Annual Report
The official annual report with the complete annual financial statements is available to download as a PDF.
Archive of former Annual reports 2010-2023.
Detailed statistics and interactive graphics can also be found on the following pages:
2024 at a glance
Social benefits
The University of Bern conducts world-class research work that frequently directly benefits the people of Bern – through findings on the treatment of sleep disorders, for example, or a weather app for Bern that delivers heat wave warnings and health tips.
Mobility with ENLIGHT
The University of Bern has linked its course catalog to ENLIGHT partner universities to facilitate student and lecturer mobility. Employees of the University of Bern were involved in 35 percent of all submissions during the first ENLIGHT calls.
More efficient research
University Core Facilities have bundled vital research infrastructure since 2024. These not only help improve the quality and efficiency of the research conducted, but also promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
Climate neutrality
The University’s revision of its strategy of climate neutrality has prompted it to focus on innovative abatement measures and participatory collaboration instead of carbon offset certificates.
Academic careers
Responsibility for the promotion of early career researchers has been consolidated as part of the vice-rectorate restructuring project. Additional programs for earning additional qualifications both inside and outside the academy are being implemented at the doctoral and postdoctoral level.
Annual financial statements
In the reporting year, the contribution from the Canton of Bern amounted to CHF 334.1 million, with a total turnover of CHF 982.8 million. In the accounts, the University generated a total deficit of CHF 37.1 million. In basic funding, there was a loss of CHF 53.4 million.