Visiting students
Are you studying at a university that does not have an exchange agreement with the University of Bern and would like to study here for one or two semesters?
Requirements
- If you are registered at or have a leave of absence from a recognized foreign university for the entire duration of the study period in question, you can apply for visiting student program.
- The maximum period is limited to two semesters (no possibility of extending).
- We do not accept visiting students for the degree programs of Medicine, Dental Medicine or Veterinary Medicine.
- You can acquire ECTS credits during your stay as a visiting student, but you cannot complete your studies here (Bachelor's or Master's degree).
Applying as a visiting student
- Apply by the prescribed deadline using the designated PDF registration form and submit the required documents by e-mail info.zib@unibe.ch to the Admissions Office. The application form contains detailed information about the documents you need to submit.
- Once we have received your application, we will send you an email informing you of the next steps.