Staff Benefits
In addition to an exciting job in an interesting working environment, the University of Basel provides a range of benefits for its staff.
Basler Kantonalbank
University of Basel staff can open a fee-free bank account at Basler Kantonalbank.
Books
Students, lecturers and staff members receive a 10% discount on purchases from the bookstore Labyrinth. Ordered books are also delivered to the relevant department free of charge.
Parenthood
The University of Basel offers flexible working models, above-average family allowances, and childcare places in the university nursery.
Development, Career & Vocational Education
The University of Basel sees itself as an organization that is intent on developing and promoting its members. For further information, see Education, Development and Career.
Hardware for staff
Project Neptun is very popular with both staff and students. Certain models of laptop can be ordered at a discounted price during two sales windows per year. To find out exactly when the next discounts are available, see: Project Neptun
Software for staff
IT Services provide the Asknet portal for downloading software.
- Microsoft 365
- Adobe Creative Cloud → Creative Cloud with all applications and 100 GB (for non-commercial use)
- Pressreader → Read numerous newspapers and magazines free of charge (e.g., the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, NZZ)
Telecommunications
Employees of the University of Basel receive discounts from several telecommunications providers in Switzerland on mobile, TV, and internet services.
Accident insurance
In the event of hospitalization due to an accident, all staff are privately insured (Category 1).
Unisport
Unisport at the University of Basel offers more than 100 disciplines in sport, exercise, and body awareness – from ballet to kayaking. Most courses are free of charge and open without prior registration. A modern fitness center is also available at attractive rates.
Participation is open to employees and students with a valid university ID card (please carry it with you).
University Library
The university library can be used free of charge by anyone who is interested. Through their UNIcard, staff are automatically registered with the university library. They may check out media, provided their main or second residence is in Switzerland, the Baden region or the Alsace region.
Catering outlets
The UNIcard entitles staff to a discount in the university cafeterias.
Anniversary of service
After 10 years of service, employees are entitled to a bonus of up to CHF 5,000 every 5 years.
