Compass UniBE – University Preparation for Refugee Students
Compass UniBE is a two-semester university preparation program for refugees, who are aiming to study at the University of Bern.

Over the course of a year, you will acquire academic skills and basic academic competencies and prepare yourself linguistically, professionally and organizationally for possible admission to a course of study at the University of Bern. After successfully completing the Compass UniBE university preparation program, you have the opportunity to apply for admission to a regular course of study.
Target group
Refugees (status B, F, N or S) with at least a foreign upper secondary school-leaving certificate (Matura) and good knowledge of German (level B1), who are highly motivated to prepare for admission to study at the University of Bern over a period of one year. (May be subject to further conditions of participation.)
Program duration
Mid-August 2024 to July 2025.
Compass UniBE lasts two semesters; the program starts in the fall semester. The exact dates will be announced.
Application
At the beginning of 2024, you will find the information on the application process for the 2024/25 program year here.
Contact and advice
- Name / Titel
- Ann-Seline Fankhauser
- Funktion
- Project manager
- kompass@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 56 16
- Name / Titel
- Solvej Sörensen
- Funktion
- Scientific staff member
- kompass@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 56 04