Universities Handbook of Switzerland

UniNE Established in 1838 the "Acadmie de Neuchtel" became a University in 1909. Today the University of Neuchatel comprises five faculties, namely, humanities, sciences, law, economics, and theology, which in turn cover around 30 different disciplines. The university offers a unique setting in French-speaking Switzerland, ensuring close contact between teachers and the 3,800 students, of which 550 are doctoral students. The University of Neuchatel offers four masters degrees taught in English: a Master of Science in Finance, a Master of Science in Information Systems, a Master of Science in Statistics and an International Master in Management, Law, and Humanities of Sport, also called the FIFA Master. Other masters programs are conducted partially in English. Also offered - jointly with the University of Lucerne - is a bilingual French-German Masters degree in law. Its French Language and Civilization Institute (ILCF) is specialized in teaching French for non-native French speakers. ILCF courses are designed for foreign students who wish to reinforce and extend their knowledge of the French language, literature, and civilization. It also offers a summer program during four weeks in July.