University of Bern ／ ベルン大学 ／ Universität Bern

Bern


Bern
Number of students 2 *Updated August 26, 2026
Eligibility Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
Period of study September - June (fall semester September - January; spring semester February - June)
Location Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
University profile The University of Bern is a public institution. The historic roots of the University of Bern go back to 1528.

Today, the university has more than 19,000 students, around sixteen percent of which are international, from 120 countries. Thirty percent of our staff is international.
We provide our students from all disciplines with the very latest international, specialist knowledge and familiarize them with academic methods and thought processes. We also encourage them to undertake their own research as they study in the university's historic buildings and contemporary facilities, most of which are within walking distance of the celebrated city center.

The campus itself provides modern workspaces with excellent infrastructure, and a choice of on-site cafes offers plenty of places to eat and socialize.

Thanks to the highly motivated scientists who teach and research here, the University of
Bern is ranked among the top universities worldwide.
https://www.flipsnack.com/BB5FADFF8D6/welcome-to-unibe/full-view.html
Undergraduate programs open to exchange students Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Human Sciences, and Faculty of Sciences.
Most courses for bachelor students are taught in German.
A far larger range of courses is available in English at master's level and Bachelor exchange students are in general welcome to sign up for Master courses.
https://www.ksl.unibe.ch/KSL/veranstaltungen?2
Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students Medicine and Veterinary medicine as well as further training courses are not open to exchange students. While Master courses are in general open to advanced Bachelor exchange students, there may be some exceptions, mostly concerning Master seminars.
Graduate programs open to exchange students The same fields as described above for undergraduate programs
Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students The same fields as described above for undergraduate programs
Minimum GPA (UG) N/A
Minimum GPA (G) Same as above.
Language of instruction English, German
Minimum language proficiency (UG)

Students who wish to take classes in German: B2
Students who wish to take classes in English:
TOEFL iBT (old scale) 80 overall and 17 in the writing section
TOEFL iBT (new scale) 4.0 and 4.0 in the writing section
or IELTS 6.0 overall and 6.0 in the writing section

(For courses at the English literature and linguistics: C1)

Minimum language proficiency (G)

Same as above.
Academic calendar AUTUMN SEMESTER:
　Classes begin: September
　Classes end: December (Exams may take place afterwards, i.e. January, no fixed exam period)
SPRING SEMESTER:
　Classes begin: February
　Classes end: June (Exams may take place afterwards, i.e. June, no fixed exam period)
https://www.unibe.ch/studies/dates/semesterdates/index_eng.html
Important university website for exchange students www.incoming.unibe.ch
https://www.unibe.ch/studies/mobility/incoming/worldwide/worldwide_exchange/index_eng.html
Scholarship information ------
Dormitory information The University of Bern does not offer accommodation for students. However, there are various independent student lodging companies in Bern that rent out rooms and studios to students. The University of Bern cannot guarantee you an accommodation in these student lodgings, please contact the student lodging company directly. Click here for the link.
塾生コメント

▪ベルンから少し電車に乗っただけで別の言語の環境に変わるのは、大変面白く、スイスらしさを感じる
機会であった。また、ベルン大学は総合大学なので、さまざまな分野を勉強している学生に出会えるた
め、面白かった。
国際センターコメント

▪ベルンの街自体が世界遺産に登録されており、まるでおとぎの国に迷い込んだかのような美しい中世ヨーロッパの街並みが残っている。アインシュタインもベルン大学で講師として教鞭をとったことがあり、歴史の豊かな街で質の高い教育を受けられる。