For students and doctoral candidates from Ukraine
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.
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
Enrolment in guest status is generally limited to three semesters. It takes place at the level and in a comparable subject corresponding to the proof of enrolment at the Ukrainian university.
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).
Coordination Office for Refugees
The Coordination Office for Refugees is the first point of contact for refugee students and offers a free initial consultation on the following topics:
- Finances and budgeting
- Everyday questions
- Accommodations
- Correspondence with various official bodies (e.g. Migration Office, social welfare)
- Psychosocial issues
If necessary, the Coordination Office for Refugees will contact internal offices at the University of Basel and external offices in the Basel region.
Student Advice Center
The Basel Student Advice Center provides personal and confidential advice to students and secondary school pupils from Ukraine about their options at the University, the University of Applied Sciences and High Schools.
University Library Basel
The University Library provides information in Ukrainian about offers, locations, workstations and more.
FAQs about the guest studies
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What are the requirements for guest studies at the University of Basel for persons who have fled from Ukraine?
The following proofs are required for guest studies of persons who have fled from Ukraine:
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Proof of enrollment in a related study program at the appropriate level at a recognized Ukrainian university (e.g., proof of enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in biology for a guest study program at the bachelor's degree level in biology).
In the case of admission-restricted programs (Bachelor's programs "Medicine" and "Sport, Exercise and Health", Master's programs "Human Medicine and Dentistry" and "Nursing Science"), guest studies are not possible.
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Proof of protection status S
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For a guest doctorate additionally: confirmation of supervision by a first supervisor.
The following proofs are required for guest studies of persons who have fled from Ukraine:
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Proof of enrollment in a related study program at the appropriate level at a recognized Ukrainian university (e.g., proof of enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in biology for a guest study program at the bachelor's degree level in biology).
In the case of admission-restricted programs (Bachelor's programs "Medicine" and "Sport, Exercise and Health", Master's programs "Human Medicine and Dentistry" and "Nursing Science"), guest studies are not possible.
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Proof of protection status S
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For a guest doctorate additionally: confirmation of supervision by a first supervisor.
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Do I need to have all documents translated for a visiting student application?
For documents that are in Ukrainian, a translation in German or English should be attached. This does not have to be an official translation. If necessary, you can also do it yourself. The translation will then be checked internally at the university.
For documents that are in Ukrainian, a translation in German or English should be attached. This does not have to be an official translation. If necessary, you can also do it yourself. The translation will then be checked internally at the university.
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How do I apply for a guest study program at the University of Basel?
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For a guest study at the University of Basel, I apply online for the respective study level via the Application website (see section “Ukraine: Visiting Students - Bachelor, Master, Doctoral Studies”).
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For a guest study at the University of Basel, I apply online for the respective study level via the Application website (see section “Ukraine: Visiting Students - Bachelor, Master, Doctoral Studies”).
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I studied medicine in Ukraine (human medicine or dentistry). Can I continue my studies at the University of Basel?
No. The degree programs in human medicine or dentistry are subject to admission restrictions. In addition, special admission regulations and deadlines apply.
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For foreigners, in addition to the general admission guidelines, the special provisions for the admission of foreign prospective students to study human medicine and dentistry must be considered. Ukrainian students do not usually meet these requirements, even if they have S protection status.
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At most, a guest study in another field of study (for example, biology or chemistry) is possible, provided that the protection status S is available. In this case, please contact the Student Administration Office to clarify the possibilities.
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Also, all admission-restricted programs (Bachelor's programs "Medicine" and "Sports, Exercise and Health", Master's programs "Human and Dental Medicine" and "Nursing Science") are excluded from guest studies.
Please contact the Student Administration Office for clarification in this regard.
No. The degree programs in human medicine or dentistry are subject to admission restrictions. In addition, special admission regulations and deadlines apply.
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For foreigners, in addition to the general admission guidelines, the special provisions for the admission of foreign prospective students to study human medicine and dentistry must be considered. Ukrainian students do not usually meet these requirements, even if they have S protection status.
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At most, a guest study in another field of study (for example, biology or chemistry) is possible, provided that the protection status S is available. In this case, please contact the Student Administration Office to clarify the possibilities.
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Also, all admission-restricted programs (Bachelor's programs "Medicine" and "Sports, Exercise and Health", Master's programs "Human and Dental Medicine" and "Nursing Science") are excluded from guest studies.
Please contact the Student Administration Office for clarification in this regard.
