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University of Basel

Basel, Switzerland

The University of Basel has an international reputation of outstanding achievements in research and teaching. Founded in 1460, the University of Basel is the oldest university in Switzerland and has a history of success going back over 550 years.

#81 Ranking
2 PhDs
767 Academic Staff
9,440 Students
2,832 Students (int'l)
5,286 Students (female)
Public Institution Type

History

The university opened with a mass held at Basel Minster on 4 April 1460. It has undergone dynamic development ever since its inception. During the first year following its founding, the University Register in Basel listed 226 students and lecturers. Today, the seven faculties at the University of Basel have around 13,000 students and over 350 professors.

Education

The University professes the principle of achievement on all levels and places quality above quantity. It has the flexible structure necessary for achieving this and provides the requirements for developing creativity and idealism, thereby ensuring superior achievements that do not go unrewarded.

Research

The University of Basel is an international research university with strong roots in one of the world's most productive and innovative economic regions. Several renowned research institutions and international companies with which the university maintains strong partnerships are located in the immediate vicinity.

Career

The University of Basel’s part-time Advanced Studies programs for professionals are suitable for people with a university degree or equivalent qualification, who are currently in work and seeking new opportunities.

PhD Programmes

Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)

Ph.D. Biozentrum Fellowship Program
Ph.D. Plant Science

University of Basel Scholarships

PhD Master Bachelor

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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists

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ACES Education Fund

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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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Mozida African Master Scholarship

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Mozida Foundation

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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship

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Anonymous Hope Fund

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Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation

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iVisa Annual Scholarship

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$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care

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Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship

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Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship

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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists

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University of Basel

Basel, Switzerland

Independent provider

ACES Scholarships

Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund

Location not available

Independent provider

ServiceScape Scholarship

Merit-based Need-based

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Location not available

Independent provider

Various benefits

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government

Location not available

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Mozida African Master Scholarship

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Mozida Foundation

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Independent provider

Various benefits

Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

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Independent provider

World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship

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The Ramsay Centre

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Scholarship for students with disabilities

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Anonymous Hope Fund

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Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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Anonymous Hope Fund

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Anonymous Hope Fund

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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation

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iVisa Annual Scholarship

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$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship

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$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care

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University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2023

81 2

2022

83 4

2021

87

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2024

123 -22

2023

101 2

2022

103

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2024

124 12

2023

136 2

2022

138

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

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2023

150 -15

2022

135

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Student services

An efficiently functioning administration allows the academic units to focus on their areas of expertise. The administration offers professional services to make an important contribution to providing an attractive environment for studying, teaching and research at the University of Basel.

Housing services

At larger conferences the overnight accommodation of participants generates, after travel, the most carbon emissions. On the other hand, local Basel hospitality businesses profit from these visitors.

Library services

Basel University Library (UB) houses more than eight million print and handwritten manuscripts, maps and diagrams, pictorial documents and other media. In terms of its inventory, it is one of the largest libraries in Switzerland.

ICT services

Today, the University Library and the Computing Center exist alongside one another, but in future it will be about just one thing: IVIT – Information Supply & Information Technology. The aim of IVIT is to provide teachers, researchers and the administration with the infrastructure required to perform their duties within the university.

Medical services

Personalized Health Basel (PHB) aims to develop and promote Personalized Health for the benefit of patients, research and society.

Campus life

Various activities integrate sustainability as an interdisciplinary topic into all areas of the University of Basel. Alongside making it a topic in teaching and research, it is committed to sustainable action in campus life and makes every effort to constantly improve its own operations.

Sports facilities

From finding your inner balance through yoga, strong kicks in boot camp, to undergoing wildly romantic sea kayaking adventures and polishing your soccer skills, University Sports offers you a program of over 100 sports, movement and body awareness activities.

Student clubs

The student body of the University of Basel (Skuba) officially represents the interests of students at the University of Basel. Skuba aims to ensure that the interests and opinions of the students are taken into account by university bodies.

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