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The campus of La Source

An urban campus in the heart of Lausanne, offering an active and stimulating study experience.
A vibrant, connected student life in the city!

Studying in the heart of Lausanne

A campus connected to life in Lausanne

Switzerland’s fourth-largest city, Lausanne stands out for its status as an Olympic capital, its commitment to sustainability, and its deep roots in knowledge and culture. Open-minded and cosmopolitan, it promotes artistic expression, sporting activities and leisure pursuits. Lausanne has reaffirmed its appeal by ranking 23rd in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2027.

Set between the shores of Lake Geneva and its urban areas, the city offers a dynamic, accessible and balanced lifestyle. Right on your doorstep, you’ll find yourself in a lively environment, thanks to the La Source Students’ Association (ADES), which enriches your daily life and adds vitality to your student experience.

A campus in the heart of the city

Places just a few minutes’ walk from one another.
Etudiantes entrant dans le bâtiment de Vinet de la HEdS La Source

Vinet, a must-see stop on your tour of La Source

Here, you’ll attend classes, meet up with your fellow students and benefit from the support of the teaching staff and the student affairs and administrative teams at La Source. Between classes, you’ll find essential facilities here: the library (CEDOC) to further your knowledge, classrooms and lecture theatres, a cafeteria and a kitchen, as well as spaces designed to encourage socialising.
Beaulieu, at the heart of innovation in healthcare

Beaulieu, at the heart of innovation in healthcare

At Beaulieu, you’ll study in an environment where teaching, research and innovation come together. You’ll benefit from modern facilities and exclusive access to a 2,500 m² simulated hospital where you can put what you’ve learnt into practice. The Senior Lab, the Source Innovation Lab, the H4 and several research teams are carrying out projects there that are driving progress in the healthcare professions. It’s a stimulating environment in which to learn, experiment and develop your skills throughout your studies.
The Students’ House

The Students’ House

At the heart of student life in Beaulieu, the student centre offers a welcoming and vibrant space across three floors, perfect for getting together. Its dining hall, equipped with a wall of microwaves, and its large terrace make it easy to share meals, complemented by a smart fridge with a variety of options. With table football, pinball machines, relaxation areas and study rooms, everyone can switch between periods of concentration and moments of relaxation. A space truly designed by and for students, it’s the ideal place to study, relax, have fun and make friends.
Coming soon: the C4 at La Bourdonnette

Coming soon: the C4 at La Bourdonnette

The Coordinated Centre for Clinical Competence (C4) is an innovative training centre dedicated to the healthcare professions, based on simulation-based learning. Co-founded by La Source, the CHUV, UNIL (FBM) and HESAV, it is part of an approach based on inter-institutional collaboration and interprofessional education. It will enable the delivery of high-fidelity simulations incorporating complex scenarios, bringing together different healthcare professions. It will operate alongside our Beaulieu Simulation Hospital.

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All the information you need about your studies at La Source can be found in the student guide.

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Where can you eat in La Source?

At La Source, eating out is simple and can be tailored to suit your pace. Each site offers a variety of practical and accessible options for everyday dining. Whether it’s home-cooked meals, quick bites or balanced meals, there’s something to suit everyone. Whether on-site or nearby, enjoy a flexible and delicious range of options.

At the Vinet site

  • Vending machines available all day (drinks, snacks)

  • Areas equipped for preparing or reheating your meals

  • Nearby cafeteria with daily specials and a salad bar

  • Restaurants and shops nearby

On the Beaulieu campus

  • A friendly dining hall at the Student Union

  • Smart fridge with a fresh and varied selection of dishes

  • Meals can be reheated

  • Access to unsold food to reduce waste

  • Coffee break areas, water fountains and nearby shops

Where can I find accommodation near La Source?

The La Source Foundation offers accommodation at very affordable prices in the immediate vicinity, whilst remaining separate from the campus. Enjoy two complementary environments: a space dedicated to your studies and a place to live in the centre of Lausanne.

Just a few minutes from the campus, you can stay in furnished rooms in the Cazard and Vinet halls of residence. These shared accommodation facilities feature a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, communal areas and shared bathrooms on each floor, all in an atmosphere that encourages socialising. Rents range from CHF 390.– to CHF 410.– depending on the room.

La Source also offers flats comprising 4 to 6 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, in Plaines-du-Loup. These properties offer greater independence whilst retaining a shared-living dynamic, with rents ranging from CHF 500.– to CHF 550.–

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Much more than just a campus: a genuine learning ecosystem

The Library - CEDOC

CEDOC offers a quiet and comfortable environment in which to study, with access to specialist health resources and tools tailored to your needs. A dedicated team is on hand every day to help you with your research.

CEDOC

The Simulated Hospital

A space for immersive learning that faithfully replicates a real hospital ward and flat interiors for practising home care. An ideal setting for simulation-based learning.

The simulated hospital

The IT department

Seamless access to the digital tools and platforms essential to your studies. Our IT department is available both in person and remotely to ensure you can work in the best possible conditions.

The IT department

Support to help you succeed in your studies

Support to foster an inclusive environment and provide accessible resources that promote independence, prevention and success. Educational, financial, psychosocial, physical, spiritual and social support.

Support and resources

The Students’ Union

The Students’ Association (ADES) brings the campus to life with events, projects and opportunities to socialise throughout the year. Joining the association means making the most of your student life and getting involved in a community that reflects who you are.

The Students’ Union

The La Source Alumni Association

The La Source Alumni Association brings together the community of La Source graduates within a dynamic network, playing a vital role in the sharing of experiences, mentoring and the development of professional relationships.

The Alumni Association

A vibrant campus, with events all year round

A time for studying, a time for celebrating! Experience the highlights of campus life throughout your studies. Because every stage of your studies is worth celebrating, we regularly organise events to mark the key moments in student life.
Stéthoscope sur fond bleu clair

The Oath Source

The Source Oath ceremony takes place at the start of the first year of the Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. It is inspired by Florence Nightingale’s oath, which pledges to uphold the duties inherent to the nursing profession.
The Source Challenge

The Source Challenge

The Défi Source is a collaborative hackathon dedicated to innovation in the field of health and care. Organised by H4, it enables multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative projects to address the challenges facing the sector. The top teams win support to bring their projects to fruition.
Source Day

Source Day

Every autumn, graduates of the Bachelor’s degree in Nursing receive their diplomas at the ‘Journée Source’, which also honours alumni celebrating milestone anniversaries. Since 1925, this iconic tradition has brought together generations of graduates.

And yet more events

In addition to the initiatives led by ADES, La Source organises or partners with numerous events that are a regular feature of student life: conferences, exhibitions, participation in professional conferences, prevention campaigns and activities on campus.

Diplômées et diplômés Bachelor en Soins infirmiers lors de la Journée Source