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 comprises 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
- (Sciences)˛
- Short programs
- Diploma in French as a foreign language
- Language centre
Language Centre
The Language Centre offers guided self-study programs, including:
- Guided self-study for students at A2 level or above
- 3 interviews per semester
- 20 practice activities per semester
- Personal work agreed upon with the tutor
- Pedagogical support, including sessions with the tutor, support from coaches, and access to a Moodle space
Guided Self-Study Details
- Level: From A2
- Level descriptor: Available for students at A2 level or above
- Timetable: Various slots of practice activities available
- Fees:
- UNIL students: Free
- UNIL staff: CHF 318.-
- UNIL Teaching staff and others: CHF 360.-
Research
Unil is home to several thousand researchers driving cutting-edge research forward. The university provides support for research, including:
- Research funding
- Interface support fund
- Training and advice
- Open Science
- Ethics and professional conduct
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
Campus
The Unil campus is located in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva, providing a place to live, experiment, discover, and learn. 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
