The University of Bern is international to the core with top-class academics and a comprehensive range of study programs in a location of outstanding beauty in Switzerland’s capital city.

The University of Bern stands for excellence in teaching and research across the entire institution. Its comprehensive study programs range from the sciences to the humanities and beyond. A number of Master programs are taught in English. These include climate science, computer science, life sciences, biomedical engineering, business, economics, mathematics and political, legal and economic philosophy. Most doctoral programs and doctorates are also available in English. All Bachelor courses are taught in German. Exchange students can choose from a varied list of courses in English.

A warm welcome is guaranteed to international students at the University with specially designed services to make you feel quickly at home.

Students can choose to live in halls of residence and eat in one of the numerous cafeterias at reasonable prices. If you are interested in sports, our extensive sports facilities and courses are open to you. You can also join a wide selection of student associations.

Students in Bern benefit from a high quality of life in Switzerland’s capital. Small but divine, Bern offers all the advantages of living in a safe capital city with few of the stresses.

Imagine studying and living in a location of outstanding beauty with a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Old Town of Bern - cultural attractions from top music festivals to museums and easy transport connections to other European capitals and further afield. If you study at our University, imagine no more as all of this and more could be part and parcel of your daily life.