A-Z for Newcomers

Contact the Welcome & Euraxess Center to receive the «Basel affordable» document, which contains tips and tricks for everyday life in Switzerland (groceries and shopping, mobility, culture, etc.). It is one of many information resources that the Welcome & Euraxess Center provides for newcomers at the University of Basel. It is best to register using the MoveOn registration tool so that the Welcome & Euraxess Center can tailor it’s advice to specifically address your concerns.

This is the official garbage bag for household waste in the Canton of Basel-Stadt. The term "Bebbi" is a traditional nickname for the residents of Basel-Stadt. The waste bags are available in various sizes and can be purchased in many supermarkets (Coop, Migros, Aldi, etc.). The collection of Bebbi bags takes place twice a week on specific days, which vary depending on which neighborhood (“Quartier”) you live in. You can find out which waste does not belong in the garbage bag and where you can dispose of it instead in the Waste ABC.

Tip: Download the Dräggwägg App, which also provides information and reminds you about placing your household waste out for collection!

Toddlers can attend a playgroup or daycare (sometimes different terms can be used) in their first few years of life. When it comes to childcare, a distinction is made between state-provided options, which are usually centrally coordinated, and private options, which are arranged through direct inquiry with a private institution. The University of Basel (a state childcare provider) offers a nursery for university members from Monday to Friday, as well as hourly childcare. Under the linked category, you can learn more about childcare and be directed to the appropriate service points.

Tip: Take advantage of the university's internal family service and get information in a consultation appointment about general questions relating to parenthood.