Apply to a foreign university with confidence
- Properly fulfilled documents
- Perfect motivation letter
- Support from a personal mentor
- Offers from several universities
Article score: 4.33 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Learn about the admissions process and available programs at UNIL.
Free consultation Are you a representative of this institution?Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
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. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 134 place among top institutions.
UNIL does research in different fields of study and offers master and doctorate programs.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 101-150 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-150 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 157 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 217 |
| Arts & Humanities | 316 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 |

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 633 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.

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.
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.
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.

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.
60+ countries
we work with
$1,000,000 saved
by students through scholarships
6,400 offers
our students got
Want to study at a foreign university but don't know where to start? We can help!
Our specialists will find a university, arrange your documents, fill out the applications, and stay in touch until you receive an offer.

Items 1-5 of 195
Advanced search