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.
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.
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 | |
| Summer courses available? | A number of summer schools (i.e. Nursing Science. Law and Economics, Cultural Studies, History), please refer to: |
| 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.