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Founded in 1460, the University of Basel (De: Universitat Basel, Schweiz) is the oldest university in Switzerland. A rather small university with a long-standing tradition of excellence, it is a distinguished center of teaching and research. Situated on the three-nation border of Switzerland, Germany, and France, Basel is at the very core of central Europe. The University, located attractively near the medieval city center, benefits from the international and open-minded flair which characterizes the city. With its several world-famous museums, Basel has a rich cultural life. The University of Basel has a warm and personal atmosphere. Even with some 10,000 students, it is still easy to make friends. The historic and modern buildings are inspiring sites for learning, equipped to meet the educational and professional challenges of the modern knowledge economy. The students can choose from a wide range of quality programs offered by seven faculties which excel at teaching and research. Known for its outstanding competence and innovation in emerging fields of science, the University of Basel considers life sciences and culture as its core research areas.
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Listing Details
Canton
Basel
Official Name
Universitat Basel
Latin Name
Universitas Basiliensis
German Name
Universitat Basel
French Name
Universite de Basel
Italian Name
Universita di Basilea
Acronym
UNIBAS
Campus
 BaselLocation
Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Established
Intl. Students
YES- (International Students)
Students
>12000
Undergraduates
>8000
Postgraduates
>3000
Recognition
U+ +Â 
Type
Public University
Rector
Antonio Loprieno
Faculties
Biology|Business (BBA/MBA...)|Chemistry|Computer Science and Information Technology|Dentistry|Economics and Finance|Engineering (Civil. Environmental and Geomatic Engineering)|Geosciences (Earth Sciences)|Law and Criminal Justice|Mathematics|Medicine|Pharmacy|Physics|Physical Geography|Sciences and Technology|Social and Political Sciences|
Language
Study Languages:
- English
- German
Scholarship
Yes (Financial Aids / Scholarships)
Degrees
Bachelor's Degree (3-4 years), Master's Degree (1-4 years), Doctorate Degree (2-6 years)
Address
 Telephone
 +41 (0) 61 267 12 98Fax
 +41 (0) 61 267 30 13Ranking
108Â (World University Rankings)
National Rank
5
Distance Edu
No (Distance Learning)
U Exchange
Yes- (Exchange Programs)
Dual degree
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Affiliations
Not Reported
Accreditation
- Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)
- Rectors' Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS)
Membership
Not Reported
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvKZxs2Djfg
Website Title
..:: {{University of Basel - Willkommen - Universitat Basel}} ::..
Studies Tags
Business, Economy, Computer Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Geography, Geology, History, Biology, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, Meteorology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing, Sports Science, Dentistry, Theology, Astronomy, Bioinformatics, Zoology, Computational, History, Infection, Meteorology, Neurobiology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacology, Archeology, Economics, MBA
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