Studying at the University of Bern

The University of Bern is a comprehensive university, with eight faculties and around 160 institutions. It offers students an all-embracing range of courses in theology, the humanities and the natural sciences, law, economics and the social sciences, and medicine and veterinary medicine.

Bachelor degrees

A bachelor degree lasts three years and involves 180 ECTS points. It provides a basic academic education and is a precondition for studying a master degree.

Master degrees

A master degree lasts one and a half or two years and involves 90 or 120 ECTS points. It provides academic development of the curriculum. A master degree constitutes a precondition for a doctorate.

Students can choose from numerous bachelor degrees, consecutive master courses and specialised master courses.

Overview of bachelor and master courses

Study Terms

At the beginning of your studies you will encounter many unknown and unfamiliar terms. They are explained on the following pages.

Definition of Subject Status of Bachelor and Master Degree Courses 
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