Program Overview

University Programs

The University of Lausanne (Unil) offers a wide range of courses at various levels, including bachelor, master, doctorate, postgraduate, short programs, full-time, and part-time levels.

Faculties

Unil is composed of several faculties, including:

• Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religions
• Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration
• Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
• Faculty of Business and Economics
• Faculty of Geosciences and Environment
• Faculty of Biology and Medicine

Study Programs

Unil provides a diverse range of study programs, including:

• Bachelors
• Masters
• Continuing education
• (Sciences)˛
• Short programs
• Diploma in French as a foreign language
• Language centre

Language Centre

The Language Centre offers various language courses, including:

• German
• English
• Mandarin Chinese
• Spanish
• Italian
• Russian
• Swiss German
• French sign language The centre prepares learners for the Goethe Institute diplomas, which test practical German proficiency at different levels.

German Language Courses

The German language courses include:

• Integrated skills
• Specific skills module
• Exam option
  • Goethe-Zertifikat B2
  • Goethe-Zertifikat C1
  • Goethe-Zertifikat C2
• Intensive modules
• Guided independent learning

Research

Unil is home to several thousand researchers driving cutting-edge research forward. The university provides support for research, including:

• Support for research
• Research funding
• Interface support fund
• Training and advice
• Open Science
• Ethics and professional conduct
• Interdisciplinary centres

Work

Working at Unil means joining a dynamic and fulfilling working environment in an innovative and prestigious setting. The university offers:

• Recruitment at Unil
• Teacher recruitment
• Benefits
• Welcome Centre
• Living in Lausanne
• Support for integration
• Departure from Switzerland
• Careers at Unil
• Academic careers
• Apprenticeship

Campus

The Unil campus is located in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva, providing a unique environment for living, experimenting, discovering, and learning. The campus offers:

• Life at UNIL
• Campus Card
• Libraries
• Sports activities
• Help and support
• Financial and administrative assistance
• Accommodation
• Health
• IT support and tools
• Daily menus
• Restaurants and shops
• Access, map, and transport
• Organising an event