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EduAtlasHub·University Brochure
Est. 1460
Public

University of Basel

"Research and education at its best since 1460."
🇨🇭 Switzerland ◯ Basel ◍ 27% international ⬡ Europe
Last updated: June 18, 2026
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QS World 2026
#131
Global Ranking
Acceptance
25%
Students
13100
Tuition/yr
CHF1,700/yr
Employed
88%
Faculty Ratio
12.5
Quick Summary

Since 1460, University of Basel has been one of Switzerland's prominent publics, based in Basel. Ranked #131 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 13100 students including 27% from outside Switzerland. Known for strengths in Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Life Sciences & Medicine, Biological Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.

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Institutional Profile
Who they are

Oldest university in Switzerland with a rich tradition, located in the global heart of the life sciences industry, offering high-quality education at a very low tuition cost.

Subject Strengths
Pharmacy & PharmacologyLife Sciences & MedicineBiological SciencesTheologyAnatomy & Physiology
Founded1460
TypePublic
Total Students13100
Intl Students27%
Faculty Ratio12.5
CampusCity-integrated
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Hospital Basel (USB), University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB), University Psychiatric Clinics (UPK)
AccreditationSwiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#131
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#92
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#81
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Continuing Education
Programs
Available in all faculties, including Life Sciences Graduate School, Humanities Graduate School, and Social Sciences
PhD Programs
Limited (mostly blended learning and MOOCs)
Online Programs
Biozentrum, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), Friedrich Miescher Institute (FMI), Botnar Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTS7
TOEFL95
Min GPA3
GRENot required (optional for some quantitative Master's)
GMATNot required
SATNot required for Swiss Matura; varies for international secondary diplomas
ACTNot required
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Swiss Franc
UG Tuition
CHF1,700/yr
per year · CHF
Living Cost
CHF22,500/yr
per year · CHF
PG Tuition
CHF1,700/yr
per year · CHF
Application Fee
$115
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
CHF24,300/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CHF
Scholarships AvailableUniversity of Basel Social Funds, Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, Solidarity Fund for Foreign Students
Avg Scholarship$10,000
Financial AidGrants available for low-income students via the Social Fund
Work-StudyLimited (Non-EU students restricted to 15 hours per week after 6 months)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Continuing Education programs total
ProgramLevelDuration
Molecular BiologyBACHELOR3-4 YRS
Pharmaceutical SciencesMASTER1-2 YRS
NanosciencesPHD3-5 YRS
EconomicsMBA12-24 MO
PsychologyBACHELOR3-4 YRS
European Global StudiesMASTER1-2 YRS
View All Programs →
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$85,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Basel-based pharmaceutical giants Roche and Novartis
Industry Connections
Excellent (Life sciences hubbiotechand chemical industries)
Notable Alumni
Erasmus of Rotterdam, Paracelsus, Friedrich Nietzsche, Leonhard Euler, Carl Jung
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Limited university-managed housing; students mostly use the Studentische Wohnvermittlung
Sports Facilities
University Sports (Uni Sport) center offering over 100 activities
Student Clubs
Skuba (Student Union), various faculty-specific associations, and interest-based clubs
Library Resources
University Library Basel (one of the largest in Switzerland), Faculty libraries
Exchange Programs
SEMP (Swiss European Mobility Programme), ISEP, and bilateral agreements with top-tier global universities
Summer Programs
Occasional specialized summer schools in Life Sciences and European Global Studies
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What sets it apart
Home to the world-renowned Biozentrum; strategic location at the border of Switzerland, Germany, and France; custodian of the Basel University Library founded in 1460.
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Funding
Scholarships matched to Switzerland

Below is a curated index of international funding opportunities and external scholarship programs that eligible students may apply for when attending this institution.

EPFL Excellence Fellowship Fully Funded CHF 10,000 per semester (CHF 20,000 per academic year) Deadline: December 15 (Main deadline) and April 15 (Secondary deadline) → Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists Fully Funded 1,920 CHF per month for PhD/Research; 3,500 CHF per month for Postdoctoral Deadline: Varies by country (Typically between September and December for the following academic year) → ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) Fully Funded CHF 12,000 per semester Deadline: December 15 (Annual) → CERN Graduate Programme (Origin and Quest Tracks) Fully Funded 5,235 to 6,558 Swiss Francs (CHF) per month (net of tax) Deadline: Multiple deadlines per year (typically March, September, and October) → Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme Varies based on the cost of the program and the student's financial need Deadline: March 31 annually (Varies by local AKF office) → WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center Fellowship Fully Funded Approximately 5,000 CHF per month (subject to location and year) Deadline: Varies (Check WIPO Careers portal for specific vacancy announcements) → View all Switzerland scholarships →
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Questions
Answered
What is the acceptance rate?+
Approximately 25% at University of Basel.
What English score do I need?+
Requirements: IELTS 7 · TOEFL 95.
How much does it cost per year?+
Estimated total cost is CHF24,300/yr per year including tuition and living.
Are scholarships available?+
University of Basel Social Funds, Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, Solidarity Fund for Foreign Students
What is the application deadline?+
Fall: April 30. Spring: November 30.
Can I work while studying?+
Limited (Non-EU students restricted to 15 hours per week after 6 months)
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