University of Basel
Basel · Sitio web oficial ↗
University of Basel is in Basel, Switzerland; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German. Tuition for international students: CHF 850 (≈ US$1,000) per term (reference). Standard entry requirements: IB Diploma 32 out of 42 points (without bonus points), six subjects, one of group 4 or 5 at Higher Level. Applying: intake: September, february; application fee CHF 100.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition CHF 850 per term (≈ US$1,000) The college asks you to show CHF 24,000 in available funds for the student visa (visa paperwork). This is proof you can pay, not a bill. |
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| Money from the college | No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | IB Diploma: 32 out of 42 points (without bonus points), six subjects, one of group 4 or 5 at Higher Level. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 30 nov (Main round) Last round: Main round, 30 abr. |
| Where and how students live | Basel · 73 km from ZRH airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Dominio del inglés | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | No (reference)Fuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “German is the primary language of instruction for bachelor's degree programs.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The language of instruction in bachelor's degree programs, but also in some master's degree programs, is predominantly German.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Biologie (BSc) · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Duration of study 6 Semester Credits 180 Language German & English”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Start of program Fall semester”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Computer Science / Informatik (BSc) · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Duration of study 6 Semester Credits 180 Language German & English”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Start of program Fall semester”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Wirtschaftswissenschaften (BA) · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Duration of study 6 Semester Credits 180 Language German & English”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Start of program Fall and spring semester”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September, february Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The following is an overview of the requirements for admission to a bachelor's degree program in the academic year 2026/2027 (fall semester 2026 and spring semester 2027)”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applicants are advised that entrance to a number of courses and programs is possible in the fall semester only.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | CHF 100 one-time (≈ US$121) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “An application fee of CHF 100 is due when you submit an application to study at the university.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Required documents:”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Passport or National ID card PDF Compulsory”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Required documents:”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“School reports from last 3 school years PDF Compulsory”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — february | 30 novFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor programs students with foreign qualifications (special deadlines below) Semester Spring Semester 2027 Sign up until 30 Nov 2026”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Bachelor programs (students with foreign qualifications ) Application deadline for the spring semester 2027: 30 November 2026.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — September intake | 30 abrFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor programs students with foreign qualifications Semester Fall Semester 2027 Sign up until 30 Apr 2027”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applications for the fall semester 2027 are possible from 1 February 2027 (application deadline: 30 April 2027).”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | CHF 850 per term (≈ US$1,000) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Proof of funds for the student visa | CHF 24,000 per year (≈ US$28,900) (reference) Funds you must document for the first year to receive the student visa (needed for the student visa). |
Fuentes (3)
“Students enrolled at the university are charged a fee of CHF 850 each semester.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Proof of sufficient financial resources to cover the cost of living in Switzerland.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“by providing proof of personal assets of generally at least CHF 24,000.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Ubicación
| City / state | Basel |
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| Nearest major airport | Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 73 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q372608 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).