Immersive Realities Center IRC — an Interdisciplinary Ecosystem
Research
Our team explores and develops advanced interaction technologies, XR content solutions, game design and development, user experience, and related fields
Academic Programs
In our BSc program, students gain the essential skills and knowledge to develop and implement innovative and interactive applications in XR.
Further training
Here, we present the opportunities for part-time professional development for entering the fields of Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality.
Operations & Public Outreach
Our services include consulting, hardware and software demonstrations, ideation workshops, event organization, networking opportunities, and more.
Our Research Areas
The Immersive Realities Research Lab at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a leading institution for interdisciplinary research in the field of virtual and augmented reality in Switzerland. Our research team enhances user experience and interaction possibilities by developing new prototypes and applications, as well as conducting feasibility and user studies.
ADVANCED INTERACTION TECHNOLOGIES
User interaction and navigation within virtual environments are crucial factors for the success of XR applications.
XR-CONTENT TECHNOLOGIES
Technologies and tools for creating XR content — with a focus on 3D reconstruction and interactive visualization of real-world environments.
GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Games designed not only for entertainment, but also to impart knowledge, enhance skills, or evoke empathy.
Continuing Education Programs
The Immersive Realities Center offers a wide range of part-time training programs in immersive technologies for professionals across industries — from intensive one- to multi-day courses to certified programs (CAS) lasting up to six months.
CAS Augmented & Virtual Reality Business Integration
Initiating and leading AR and VR projects in organizations.
CAS User Experience Management
Developing and establishing strategies and methods for greater user focus in digital marketing.
Specialized Courses in Virtual & Augmented Reality
Building skills for the effective use of AR and VR technologies.
Digital Future Design Lab specialist course
Creating innovative applications for business environments.
Academic Programs
Alongside our dedicated Bachelor’s degree in Immersive Technologies, we actively contribute to a variety of other Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.
BACHELOR
IN IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES
The first Bachelor’s program in Immersive Technologies in Switzerland. Taught entirely in English, this program focuses on Serious Games, Augmented & Virtual Reality, and other forms of immersive media production. Students learn the technical skills needed to design and develop interactive applications, while also building a strong foundation in key related areas such as Human-Computer Interaction, agile project management, and more.
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MAJOR AR & VR IN BSc INFORMATICS AND ECONOMIC INFORMATICS
The Bachelor’s programs in Computer Science and Business Information Technology offer students the opportunity to specialize in Augmented and Virtual Reality through a 24 ECTS-credit major.
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FURTHER MODULES ON AUGMENTED & VIRTUAL REALITY
The Immersive Realities Center is part of the Department of Computer Science and actively contributes to interdisciplinary teaching. Our lecturers and research staff deliver AR & VR modules not only within Computer Science but also in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs across various departments.
Public Outreach
XR Demo
Get hands-on with technology
Test various devices and applications used in different industries.
Presentations
Spanning Practice and Research
Learn more about the current state and applications of XR.
Consulting
Neutral and independent – up-to-date and proven
Leverage our long-standing expertise.
Next Events
| WED May 14, 2025 17:30 till 19:00 | Open Day together with AI Robotics Join us for a free, hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and exciting applications. Registration |
| THU May 22, 2025 17:30 till 19:00 | Hands-on info evening Bachelor Immersive Technologies Get hands-on with the latest technologies and gain authentic insights into student life in our BSc ImTech program. Registration |
| THU June 12, 2025 17:00 till 20:00 | XR Fail Night 2025 The Beauty of Failure – Share mistakes, learn from them, and dive into the latest in XR innovations. Get your tickets |
| TUE August 26, 2025 17:30 till 19:00 | Open Day Join us for a free, hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and exciting applications. Registration |
| WED November 12, 2025 17:30 till 19:00 | Open Day Join us for a free, hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and exciting applications. Registration |
| THU – FRI December 4-5, 2025 | Joint Conference on Serious Games – JCSG 2025 At JCSG, science meets practice in Serious Games – enhanced by cross-disciplinary expertise and innovative perspectives. |