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List of Swiss Public Universities

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ETH


Name: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich
ETH Zurich (German: Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich) or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is a science and technology university in the City of Zurich, Switzerland. Locals sometimes refer to it by the name Poly, derived from the original name Eidgenössisches Polytechnikum or Federal Polytechnic Institute. ETH is ranked among the top universities in the world. It is a founding member of the IDEA League and the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU). It is a member of Top Industrial Managers for Europe network.

Key Figures:

  • Nobel Laureates: 21
  • Number of students 07/08: 13,197
  • Female students 07/08: 29,7%
  • International students 07/08: 28%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: (Swiss and non-Swiss) CHF 1,288

Teaching and research areas

  1. Construction Sciences: Architecture; Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
  2. Engineering Sciences: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology; Materials Science;
  3. Mechanical and Process Engineering; Micro and Nanosystems; Bioinformatics
  4. Natural Sciences and Mathematics: Biology; Chemistry; Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology; Computational
  5. Science and Engineering; Human Movement Sciences; Mathematics; Physics; Pharmaceutical Sciences
  6. System-Oriented Sciences: Agricultural Sciences; Earth Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Food Science
  7. Management and Social Sciences: Management, Technology and Economics; Comparative and International Studies

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EPFL



Name: Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology in Lausanne
The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology and is located in Lausanne, Switzerland. EPFL is ranked as Europe's nr. 1 and world's nr. 15 university in the field of "Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences" in the academic ranking of world universities (ARWU) by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The EPFL is in the heart of Europe and is one of Europe's leading institutions of science and technology. EPFL is often cited as Europe's MIT due to its scientific and technological research advances.

Key figures:

  • Number of students 07/08 : 6,528
  • Female students 07/08: 25%
  • International students 07/08: 43%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: (Swiss and non-Swiss) CHF 1,266

Teaching and research areas

  1. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  2. Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Engineering
  3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Microengineering
  4. Computer Science, Communication Systems
  5. Life Sciences and Technologies
  6. Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship
  7. Financial Engineering

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Zurich




Name: University of Zurich
The University of Zurich (UZH, German: Universität Zürich), located in the city of Zurich, is the largest university in Switzerland, with over 24,000 students. It was founded in 1833 from the existing colleges of theology, law, medicine and a new faculty of philosophy. Currently, the University has faculties of arts, economics, law, medicine, science, theology and veterinary medicine, offering the widest range of subjects and courses at any Swiss higher education institution

Key figures:

  • Nobel Laureates: 12
  • Number of students 07/08 :24,195
  • Female students 07/08: 55,5%
  • International students 07/08: 15%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: Swiss CHF 1,378 non-Swiss CHF 1,578

Teaching and research areas

  1. Arts and Social Sciences
  2. Law
  3. Economics
  4. Medicine
  5. Mathematics and Sciences
  6. Veterinary Medicine
  7. Theology

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Geneva



Name: University of Geneva
Founded by John Calvin in 1559 as a theological seminary that also taught law, it remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873 it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular. Today, the university is the second-largest university in Switzerland. It has programs in many fields but is especially noted for its programs in international relations (with Geneva being a center for many international organizations), law, scientific research (with a record of notable discoveries in planetary science and genetics) and theology. Classes are taught mainly in French. The university pursues three missions: teaching, research, and service to the community. It was ranked number one generalist university in continental Europe, thirty-second world wide among the "Top 100 Global Universities" by Newsweek in 2006 and 81-83rd worlwide by the Global University Ranking in 2009. The university is a member of the League of European Research Universities. In 2009, the University of Geneva is celebrating the 450th anniversary of its birth, through a wide range of public events

Independent institute with links to the University of Geneva.
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID)

Key figures:

  • Number of students 07/08 : 13,663
  • Female students 07/08: 60,1%
  • International students 07/08: 36%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: (Swiss and non-Swiss) CHF 1,000

Teaching and research areas

  1. Sciences
  2. Medicine
  3. Arts
  4. Economical and Social Sciences
  5. Law
  6. Protestant Theology
  7. Psychology and Educational Sciences
  8. Architecture
  9. Translation and Interpretation

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Bern



Name: University of Bern

The University of Bern (German: Universität Bern, French: Université de Berne) is a university in the Swiss capital of Berne. It was founded in 1834. The university is regulated and financed by the Canton of Berne.

Key figures:

  • Nobel Laureates: 2
  • Number of students 07/08: 13,129
  • Female students 07/08: 51,8%
  • International students 07/08: 11%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: (Swiss and non-Swiss) CHF 1,310

Teaching and research areas

  1. Theology
  2. Law
  3. Economics and Social Sciences
  4. Humanities
  5. Human Sciences
  6. Sciences
  7. Medicine
  8. Veterinary Medicine

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Basel



Name: University of Basel

The University of Basel (German: Universität Basel) is located at Basel, Switzerland. It is considered as one of leading universities in the country and was ranked 96-98th worldwide according to the Russian based Global University Ranking in 2009

Key figures:

  • Nobel Laureates: 1
  • Number of students 07/08: 11,192
  • Female students 07/08: 55,7%
  • International students 07/08: 22%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: (Swiss and non-Swiss) CHF 1,400

Teaching and research areas

  1. Humanities and Social Sciences
  2. Medicine
  3. Natural Sciences
  4. Law
  5. Economics
  6. Psychology
  7. Theology

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Lausanne



Name: University of Lausanne
The University of Lausanne (in French: Université de Lausanne) or UNIL in Lausanne, Switzerland was founded in 1537 as a school of theology, before being made a university in 1890. Today about 12,000 students and 2200 researchers study and work at the university. Approximately 1500 international students attend the university, which has a wide curriculum including exchange programs with world renowned universities. Before 2005, the University applied the French education model with some minor differences. The academic degrees were the Demi-Licence, Licence, DEA / DESS, Doctorate. The University now follows the requirements of the Bologna process. Together with the Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) the university forms a vast campus at the shores of Lake Geneva.

Key figures:

  • Number of students 07/08: 11,032
  • Female students 07/08: 56%
  • International students 07/08: 21%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08 (Swiss and non-Swiss) CHF 1,160

Teaching and research areas

  1. Arts
  2. Biology
  3. Business and Economics
  4. Criminal Justice
  5. French as a Foreign Language
  6. Geosciences and Environment
  7. Law
  8. Medicine
  9. Political Sciences
  10. Protestant Theology
  11. Psychology
  12. Social Sciences
  13. Sport Science
  14. Study of Religions

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Fribourg



Name: University of Fribourg

The University of Fribourg (French: Université de Fribourg; German: Universität Freiburg) is a university in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland.
It was founded in 1889 by local businessman Georges Python, although the origins of the university can be traced to 1580 with the foundation of the Jesuit Seminary of St. Michel. Courses in this University are given in the French language and German language. Except for certain departments (such as history and law) where curricula are available in both languages, students are normally expected to understand both languages. Students number about 10,000. Traditionally, the university also attracts a strong contingent of students from Italian-speaking Ticino. The Misericorde Campus, constructed between 1939–42 was designed by the architects Honegger and Dumas, students of the famous Swiss architect Le Corbusier and as such is deemed to be of major architectural importance.
There are five faculties: Catholic theology, law, natural sciences, arts, and economics & social sciences.

Key figures

  • Number of students 07/08: 9,652
  • Female students 07/08: 57,1%
  • International students 07/08: 18%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: Swiss CHF 1,210, non-Swiss CHF1,510

Teaching and research areas

  1. Economics and Social Sciences
  2. Humanities
  3. Law
  4. Literature
  5. Theology
  6. Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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St.Gallen



Name: University of St.Gallen
The University of St. Gallen (in German: Universität St. Gallen) is a research university based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The University is generally known as HSG, which is an acronym derived from its full name Universität St. Gallen – Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften. It is also known in English as the University of St. Gallen for Business Administration, Economics, Law and Social Sciences. Despite being one of the smallest universities in Switzerland, it has the largest business faculty of any Swiss university and is considered to be one of the leading schools for business, economics and public administration in Europe. The University of St. Gallen is a member of the CEMS and APSIA networks. It is EQUIS and AACSB accredited

Key figures

  • Number of students 07/08: 5,970
  • Female students 07/08: 27,5%
  • International students 07/08: 35%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: Swiss CHF 2,040, non-Swiss CHF2,340

Teaching and research areas

  1. Business Administration
  2. Economics
  3. Law
  4. International Affairs and Governance

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Neuchatel



Name: University of Neuchatel

The University of Neuchâtel (UniNE) is a French-speaking university in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The University has five faculties (schools) and more than a dozen institutes, including arts and human sciences, natural sciences, law, economics and theology. For the 2005–2006 academic year, 3,595 students (1,987 women and 1,608 men) were enrolled. The Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences is the largest school of those that comprise the University of Neuchâtel with 1,500 students. The University of Neuchâtel superseded the Academy, which was created in 1838 by King Frederick William IV of Prussia, Prince of Neuchâtel. It awarded licentiate academic degrees in arts and in sciences. In 1848, the Grand Council decreed the closing of the Academy and in 1866 a new "academy" was established. The university has an annual budget of CHF 120 million and an annual research fund of CHF 40 million. Approximately 4,000 students, including 500 PhD students attend the university, and more than 600 diplomas, licences, doctorates and certificates are awarded each year. The university has more than 1100 employees. The University of Neuchâtel is situated at the heart of the French-speaking region of Switzerland, in Neuchâtel. The University of Neuchâtel superseded the Academy, which was created in 1838 by King Frederick William IV of Prussia, Prince of Neuchâtel. It awarded licentiate academic degrees in arts and in sciences. The Academy of Neuchâtel became a University in 1909. Before 2005, the University of Neuchâtel followed the French education model with some minor differences. The University now follows the academic standards of the Bologna Process which proposes a three-tiered system of university degrees, namely Bachelor degree, Master degree and Doctorate. The University of Neuchâtel is a French-speaking university. However, certain Master and postgraduate programs are taught in French and English, or exclusively in English. More than 20 percent of its students come from abroad.

Key figures

  • Number of students 07/08: 3,681
  • Female students 07/08: 56,5%
  • International students 07/08: 23%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: Swiss CHF 1,030, non-Swiss CHF 1,580

Teaching and research areas

  1. Ethnology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Logopedy, Journalism
  2. Biology, Hydrogeology
  3. Financial Analysis, Work & Organizational Psychology, International Business Development, Statistics
  4. Health Law
  5. Sport Law
  6. Protestant Theology
  7. Center for Understanding of Social Processes

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Lugano

Name: University of Lugano
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI, literally University of Italian Switzerland, English name University of Lugano) is a public university located in Lugano, Switzerland, founded in 1996. USI has four faculties (schools), and follows the European standard of three-year undergraduate studies and two-year master's (in Italian or English).

Key figures:

  • Number of students 07/08: 2,347
  • Female students 07/08: 48,4%
  • International students 07/08: 58%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: Swiss CHF 4,000, non-Swiss CHF 8,000

Teaching and research areas

  1. Architecture
  2. Computer Science
  3. Communication Sciences
  4. Economics

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Lucerne

Name: University of Lucerne
University of Lucerne (German: Universität Luzern) is a public university with a campus in Luzern, Switzerland. It has 2,100 students in its graduate programme and 190 in the doctoral program, the smallest of Switzerland. Despite its size, in some areas, such as its Institute for Jewish-Christian Research, it holds an international reputation. Since c.a. 1600 courses have existed in Lucerne for philosophy and theology. All courses at the University of Lucerne are two steps. After six semesters students complete the Bachelor, after another three to four semesters they gain a Master's degree.

Key figures

  • Number of students 07/08 : 2,107
  • Female students 07/08: 56,6%
  • International students 07/08: 12%
  • Annual tuition fees 07/08: (Swiss and non-Swiss) CHF 1,570

Teaching and research areas

  1. Law
  2. Humanities
  3. Theology

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