About BASEL
University of Basel (BASEL) — public non-profit university. It is located in Basel, Switzerland. BASEL is one of the oldest institutions in the country. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), Utrecht Network, BASEL is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 136 place in the world.
BASEL does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
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Basel, Switzerland
- Establishment year
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1460
- Students
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12,556
- International students
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2,875
- Rating QS 2023
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#136
BASEL tuition fees
The academic calendar at BASEL is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Switzerland. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Locals and foreigners study at BASEL for the same price — from 670 USD per year. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelorcitizens and foreigners
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1,668 USD/year
- Mastercitizens and foreigners
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1,668 USD/year
- Doctoratecitizens and foreigners
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670 USD/year
Bachelor degree at BASEL
You can't enter a Swedish university right after the 11th grade. Therefore, before entering, foreign students need to study for 2 years at a university in their native country. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
- IELTS
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6
- TOEFL iBT
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80
- TOEFL PBT
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550
BASEL campus
The university campus is located within Basel. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. BASEL regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
You can stay in the country for six months after graduation by applying for a job seeker visa. You need to apply for such a visa in advance. Graduates of BASEL find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
