GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland
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NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2021/2022
Unlimited
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Andrea Delpho
International Office
Student Exchange
Petersplatz 1
CH-4001 Basel
+41 61 207 30 28
mobility@unibas.ch
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Same
APPLICATION WEBSITE
Forms will be send to nominated students by the coordinator.
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
Forms will be send to nominated students by the coordinator.
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
All subjects listed here except the restricted areas listed below.
Faculties: Humanities, Sciences, Psychology, Theology, Business and Economics, Law
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
There are no undergraduate programs taught uniquely in English, but many have some courses in English. Selection varies in the different areas.
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
Yes
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
Yes, but only in some faculties
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
Medicine and specialized Master programs.
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Medicine, Sports Science, Nursing, specialized Master programs like toxicology etc., restrictions in biology.
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
For both undergraduate & graduate
We do not have minimum or maximum credits, depends on the students’ needs and the home institutions.
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Upon arrival.
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
After the fourth week of the lecture period.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
At least level B2 of the language of instruction.
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
No
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
Yes. Costs depend on the course layout. We reimburse each exchange student for one German language course.
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?
Students need to check the prerequisites for any given course in the online course catalogue.
The international office or the faculty advisors can assist students select courses.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
DATES
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
Semester 1/Fall: 30 April
Semester 2/Spring: 31 October
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester 1/Fall: 20 September 2021 - 24 December 2021
Semester 2/Spring: 21 February 2022 - 03 June 2022
EXAMINATION PERIOD
Depends on Faculties, during lecture period or in January and in June.
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
(i.e. semester ends in December and exams are late January).
Rules about taking exams early depend on the departments and the instructors, no general rule.
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
On individual basis at the start of the term.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
COSTS
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN CHF)
1600 - 1800
HOUSING
525 - 700
MEALS
500
BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS
100
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
50
HEALTH INSURANCE
100
OTHER
250-450
IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?
Yes, but exemption is not automatic, depending on the cantonal decision.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Yes. No guarantee.
HOUSING OPTIONS
Student houses, housing agency, or free market
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
Separate, online, and as early as possible.
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
The University Hospital is just next door to the university.
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
No
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
Yes, but only with a work permit.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
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