University of Basel
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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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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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 avr.. |
| 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.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | No (reference)Sources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “German is the primary language of instruction for bachelor's degree programs.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Biologie (BSc) · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Duration of study 6 Semester Credits 180 Language German & English”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Start of program Fall semester”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Computer Science / Informatik (BSc) · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Duration of study 6 Semester Credits 180 Language German & English”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Start of program Fall semester”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Wirtschaftswissenschaften (BA) · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Duration of study 6 Semester Credits 180 Language German & English”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Start of program Fall and spring semester”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 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 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | CHF 100 one-time (≈ US$121) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “An application fee of CHF 100 is due when you submit an application to study at the university.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Required documents:”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Passport or National ID card PDF Compulsory”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Required documents:”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“School reports from last 3 school years PDF Compulsory”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — february | 30 nov.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor programs students with foreign qualifications (special deadlines below) Semester Spring Semester 2027 Sign up until 30 Nov 2026”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bachelor programs (students with foreign qualifications ) Application deadline for the spring semester 2027: 30 November 2026.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — September intake | 30 avr.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor programs students with foreign qualifications Semester Fall Semester 2027 Sign up until 30 Apr 2027”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applications for the fall semester 2027 are possible from 1 February 2027 (application deadline: 30 April 2027).”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Proof of funds for the student visa | CHF 24,000 per year (≈ US$28,900) (reference) Funds you must document for the first year to receive the student visa (needed for the student visa). |
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Students enrolled at the university are charged a fee of CHF 850 each semester.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Proof of sufficient financial resources to cover the cost of living in Switzerland.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“by providing proof of personal assets of generally at least CHF 24,000.”www.unibas.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Lieu
| 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).