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Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, German Language, Health and Human Performance, Health Professions, International Studies, Liberal Arts, Physics, Sciences, Sociology
Undergraduate/Graduate:
Graduate, Undergraduate
Application Fee:
250
Program Description:
Universität Basel
The University of Basel has an international reputation of outstanding achievements in research and teaching. Founded in 1460, the University of Basel is the oldest university in Switzerland and has a history of success going back over 550 years.
As a comprehensive university offering a wide range of high-quality educational opportunities, the University of Basel attracts students from Switzerland and the entire world, offering them outstanding studying conditions as they work towards their bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degrees. Today, the University of Basel has around 13,000 students from over a hundred nations, including 2,700 PhD students.
The city of Basel is home to the oldest university in Switzerland. Founded upon the initiative of local citizens in 1460, the University of Basel is a modern and attractive center of teaching, learning, and research situated in the heart of the historic old town. Basel is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Basel is among the most important cultural centers of Switzerland. The city comprises a large number of theatres and many museums. Basel has often been the site of peace negotiations and other international meetings. Basel's airport is set up for airfreight; heavy goods reach the city and the heart of continental Europe from the North Sea by ship along the Rhine. The main European routes for the highway and railway transport of freight cross in Basel. The outstanding location benefits logistics corporations, which operate globally from Basel. Trading firms are traditionally well represented in the Basel Region.
Academics
Areas of study open to undergraduate exchange students in English:
English Philology entirely, other areas at the Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Business and Economics partly
Areas of study open to graduate exchange students:
If you plan on taking courses in a language other than English, it is recommended that you have at least a level of B2 in the language of instruction.
The University of Basel will reimburse each exchange student for one German language course.
Important Dates
Fall
Spring
Program Dates:
September 17th - December 21st
February 26th - June 1st
Exam Period(s):
January
July
*Please note, these are estimated dates and are subject to change. For the most updated information, please visit the host university website.
Costs
Estimated Monthly Costs of Living in Euro:
Housing: 400-600
Meals: 250
Local Transportation: 50
Course Materials: 100
Health Insurance: 100
Housing
Options
There are several student residence options for incoming exchange students. Students also have the option to rent private rooms or flats. To assist with finding housing that will fit your needs, the University uses student accommodation services.
For more information, please visit the University’s Housing Website
Helpful Links
Click here for more information about the University of Basel.
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
