Universität Bern

Bern University (Universität Bern) is one of the oldest in Europe. This is a non-profit public educational institution. The foundation dates back to 1528. Initially it was a small academy, which consisted of only four faculties. In 1834 the school received the status of a university. In Universität Bern there are always a lot of foreigners studying, among them there were students from Russia.

Universität Bern is located in the center of Bern, which is the capital of Switzerland. The university campus has a convenient location, and the main buildings (academic buildings, libraries, gyms, hostels) are within walking distance. In the property of this university there are about 115 research centers and medical clinics.

Former industrial and public buildings are used to equip classrooms and hostels. Also, the forces of the university were reconstructed and put into operation the buildings of the former chocolate factory and the women's hospital. Thanks to the policy of rational use of old buildings, Universität Bern has repeatedly received awards.

The academic reputation of the university is quite high. Teaching of such educational areas as:

• Medicine;
• Natural Sciences;
• Jurisprudence;
• European philology.

The University pays great attention to research activities in the field of natural sciences and medicine. In the scientific centers of the educational institution, the structure of RNA molecules is studied, the search for the treatment of complex and incurable diseases. Unlike most educational institutions in which research activities are carried out within the framework of one scientific direction, it differs in the University of Bern at different levels.

In addition to medicine, the University was famous for its participation in international space programs and contributed to the study of the life cycle of the planets. Also, Universität Bern is famous for its economic research. The university's motto is "Knowledges creates value", which means - "Knowledge creates value". The knowledge obtained at the University of Berlin undoubtedly will help the graduates in further successful employment.

The quality of education in the university is evidenced by a large number of famous graduates and teachers, among whom such famous personalities as:

• John le Carre is a writer, he studied foreign languages at the university;
• Albert Einstein is a Nobel laureate in physics and the author of the theory of relativity taught in an elective course;
• Karl Barth is a Bible scholar, theologian and theologian;
• Anna Tumarkina is the first woman professor and teacher of philosophy.

The educational institution can receive students from Switzerland, such students from other countries (without gender and religious restrictions). The language of instruction is German. This fact must be taken into account by applicants from other countries. The application package for admission to the university must contain the following documents:

• Certificate of general education and a diploma of study at a Russian university (for at least two years);
• Certificate of passing the test for knowledge of the German language (Goethe-certificate C1, TestDaF - with a score of at least 4 points, or a DSH test - a minimum score of 2 points). A language test can be submitted immediately before admission.

When enrolling in the number of students at the University of Bern, the level of the academic achievements of the applicant and the result of the language test are taken into account. All documents must have a notarized translation into German.

Since the educational process at the University of Bern consists of two semesters, the documents for starting the education from the fall semester are taken from the beginning of January to the end of April. And for those wishing to enter the spring semester, the documents are accepted from September 1 to the middle of December.

The exact dates for deadlines are better to be found on the university's official website, as they can change.

Granting scholarships and tuition fees

For students who undergo a master's and doctoral program there are six grants worth € 1,600, provided by the university. It is also possible to obtain a federal grant. Such grants are allocated on the basis of the competition. For bachelor students, scholarships and grants are not provided. The cost of tuition for a semester is € 690. The monthly maintenance of the student, including accommodation, meals, the use of teaching aids and transportation services, is in the range of € 1200. Accommodation of students is possible both in the hostel of the campus, and in the city of Bern.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision