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University Of Basel

The University of Basel, established in 1460, is located in Basel, Switzerland. This is the oldest university in Switzerland. The deed of foundation of the university was given by Pope Pius II in 1459. Originally the university included four faculties, namely arts, jurisprudence, medicine, and theology. The University of Basel's recent enrollments has been more than 10,000 students. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study through the following academic divisions:

  • Business and Economy
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Theology

The students of the university are associated with several organizations such as Swiss Students Association, SKUBA - Student body of the University of Basel, Association of the officers at the University of Basle, and European Law Student's Association among others. The university alumni include personalities such as Leonhard Paul Euler, a Swiss physicist and mathematician; Arnold C. Klebs, a physician; Emmanuel Stupanus, a notable Swiss physician; David Klein, an ophthalmologist and human geneticist; and many more.

Campus Location

Peter Platz 1
Basel CH-4003
Switzerland
Main Tel: +41 (0) 61 267 31 11
Web Site

More About University of Basel

  • University of Basel is a public school.
  • The school was founded in 1460.
  • The highest degree offered is the Doctorate degree.


Academic Areas of Study

  • Business
  • Economy
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Theology

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