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University of Basel

MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program


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.

Universität Basel

 

About the City and 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.

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.
 

Full name of university Universität Basel
Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2010/2011
(indicate total number of semesters)
No limited number
Areas of study open for MAUI students (list explicitly)

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

Medicine: special arrangements regarding the selection of courses

Certain specialized Master programs, like Molecular biology or Sustainable development: special arrangements regarding the selection of courses
Areas of study not available to MAUI students. Master of Advanced Studies programs
Utrecht Network contact person
(name, full address, phone/fax/email)
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 for incoming students (name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail) 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 web site of the university www.unibas.ch
Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students www.unibas.ch/mobilitaet
Academic calendar

Academic calendar:
The academic year is divided into two semesters: fall semester and spring semester.
Spring semester: 21 February 2010 – 3 June 2011
Fall semester: 20 September 2010- 23 December 2010

Examination period(s)

Various periods according to the regulations of the departments,
in general during the two weeks following the end of the term

Orientation session(s) for incoming students 
(indicate date and costs)
Beginning of the semester, no costs
Cultural program during the semester
ECTS available
(list fields if not all)
All fields
Application deadline(s) for admission

Spring semester: October 30
Autumn semester: April 30

Application material on the web site or paper copies only To be emailed to the applicants
Course registration deadline(s) To be announced according to the regulations of the department
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 (the colloquial language is a German dialect). Languages and literatures are generally taught in the language of the subject

Language test certificate requirements
(if so, which and when: before admission, upon arrival)
No
Preparatory language course for incoming students
(indicate dates and courses)

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 employment Yes
Housing assistance
(indicate how to apply)

Housing assistance:

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
Meals
Books
Local Transportation
Health Insurance
 

260.- for rent
360.- for food
130.- for health insurance
35.- for clothes
35.- for public transportation
100.- for free-time activities
130.- additional costs

Additional fees to pay
(indicate amounts and subjects)
No university fee
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed No general regualtions, 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? If so, please list.

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 25, 2010

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.