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About UNIL

University of Lausanne (UNIL) — public non-profit university. It is located in Lausanne, Switzerland. The higher education institution was founded in the 16th century and is one of the oldest institutions in the country. UNIL is an active member of Rectors' Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS), European University Association (EUA), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).

QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which UNIL is on top-220.

UNIL does research in different fields of study and offers master and doctorate programs.

LocationLausanne, Switzerland
Establishment year1537
Students11,406
International students3,026

Place in ratings

Rating QS2024#221
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Accounting & Finance137
Life Sciences & Medicine158
Social Sciences & Management230
Arts & Humanities301
Natural Sciences440
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UNIL tuition fees

The academic calendar at UNIL is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UNIL are equal for locals and foreigners, and start from 1,090 USD per year. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.

It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.

Academic calendarSemesters
Financial AidYes
BachelorLocal2,730USD/yearForeign1,267USD/year
Master1,090USD/year

Study programs at UNIL

Journalism & Media
Public Management and Policy
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, IELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresCAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5
Engineering & Technology
Sustainable Management and Technology
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Law
International Business Law
Study degreeLLM
Study formFull-time
Duration3 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 600, TOEFL iBT — 100
Medicine
Medical Biology
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration18 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration18 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
International Master of Public Administration
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Public Management and Policy
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, IELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresCAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration18 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Earth Sciences
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Environmental Sciences
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Actuarial Science
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Medical Biology
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration18 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Economics & Business Management
Actuarial Science
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
International Master of Public Administration
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Public Management and Policy
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, IELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresCAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5
Sustainable Management and Technology
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5
Other programs
Economics & Business Management
Economics, Subject Area Management
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Economics, Subject Area Management
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Economics, subject area Political Economy
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Other
Life Sciences
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Neuroscience
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Social Psychology
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at UNIL

You cannot enter a Swedish 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 UNIL

To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 100. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.

IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT100
TOEFL PBT600

UNIL campus

The educational institution has a suburban campus. This means that students study close to a big city and can quickly get to it by public transport. At the same time, this location allows you to create a close-knit student community, since all events are held on campus. 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. UNIL regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.

Campus TypeSuburban
LibraryYes
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What to do after graduation

A job seeker visa allows graduates to stay in the country for up to 6 months. UNIL graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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