Established in 2000, the Universität Luzern (University of Lucerne) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lucerne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Universität Luzern (UNILU) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Universität Luzern (UNILU) 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. This 25-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNILU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universität Luzern |
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Name (English) | University of Lucerne |
Name (Non Latin) | Université de Lucerne |
Acronym | UNILU |
Founded | 2000 |
Motto | Universitas studentium et docentium A university of students and teachers |
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Address | Frohburgstrasse 3 Lucerne 6002 Lucerne Switzerland |
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(41) 229 5001 |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universität Luzern 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 Universität Luzern's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universität Luzern categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universität Luzern.
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) | 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) | 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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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.
This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
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This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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The library at the University of Lucerne, along with the College of Teacher Education (PH Lucerne), falls under the management of ZHB Lucerne. Spanning 5,500 square meters, it houses approximately 300,000 freely accessible items, comprising both books and journals, which are conveniently available in open stacks. In addition to this collection, there are stored media in the cooperative storage library, which can be ordered at no cost.
The extensive media holdings encompass the latest research across all university disciplines, including central reference books, significant works from research history, as well as a selection of journals and pertinent daily newspapers. As a result, the library provides a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for academic pursuits and knowledge dissemination within the university community.
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For more information about the Universität Luzern's housing offerings, students can visit the official website: https://www.unilu.ch/en/international/mobility/student-mobility/incoming-students/housing/
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Universität Luzern provides various sport activities and facilities through University Sports (HSCL), which operates on behalf of Lucerne's universities (University of Lucerne, Hochschule Luzern HSLU, University of Teacher Education Lucerne). The sports programme offers a diverse range of activities, allowing participants to learn and train in numerous different sports.
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Universität Luzern has not provided us with a list of exchange programs and/or countries where to study abroad when enrolled at their institution but invites all uniRank visitors to check out the following relevant links:
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Universität Luzern offers distance learning options for the study of Theology up to Bachelor's degree level.
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Universität Luzern is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2001
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität Luzern's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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 divisions and a more streamlined 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.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universität Luzern 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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