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University of Lausanne

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Overview

Founded in 1537, the Université de Lausanne (University of Lausanne) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Lausanne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vaud. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Université de Lausanne (UNIL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Université de Lausanne (UNIL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Lausanne's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Lausanne's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Lausanne' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Lausanne's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Lausanne
Name (Non Latin) Universität Lausanne
Acronym UNIL
Founded 1537 University status since 1890
Motto Le savoir vivant
Live knowledge
Colours Blue
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Campus Location

Address Unicentre
Lausanne
1015 Vaud
Switzerland
University of Lausanne Phone Number +41 (21) 692 1111
University of Lausanne Fax Number +41 (21) 692 2615

University of Lausanne's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Lausanne's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Lausanne's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Lausanne's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Lausanne.

University of Lausanne: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Lausanne's admission information.

University of Lausanne's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Lausanne's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Lausanne's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Lausanne's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Lausanne has more than 3000 international students.

University of Lausanne's Admission Office Admission Office

Unicentre
Lausanne 1015
(21) 692 21 00


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Lausanne.

University of Lausanne's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Lausanne has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Lausanne's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Lausanne's Control Type Control Type

University of Lausanne is a public higher education institution.


University of Lausanne's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Lausanne is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Lausanne's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


University of Lausanne's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Lausanne does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Lausanne's main facilities:


University of Lausanne's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Lausanne's Library


University of Lausanne's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Lausanne's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University of Lausanne's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Lausanne's main services:


University of Lausanne's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Lausanne's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Lausanne's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Lausanne's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Lausanne's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Lausanne's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Lausanne is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Lausanne's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)
  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Lausanne's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Lausanne 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Lausanne's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Lausanne's Facebook page University of Lausanne's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Lausanne's Twitter page University of Lausanne's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Lausanne's YouTube channel University of Lausanne's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Lausanne's Instagram page University of Lausanne's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Lausanne's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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