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Bachelor's open days

December, 5 and 6, 2023

Ready for check-in! On 5 and 6 December, the University of Bern opens its doors to all prospective students. In addition to the information sessions held by the institutes, there will be information stands where you can discuss your questions about studying directly with students.

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University and studies

Dies academicus 2023

The Dies academicus, the University of Bern's foundation ceremony, will take place this year on December 2, 2023 at the Casino Bern. The University of Bern will award three honorary doctorates and present other awards.

General Secretariat

Matter and the Universe

An astronomical waltz reveals a sextuplet of planets

Media Release of the University of Bern and the University of Geneva

A question for Livia Bühler

Why are people looking for the speed rush?

The online magazine of the University of Bern

Studies

Admissions Office (ZIB)

Sustainable teaching

Let's talk about waste!

The online magazine of the University of Bern (in German)

Research

Priority Topics

International Law

Rebuilding Ukraine with Russian Money

Can the frozen Russian assets serve as a lifeline for Ukraine's reconstruction? While some in the current debate advocate for seizing these funds as reparations, the legal road ahead is far from straightforward.

World Trade Institute WTI

Matter and the Universe

Quest for cosmic ice

The federal government is providing CHF 1.3 million in funding for the development of a new type of space instrument under the leadership of Nicolas Thomas. In future, it will be used to study water ice beneath the surface of comets, planets and moons.

The online magazine of the University of Bern (in German)

Study start

Registration open for the "SCRIPT" cannabis study

To the media release (in German)

People

Pioneer of fair algorithms

In December 2023, the most highly endowed prize of the University of Bern will go to the US computer scientist Aaron Roth. His research aims to incorporate social norms into algorithms and to better protect privacy.

The online magazine of the University of Bern

Between the tartan track and the lecture hall

Angelica Moser is one of the best pole vaulters in the world. At the same time, she is studying for a master's degree in business administration at the University of Bern. The high-flyer believes that her studies are the perfect complement to her daily training and competition routine.

The online magazine of the University of Bern (in German)

Prix Lux 2023 goes to CLASH Bern

CLASH Bern (Collectif de Lutte contre les Attitudes Sexistes en milieu Hospitalier) is a collective of medical students who stand against sexism in everyday hospital and university life.

The online magazine of the University of Bern (in German)

In action for more movement in schools

BougerBouger is a podcast project by students of sport science. The vision of this inspiring group is that movement at school should not be limited to sport classes. In this interview, they talk about what motivates them and how they balance their commitment with their studies.

The online magazine of the University of Bern (in German)

Determine the path – make the choice

“A person who writes is never as free as in the first sentence.” Christian von Zimmermann, lecturer in Modern German Literature and Edition Philology, goes on a ramble in an essay about decisions in literature.

The online magazine of the University of Bern

Better surgical outcomes with Deep Learning

Negin Ghamsarian is a postdoctoral researcher at the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research. She is convinced: Deep Learning facilitates the automatic analysis of surgical videos to better predict postoperative complications and offer more precise surgical interventions.

Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Gaming for health

Mike Falkner develops video games for older adults with the aim to train memory and fine motor skills – and thus help prevent diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's disease.

The online magazine of the University of Bern

This is Bern

Learn more

The University of Bern is closely associated with the Swiss capital city of Bern. Academic excellence has earned Bern an international reputation. A large variety of education, sport and cultural opportunities as well as high living and environmental standards make Bern an attractive place for undergraduates, researchers and doctoral students.

International exchange opportunities

The University of Bern has over 300 partner universities all over the world. Find out from two of our students why they loved studying abroad.

University of Bern Internationals

Bereit für neues

Share your future at the University of Berne

Continuing education program 2024 – Ready for something new? Shape your future at the University of Bern: the new 2024 continuing education program is here!

More information (in German)

12th day of teaching, renaissance of analog.

On the "Day of Teaching" which will take place on Friday 16 February 2024, 09:00 - 15:00, the question of the added value of personal interaction and social togetherness in an increasingly digitized higher education will be explored.

University didactics and teaching development

Good teaching at the University of Bern

On this website you will find an overview of all the services, support and promotional measures that contribute to good teaching at the University of Bern. The page is only available in German.

Vize-Rectorate Teaching

War in Ukraine

Information and support

The University of Bern strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and supports Ukrainian students and researchers.

War in Ukraine

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Measures regarding energy supply

Update 17.04.2023: The Cantonal Government decided to suspend the mission of the Special Task Force Energy Shortage as of April 30, 2023. As before, the University of Bern recommends all employees and students to implement energy-saving measures of all kinds in their professional and private environment.

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