The University of Basel was founded in 1460 and is an internationally renowned university that delivers outstanding achievements in research and teaching. The university is the oldest university in Switzerland. The university offers a broad, high-quality range of courses across seven faculties and attracts students from Switzerland and all over the world. There are over 13,000 students studying at the university, from more than 100 countries. Due to its significant achievements in various fields of research, the University of Basel frequently features among the 100 best universities in the world in international rankings. The university is firmly anchored in the economically strong and culturally rich Basel region and works closely with national and international partners. The university pays particular attention to aspects of sustainability, equal opportunities and knowledge transfer.
