About SFISM
About SFISM
The SFISM conducts sports science teaching, research and development and provides services for Swiss sports stakeholders. The SFISM was institutionally accredited as a university of applied sciences by the Swiss Accreditation Council in 2022. It is a division of the Federal Office of Sport FOSPO.
Organisation
The SFISM is structured according to functions, with the Rectorate overseeing four sections plus two specialist services.
History of the SFISM
On 3 March 1944, the Swiss Federal Council authorized the then Federal Military Department (EMD) to set up a school for gymnastics and sport in Magglingen. The decision to make Magglingen the location for the school marked the start of a pioneering development that was to prove decisive for sport in Switzerland.
Network
The public perception of SFISM today is determined to a large extent by the network of organisations with which it works closely, as a part of FOSPO, as a service provider for Swiss Olympic, and as an affiliated partner to the Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Partnerships
SFISM cooperates with numerous international partners in the field of sports science.
International Relations Office
The International Relations Office encourages student and teacher exchanges and provides assistance to foreign students and teaching staff.
Equal opportunities
SFISM's Equal Opportunities Officer deals with all equal opportunities matters at the university.
Quality assurance
Quality lies at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide top-quality teaching, research and services while undergoing a process of constant development – for the benefit of our students, colleagues, customers, partners and the institution as a whole.
Staff and publications
Searching for staff and publications made easy: Who works at the SFISM and what is published.
Alumni SFISM
Completed your studies and still wanting to stay connected with the SFISM? No problem! Alumni SFISM aims to provide former students with a platform for networking and exchange of information and experiences.
Location
SFISM is located in Magglingen, a village lying at an altitude of 900 metres above sea level near the bilingual city of Biel/Bienne in the canton of Berne.
Sports media library
The media library in Magglingen develops and disseminates media on different sporting disciplines and relating to sports science.
Vacancies
An up-to-date overview of vacancies at the Federal Office of Sports FOSPO and thus at the SFISM is available online (in German, French and Italian).
Student internships
SFISM offers student internships in different areas.
Statutory framework
This page gives an overview of the statutory framework for SFISM's activities plus the university's rules and regulations.
Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen SFISM
Hauptstrasse 247
2532 Magglingen