Information for refugees
If you are a refugee who is interested in studying for a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate at the University of Basel or would like to learn more about everyday student life at the University of Basel, you should contact the Coordination Office for Refugees at an early stage. The usual application deadlines and admission requirements apply.
In our initial, non-binding consultation, we will clarify whether you fulfill the admission requirements and/or which additional requirements (if any) you still need to fulfill to matriculate at the University of Basel. If studying is not an option, we will help you to find the source of information you need.
Taster Semester for Refugees
People with a refugee background who fulfill the admission requirements for the University of Basel can attend for up to two taster semesters. This includes:
- Attending a maximum of three courses with no fees
- A weekly language course
- Personal support from experienced students (mentoring program)
- Getting to know students and other refugees at the University of Basel
Participants in the taster program are not permitted to complete assessments or to earn credit points or a degree. They have the status of a course auditor (without a student ID). Participation does not automatically make it easier to be admitted to a regular study program.
Courses at the Faculty of Medicine are not included in the taster program.
Program Participation Requirements
- Resident in the Basel region
- good knowledge of the language of instruction (B1 German and/or B2 English)
- realistic chance of being admitted to a regular study program at the University of Basel
Studying at the University of Basel
The regular application deadlines and admission requirements apply to refugees who wish to study for a Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral degree at the University of Basel.
Offene Hörsaal
The Offene Hörsaal was founded in 2016 and is a student association at the University of Basel that campaigns for greater equality of opportunity for asylum seekers and refugees. In cooperation with the Coordination Office for Refugees, Offener Hörsaal organizes and coordinates the mentoring system during the taster semester and offers framework programs to promote social exchange and the integration of refugee participants. The association also acts as a contact and mediation point to support asylum seekers in their studies. Through its activities, the Offene Hörsaal contributes to diversity at the University of Basel.
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Anna Meier
Officer coordination office for refugees
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