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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.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | 137 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 158 |
Social Sciences & Management | 230 |
Arts & Humanities | 301 |
Natural Sciences | 440 |

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.
Study programs at UNIL
Journalism & Media
Public Management and Policy
Engineering & Technology
Sustainable Management and Technology
Law
International Business Law
Medicine
Medical Biology
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
International Master of Public Administration
Public Management and Policy
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Actuarial Science
Medical Biology
Economics & Business Management
Actuarial Science
International Master of Public Administration
Public Management and Policy
Sustainable Management and Technology
Economics & Business Management
Economics, Subject Area Management
Social Sciences & Management
Economics, Subject Area Management
Economics, subject area Political Economy
Other
Life Sciences
Neuroscience
Social Psychology

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.
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.

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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