Program Overview

University Programs

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

Faculties

Unil has 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 various study programs, such as:

• Bachelors
• Masters
• Continuing education
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• Short programmes
• Diploma in French as a foreign language
• Language centre

Language Centre

The Language Centre offers courses in several languages, including:

• German
• English
• Mandarin Chinese
• Spanish
• Italian
• Russian
• Swiss German
• French sign language

Preparation for the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

The CAE preparation course is a Cambridge University ESOL certificate that is recognized by many universities in English-speaking countries. The course aims to:

• Apply appropriate strategies in formal or informal communication situations
• Correct writing and speaking errors
• Recognize the intention and point of view of speakers
• Use different reading strategies to grasp the overall or specific relevance and implications of various text types
• Write clear, well-structured texts in an appropriate style using relevant vocabulary
• Deal with basic intercultural differences and grasp their significance in communication

Learning Outcomes

The CAE preparation course covers the following learning outcomes:

• Apply appropriate strategies in a range of formal or informal communication situations
• Correct one's writing and speaking errors
• Recognise the intention and the point of view of speakers in talks, interviews and informal conversations
• Use different reading strategies in order to grasp the overall or specific relevance and implications of a range of text types
• Write clear, well-structured texts in an appropriate style using relevant, nuanced vocabulary
• Deal with basic intercultural differences and grasp their significance in communication

Practical Information

The CAE preparation course has the following structure:

• Level: C1
• Structure of the module: Group and practice activities
• Timetable: Fixed according to the availability of the participants
• Fees: Language Center courses are only for members of the UNIL community

Research

Unil is home to several thousand researchers who are driving cutting-edge research forward. The university provides support for research, research funding, and interface support funds. Additionally, Unil offers training and advice, open science, and ethics and professional conduct.

Work

Working for Unil means joining a dynamic and fulfilling working environment in an innovative and prestigious setting. The university offers recruitment, teacher recruitment, and benefits, as well as a welcome centre, living in Lausanne, support for integration, and departure from Switzerland.