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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 is in top-120 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 123 place among top institutions.
BASEL does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
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 658 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.
You can't enter a Swiss 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 submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80.
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550
Master's degree at BASEL
It is impossible to enter BASEL for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550
Doctorate degree at BASEL
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 79.
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
550
BASEL campus
The university campus is located in Basel. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. BASEL accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
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 are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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