March 17, 2022. The University of Basel offers Ukrainian students/doctoral candidates at Bachelor, Master and PhD level to study/research at the University of Basel as visiting students. This was decided by the President' Board of the University at its meeting on March 15, 2022, in addition to financial aid.  In doing so, the President's Board relies on the Switzerland-wide recommendations of the Commission for Admissions and Equivalences (KZA) of swissuniversities, which provide for easier access for Ukrainian students to Swiss universities.

Admission to guest studies for Ukrainian students 

The University of Basel offers Ukrainian students and doctoral candidates fast and unbureaucratic access to the University of Basel by granting them guest status according to § 31 of the Student Regulations (document in German).

The following requirements for admission to guest status must be met:

• Proof of university matriculation at a Ukrainian university.
• Proof of the protection status S
• in case of guest doctorate: confirmation of a first supervisor at the University of Basel

Enrollment is at the level and in a comparable subject corresponding to the proof of matriculation at the Ukrainian university. Enrollment in guest status is initially limited to three semesters according to § 31. A decision on extension may be made at a later date.

Excluded from the regulation of the guest status are the admission-restricted subjects of the Faculty of Medicine (human medicine and dentistry as well as sports science and nursing science).

Provided that third-country nationals who were enrolled at a Ukrainian university have a protection status S, they can also apply for guest studies at the University of Basel. 

Financial aid in connection with the war in Ukraine

Ukrainian or Russian students who are experiencing financial difficulties due to the war in Ukraine and the sanctions on international payments are welcome to contact the Social Services. If necessary, short-term bridging aid can also be applied for from the University's scholarship fund.

February 28, 2022. The University of Basel is following with great concern the developments in Ukraine following Russia's military intervention, directed not only against the sovereignty and self-determined development of a country, but also against the democratic and liberal growth of a young European state. The University fully supports the  Statement of solidarity with Ukraine and the supports and endorses the protests of other universities.

The University of Basel stands for open exchange and the freedom of research and teaching, for principles of democracy, tolerance and cooperation across all borders. The University appeals to all the relevant and responsible bodies in Switzerland to work towards ending this blatant and unique disregard for the guarantees of international law in Europe and to support the people affected.

 The university management shares the concerns for the well-being of students, academics and researchers in Ukraine, which is under military attack, and will do its utmost to support all academic colleagues affected by the military actions.

The Faculty of Psychology offers free psychological support for all those affected by the war in Ukraine. The counseling team consists of recognized and qualified psychotherapists and psychotherapists in training, More information on the website of the Faculty of Psychology. More information on the website of the Faculty of Psychology.

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is making available 1 million francs to host researchers from Ukraine at universities in Switzerland through Scholars at Risk. For more information, please visit the SNSF website.