industry and research organizations.