Universität Basel

Overview

English Name: University of Basel

Local Name: Université de Bâle

Acronyms: UNIBAS

Founded: 1460

Control Type: Public

Entity Type: Non-profit

World Rank: #339

Rank in Switzerland: #7

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Founded in 1460, the Universität Basel (University of Basel) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Basel (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Basel-Stadt.

Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Universität Basel (UNIBAS) is a medium-sized coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Universität Basel (UNIBAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIBAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Address book entry for Universität Basel: location, phone, email, web, and social channels. The press or media office handles institutional inquiries; admissions handles student-specific queries.

Academic Details

Universität Basel's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.

Academic Structures

Below is the academic-unit breakdown for Universität Basel. Inter-faculty credit transfer rules vary; check whether modules outside your home faculty count toward your degree before enrolling.

Degrees

Each qualification level at Universität Basel appears below with its degrees. Research-by-thesis versus taught master's programmes differ in structure, assessment, and graduate-school positioning.

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz.

Programs Offered

Universität Basel's catalogue, searchable by name and grouped by level. Joint programmes with partner institutions appear here but carry dual-credentialing rules worth checking with both bodies.

How to apply to Universität Basel

Below is a five-step path through the application process at Universität Basel, useful for first-time applicants and international students.

1. 1
   Browse the programme catalogue

   Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Universität Basel runs 63 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

2. 2
   Check eligibility for your chosen programme

   Before applying to Universität Basel, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Switzerland.

3. 3
   Get your documents ready

   Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Universität Basel's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

4. 4
   Apply through the official channel

   Lodge your application through the official website (www.unibas.ch). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

5. 5
   Reach out and track your application

   Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +41 (61) 267 3111. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Universität Basel

A short Q&A covering Universität Basel's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.

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