Universität Bern

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Universität Bern is a comprehensive, research-intensive institution in the capital of Switzerland, globally renowned for its excellence in climate science, space research, and sustainability studies. Its strongest academic offerings span the medical sciences, humanities, and social sciences, heavily supported by collaborations with international research bodies and institutions. The university offers a welcoming environment for global scholars, featuring a dedicated International Office that provides comprehensive guidance on visas, housing, and integration, alongside a growing portfolio of English-taught master’s and doctoral programs. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its deeply embedded integration into the urban fabric of Bern, offering students a vibrant campus life surrounded by UNESCO-listed architecture while remaining just minutes away from the Swiss Alps. International students benefit from a diverse academic community where nearly fifteen percent of the student body comes from abroad, ensuring a globally minded and culturally rich learning experience.

Background

The University of Bern (German: Universität Bern; French: Université de Berne; Latin: Universitas Bernensis) is a public research university in the Swiss capital of Bern. It was founded in 1834. It is regulated and financed by the canton of Bern. It is a comprehensive university offering a broad choice of courses and programs in eight faculties and some 150 institutes. With around 19,000 students, the University of Bern is the third largest university in Switzerland.

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