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Universität Bern
Bern, Switzerland
(pop. 160,000)
Student Enrollment: 13,300
Language of instruction: German, some English
www.unibe.ch/
Course Information
Lectures in English
Information for ISEP Students in English
Information for ISEP Students in German
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is Limited.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for International students is Limited.
Courses
Full year or semseter enrollment in regular university courses:
Faculties of Economics and Social Science (business [accounting, financial management, information systems, management, marketing, organization & human resources management], economics [econometrics, empirical economics, leisure time & tourism, macro- & micro-economics, social policy, theory], social sciences [mass communication studies, political science, sociology]); Humanities (archaeology & ancient languages [classical archaeology, classical philology, early history & archaeology of the Roman provinces, Near Eastern archaeology & ancient philology], art [art history, musicology, theater studies], cultural studies [cultural anthropology, Islamic & Middle Eastern studies, philosophy, religious studies], history, linguistics & literary studies [English, French, German, Romance languages, Slavic languages, Spanish]); Human Sciences (education, psychology, sport sciences); Law; Theology; Science (astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science & applied mathematics, earth sciences, geography, geological studies, mathematical statistics & actuarial sciences, mathematics, physics [applied, theoretical]).
Courses taught in English
The following subjects are taught in English: English Language and Literature and Masters level courses in Business Administration (Business Management). Most Masters programs in the natural sciences and many Masters-level courses in Anthropology and Transnationalism of the States Program are offered in English. Some courses in the Political and Economic Philosophy Program are conducted in English on demand. Parts of the Latin America Master program are conducted in Spanish.
Academic Notes
ISEP participants are welcome to take courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Special Academic Conditions
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine are not available to ISEP participants.
Language Notes
A mimumun of 4-6 semesters of university-level German or the equivalent must be completed prior to the program. A good command of reading, listening, note-taking and writing are necessary to follow regular courses taught in German.
During the semester, students can attend one or two German language courses at intermediate to advanced levels.
A 2-week pre-session before SM1 and a 1-week pre-session before SM2 of German integration course is offered before each semester for students at the intermediate or advanced levels.
For more information on language advising, see the:
ISEP German Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP German Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Program Dates
Academic year: mid September to late May
Semester 1: September to December or January (some exams will take place in January and February)
Semester 2: mid-February to late May (some exams will take place in June)
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in residence halls or in private rented rooms and receive a stipend to cover room and board.
Student Activities
An event and excursion program for exchange students is available for a low cost. The Student Union, the University Big Band, the choir, religious groups, sport teams and many other organizations are open to all students. Sports facilities are excellent and most are free of charge including supervised training in different sports: climbing, skiing, fencing, fitness, swimming, games, dance, and martial arts.
Profile
The University of Bern offers top quality across the board: it enjoys special recognition in leading-edge disciplines, is reputed for the excellent quality of its teaching and offers a delightful setting. The campus environment is intimately linked to the social, economic and political life of the city - the capital of Switzerland.
The university’s comprehensive offering includes 8 faculties and some 160 institutes. The university has been founded in 1834. However, some of the institutes date back to the XVIth century. With 13,000 students, it is of mid-range size among Swiss universities. Unlike the bigger institutions, it retains a human dimension and a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Unversity of Bern hosts two Centers of Competence in "Climate Science". The Bern-based National Center of competence "North South" works on Governance and Conflict, Health and Sustainability. Research is also strong in Computer Science and Space Research. Theatre Studies are based in Bern uniquely. In the Humanities three new focal points in research and teaching have been founded in 2008: Center for Cultural Studies, Center for Global Studies and Center for the Study of Language and Society.
Students of these fields meet first class researchers as their teachers.
Location
The city of Bern, founded in 1191, is one of the most splendid examples of medieval town architecture in Europe. UNESCO has placed Bern on its list of World Cultural Heritage sites. The city is safe and attracts young people with its many bars, restaurants and theaters. Einstein developed his theory of relativity while living in Bern, and the largest collection of Paul Klee works is housed in town. The city is green and offers a variety of outdoor activities, including skiing in winter, and swimming in the Aare River and various city swimming pools. Bern is the capital of Switzerland, and is situated in the center of the country and Europe. Zurich, Basel, Lausanne, and the Bernese Swiss Alps are within an hour by train; Paris and Milan within 3 to 4 hours' journey.
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