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Université de 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

Université de Lausanne's Control Typepublic

Entity

Université de Lausanne's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université de Lausanne' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Université de Lausanne's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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

Address Unicentre
Lausanne
1015 Vaud
Switzerland
Université de Lausanne's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université de Lausanne Phone Number (21) 692 1111
Université de Lausanne Fax Number (21) 692 2615
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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 Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Université de Lausanne 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 Université de Lausanne's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Université de Lausanne 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 Université de Lausanne.



Université de 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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Admissions

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 Information

Université de Lausanne's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Université de Lausanne's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Université de 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.

Université de Lausanne's Admission Office Admission Office

Unicentre
Lausanne 1015
(21) 692 21 00


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Université de Lausanne's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Université de Lausanne's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Université de Lausanne's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Université de Lausanne's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université de Lausanne's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Université de Lausanne's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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.


Université de Lausanne's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Université de Lausanne is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Université de Lausanne's Library University Library

Yes Visit Université de Lausanne's Library


Université de Lausanne's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Université de Lausanne's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Université de Lausanne's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


Université de Lausanne's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Université de Lausanne's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Université de Lausanne's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Université de Lausanne's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Université de Lausanne's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université de Lausanne's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université de Lausanne is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université de 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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université de 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 Structure

Introduction

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.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Université de 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

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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