University of Bern
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University of Bern is in Bern, Switzerland; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German, English. Tuition for international students: CHF 2,550 (≈ US$3,100) per term (reference). Standard entry requirements: IB Diploma 32 out of 42 points (without bonus points); Upper secondary school-leaving certificate (general) at least 12 school years, of which at least 3 years at academic upper secondary school. Applying: intake: September, february; application fee CHF 155.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition CHF 2,550 per term (≈ US$3,100) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | IB Diploma: 32 out of 42 points (without bonus points). Upper secondary school-leaving certificate (general): at least 12 school years, of which at least 3 years at academic upper secondary school. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Aug 31 (Late applications) Last round: Main round, Apr 30. |
| Where and how students live | Bern · 101 km from ZRH airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| 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.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in German | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Business Administration · 3 years Source (3)“Business Administration (Major)”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The bachelor’s degree program, which is worth 180 ECTS credits, lasts six semesters”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“At bachelor level, the teaching language is always German except for studies of foreign languages.”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Computer Science · 3 years Source (3)“Computer Science (Major)”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The bachelor’s degree program, which is worth 180 ECTS credits, lasts six semesters”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“At bachelor level, the teaching language is always German except for studies of foreign languages.”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | English · 3 years Source (3)“Studies: Bachelor of Arts in English - Faculty of Humanities”www.philhist.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All courses are taught in English; however, German is the primary language of academic exchange at the University of Bern, and all undergraduate students are expected to be proficient in German.”www.philhist.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The bachelor’s degree program, which is worth 180 ECTS credits, lasts six semesters”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Minimum German level (CEFR) | C1 Source (1)“Candidates who wish to enroll in a bachelor’s program at the University of Bern and are not native speakers of German must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language (level C1).”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | No — aid is based on need, not meritSources (1)“The University of Bern does not award scholarships itself, nor does it organize entrance or admission exams abroad for study programs.”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“All courses are taught in English; however, German is the primary language of academic exchange at the University of Bern, and all undergraduate students are expected to be proficient in German.”www.philhist.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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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)“Lectures in the fall semester start in the middle of September.”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Some bachelor’s and master’s degree programs can also be started in the spring semester.”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | CHF 155 one-time (≈ US$187) Source (1)“Regular application fee (regular online application): CHF 105 (from fall semester 26 CHF 155)”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required Source (1)“Photocopy of your valid passport or official identity card.”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“photocopies of your school-leaving certificate and of the certificates of the last 3 years on upper secondary school level”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Late applications — Application — September intake | Aug 31Source (1)“Any late application must arrive at the Admissions Office at the latest by August 31 for the fall semester or by January 31 for the spring semester (exceptions: major and minor options worth 60 ECTS credits for Sport Science bachelor’s degrees and all medical branches of studies).”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — february | Dec 15Source (2)“Apply online at www.application.unibe.ch. Your online application must be completed and reach us by the following date:”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Spring semester December 15”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Late applications — Application — february | Jan 31Source (1)“Any late application must arrive at the Admissions Office at the latest by August 31 for the fall semester or by January 31 for the spring semester (exceptions: major and minor options worth 60 ECTS credits for Sport Science bachelor’s degrees and all medical branches of studies).”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application — September intake | Apr 30Source (2)“Apply online at www.application.unibe.ch. Your online application must be completed and reach us by the following date:”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Fall semester April 30”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 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 2,550 per term (≈ US$3,100) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | CHF 1,500 per month (≈ US$1,800) (2026–27 figure) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Cost not yet determined Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (5)
“Regular tuition fee CHF 850 per semester”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Non-Swiss students CHF 1,700 per semester, in addition to the regular tuition fee, if they did not have their civil law residence in Switzerland or the Principality of Liechtenstein at the time of obtaining their university entrance qualification to a bachelor's degree program*”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students must allow for a minimum of CHF 1,500 per month to cover living expenses in Switzerland.”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“INFORMATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2026/27”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students from non-EU/EFTA countries with a health insurance cover according to Swiss law may apply for an exemption from mandatory health insurance.”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (1)“There are several student residences. As the number of rooms is limited an early application is highly recommended.”www.unibe.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Bern |
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| Nearest major airport | Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 101 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q659080 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).