Incoming students will receive assistance in selecting and registering for courses and will be offered a general orientation to the University of Basel and the city of Basel prior to the start of the academic program. They will have access to libraries, computing facilities and athletic facilities.
The Coordination Office of the Faculty of Business and Economics, along with the Mobility Office at the University of Basel, will assist students with the initial academic and non-academic issues that arise prior to and during their stay.
Tuition and fees at the University of Basel will be waived, but students will be responsible for the cost of their accommodation, food, pocket money, books, personal expenses, and mandatory health insurance. In addition, students will make their own travel arrangements and, if applicable, apply for a visa to enter Switzerland.
Incoming students can request the required application form from their university. Students applying to attend the spring term semester (February - June) must do so by November 30th. Those wanting to attend the autumn term (September - December) must apply by April 30th.
The Faculty of Business and Economics will let the partner university know by December 15th and May 15th respectively if the application is successful.
We highly recommend a high level of proficiency in at least English. While incoming students are exempted from proof of sufficient German language skills, it is recommended that they prepare for their stay by enrolling in a German language course prior to their coming to Basel. German language proficiency facilitates their contact with the administrative bodies, widens the range of courses they can enroll in and makes social contacts easier.
A detailed and up-to-date list of the wide range of courses offered in English can be found in the course directory.
The Summer School, which takes place every year in July and August, offers English-speaking courses in law, economics and public policy. For more information, please click here.
You can attend any lecture but not the seminars as they require a long application process.
The Uni Guide offers a lot of information for day-to-day life as a student in Basel.
You can also visit the website "Mobility International"
Studiendekanat
Universität Basel Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Peter Merian-Weg 6, Büro EG.40
CH-4002 Basel
Tel: +41 61 207 33 01
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The exact dates of the exams are published in the online course catalog in the beginning of the term. The exam periods are: fall term (December 15 – January 31); spring term (May 15 – June 30). It is important that exchange students plan their stay accordingly.
Academic work at the University of Basel is graded with pass/fail or a numeric grade. The grading scale ranges from 6 to 1; 4 is the minimum pass mark. Grades are either whole numbers, half numbers or one-tenth fractions. The following grading key applies: 6.0 = outstanding, 5.5 = very good, 5.0 = good, 4.5 = satisfactory, 4.0 = sufficient, 3.0 = unsatisfactory, 2.0 = weak and 1.0 = very weak or dishonest examination practice.
Courses offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics are usually graded with one-tenth fraction grades.
Contact
Studiendekanat
Universität Basel Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Peter Merian-Weg 6, Büro EG.40
CH-4002 Basel
Tel: +41 61 207 33 01
Webseite Studiendekanat