University of Basel
Switzerland · Basel
The oldest university in Switzerland; a pharmaceutical cluster (Roche, Novartis).
- Tuition
- CHF 850 / semester
- Founded
- 1460
- Students
- 13,000
- QS 2027
- #150
- IELTS from
- 7
- Bachelor language
- German
The same for all students
Schools and programmes
- Life Sciences (Biozentrum)
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Nanoscience
Application deadlines (2027 intake)
- — Application for the autumn semester (typical). Many cantonal universities with foreign certificates — 30 April; check the website
Documents required
- International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
- Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
- Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
- Entrance exam (if required)
- German / French C1 or English (master’s)
- Motivation letter / essay
- Proof of funds (for the visa)
- D visa and canton permit
- Photo for documents
- Pay the application fee
- Health insurance
Official links
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