About us
A University in the heart of the city
The University of Bern offers top quality across the board: it enjoys special recognition in leading-edge disciplines, is reputed for the excellent quality of its teaching, offers a delightful setting, and a campus environment intimately linked to the social, economic and political life of the city.
A full range of attractive bachelor, master and doctoral degree courses
The University which dates back to the XVIth century, has a comprehensive offering including 8 faculties and some 160 institutes. With 15'000 students, it is of mid-range size among Swiss universities. Unlike the bigger institutions, it retains a human dimension and a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Research – Complete networking
Its academic and research organisation prides itself on its interdisciplinarity, exemplified by its four National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR): Climate, North-South, Trade Regulation and TransCure. Additionally it shares the MUST (experimental physics) with the ETH Zurich. The University is actively involved in a wide range of European and worldwide research projects, notably in the field of Space Research.
Continuing Education
Education doesn’t stop with the university degree. Continuing Education at university level in Bern is supported by the faculties, institutes and the Centre for University Continuing Education. It offers 46 courses of study, all of which are suitable for practising professionals and lead to one of three qualifications: Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), Diploma or Certificate of Advcanced Studies (DAS or CAS). Master courses exclusive to the University of Bern include International Law and Economics (MILE), Health administration (MHA), Evaluation (MAS Ev), Dance culture (MAS TK) or Pastoral Care (MAS PCPP). In addition, students can choose from a number of individual courses.
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