University of Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,500
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 4,100
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2000
Overview
The University of Lucerne, established in 2000, is a public university located in Lucerne, Switzerland. It offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, emphasizing interdisciplinary studies and international collaboration. The university is situated in the heart of Lucerne, providing students with access to a vibrant cultural and academic environment.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Economics and Management
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Theology
- Psychology
Accreditation: Swiss Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn semester, Spring semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- zulassung@unilu.ch
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 varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Law (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Economics and Management (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| History (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Philosophy (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Political Sciences (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Social and Communication Sciences (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Sociology (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Theology (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.