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About unibe
University of Bern (unibe) — public non-profit university. It is located in Bern, Switzerland. As a member of European University Association (EUA), unibe is actively working on developing the academic environment.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-160. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-100.
At unibe, you can get a master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
Location
Bern, Switzerland
Establishment year
1834
Students
11,090
International students
1,774
Female students
57%
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As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at unibe is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at unibe is the same for locals and foreigners — from 389 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
You cannot enter a Swiss university immediately after the 11th grade. Before admission, foreign students must study for 2 years at a university in their native country.
Master's degree at unibe
In order to enroll at unibe for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 92. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
92
TOEFL PBT
580
unibe campus
The campus of unibe is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Student life at unibe is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
In order to stay in Switzerland for another 6 months after graduation, you can apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of unibe 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. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
