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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.

University of Basel Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Basel. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists
Merit-based

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University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Independent provider
Grant
3500 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
Postdoctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

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Swiss Confederation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1920 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
PHD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Swiss Confederation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Independent provider
Grant
3500 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
Postdoctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Swiss Confederation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1920 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
PHD Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Swiss Confederation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available

For a complete overview of scholarships for University of Basel, visit our scholarship search.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
95 -14
2023
81 2
2022
83
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
126 -3
2024
123 -22
2023
101
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
131 -7
2024
124 12
2023
136
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
168 -18
2023
150
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.

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.

If its recognition is stated in an agreement, a contract or a binding arrangement with the Swiss Confederation or the University of Basel

Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland

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