University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #100
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 13,000
- International students
- 28%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1460
Overview
Founded in 1460, the University of Basel is Switzerland's oldest university and a leading public research institution. Located in Basel (canton of Basel-City), it offers over 50 Bachelor's and 86 Master's programs across disciplines including medicine, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, law, economics, and theology. PhD programs are available across all faculties. The university is part of Eucor – The European Campus and the EPICUR alliance. It holds institutional accreditation from the Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ), valid until 22 September 2029. The Student Administration Office is located at Petersplatz 1, 4001 Basel.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Natural Sciences
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Nanosciences
- Humanities
- History
- Philosophy
- Theology
- Law
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Gender Studies
- Art History
- Media Studies
- Sports Science
- Near Eastern Studies
- African Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Musicology
Accreditation: Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees are charged per semester in CHF. The current fee schedule is published on the official Tuition Fees page at unibas.ch. Fees apply equally to domestic and international students. An application fee is also charged.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 13, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.