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University of Basel - SWITZERLAND

Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

 

The Partnership
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information. Application deadlines for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter semester, or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study Abroad Coordinator.

 

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The University-Universität Basel

About the University

The University of Basel was founded in 1459 and first opened its doors to students in 1460. It is the oldest university in Switzerland and has strongly been influenced by the rich humanist heritage of the city. Today there are more than 8,000 students in the 6 faculties of the university, taught by 850 senior and about 400 junior teaching staff in 55 main subjects.

 

About the City

Basel, the third largest city of Switzerland, is located in the Northwest of the country, on the Rhine. Germany and France are just a tramride away. The city has a population of approximately 200,000 and the greater area, called the Regio,has around 500,000 inhabitants. Apart from its many historical sights of the Celtic, Roman and Enlightenment periods, the city offers a rich cultural life: about 30 museums, art galleries, and a theatre of international reputation.

 

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Academic System

All studies are basically divided into a Grundstudium (basic studies) and a Hauptstudium (advanced studies). Usually, there are examinations at the end of each period. The duration of these periods varies: the Grundstudium usually lasts about two years, the Hauptstudium an additional two or three years. 

Many departments produce their own detailed list of courses. Exchange students should contact the departments they are planning to study with directly so that a list of courses can be sent to them before their arrival in Basel

 

Details & Information:
 

Full name of the University Universität Basel
Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) Unlimited
Areas of study open for exchange students Theology, Law, Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Economics, Business Studies, Social Sciences, Psychology
Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties N/A
Areas of study not available to MAUI students Specialized Master Programs, Medicine, MAS courses
Utrecht Network contact person Andrea Delpho & Gérald Zimmermann
Petersplatz 1
4003 Basel
Switzerland
Tel.: ++41-(0)61-267-30 28
fax: ++41-(0)61-267-30 35
mobility@unibas.ch
Contact person incoming students Andrea Delpho & Gérald Zimmermann
Petersplatz 1
4003 Basel
Switzerland
Tel.: ++41-(0)61-267-30 28
fax: ++41-(0)61-267-30 35
mobility@unibas.ch
General website of the university www.unibas.ch
Website of the international office/website for incoming students www.unibas.ch/mobilitaet
Academic calendar The academic year is divided into two semesters: fall semester and spring semester.
Fall semester:17 September 2012- 21 December 2012
Spring semester: 25.02.2013 - 31.05.2013
Examination period Various periods according to the regulations of the departments, in general during the weeks following the end of the term
Orientation session(s) for incoming students Beginning of the semester, no costs
Cultural program during the semester
ECTS available All fields
Application deadline(s) for admission Spring semester: October 30
Autumn semester: April 30
Application materials on the website or paper copies only? To be emailed to the applicants
Course registratoin deadline(s) Announced in the official course catalogue online
http://www.unibas.ch>Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Language requirements The main language of instruction at the University of Basel is German, therefore a good command of German is necessary to study in Basel, especially at the undergraduate level. Foreign languages and literatures are generally taught in the language of the subject. At the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Business and Economics some courses are taught in English.
The colloquial language is a German dialect.
Language test certificate required? If so, which and when No
Preparatory language course for incoming students Language classes are offered by the University Language Centre respective the German Department.
For further information, dates, costs etc. please refer to:http://www.sprachenzentrum.unibas.ch/
Courses taught in English English Philology, a number of courses at the science departments, the Faculty of Economics, the Law School and the Europa-Institute. For Master programs offered fully or partially in English, please refer to:
http://internationalaffairs.unibas.ch/programmes-in-english/
Internships available? No
Student jobs available/allowed? Yes
Housing assistance & how to apply All student halls and a selection of private rooms and flats are available for exchange students. For further information and registration please contact the respective hall or organisation directly.
Housing options Please refer to
www.unibas.ch à UNI-LEBEN > Wohnen
Housing application deadline(s) To be checked with the concerned institutions
Cost estimates per month (in Euro)  
Housing
€400
Meals
€400
Books
N/A
Local Transportation
€40
Health Insurance
€80
Other
€265 (various monthly expenses)
Additional fees to pay N/A
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed?

No general regulations, but overseas students often have to buy Swiss health insurance.

Health facilities at the university No (but the University Hospital is very close to the main university buildings)
Other relevant information

www.unibas.ch
www.unibas.ch/mobilitaet

Summer courses available?

A number of summer schools (i.e. Nursing Science. Law and Economics, Cultural Studies, History), please refer to:
http://internationalaffairs.unibas.ch/summer-schools/summer-schools-in-basel/

Last update of this information January 2012

 

How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.