Future Day
On the National Future Day, students in grades 5 through 7 gain insights into research, teaching, and various career fields at the University of Basel.
The goal is to explore interests and abilities independent of gender stereotypes and to encourage a broader range of career choices.
Future Day At The University of Basel
The next Future Day will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Faculties, departments, and institutes of the University of Basel offer children of university staff the opportunity to participate in the basic program: students accompany their parent or guardian for a day at work or during their studies.
No central registration is required; only an internal arrangement with supervisors or lecturers is necessary.
In addition, there are special programs for children of university staff as well as external participants. These provide more in-depth insights into selected subject areas; space is limited and registration is required.
Students are invited to have lunch (a set meal and a PET bottle of beverage) at one of the University of Basel’s restaurants (La Strada, BaCells, the University Library Cafeteria, or the Bernoulli Dining Hall). Participants in the special program should present their ticket; participants in the basic program should inform the restaurant staff.
It is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that participating children have insurance coverage.
Registration & Special Programs
Information about the special programs and registration can be found in the box on the right.
Registration process: Register as a user on the “Eventfrog” platform and book a ticket for the desired special program.
Data protection: Use of the platform is subject to Eventfrog’s data protection policies; participation in the programs is subject to the specific Future Day program regulations.
Registration period has been extended: October 31st, 2026.
There are still a few spots available.
Requirements for Participation
Participation requirements vary by canton. Participation must be coordinated with the school, and in some cases a formal request for exemption must be submitted.
Further information can be found on the National Future Day website:
https://www.nationalerzukunftstag.ch/
like2be - Which job suits whom?
The electronic game like2be enables young people to broaden their horizons in the career choice process in a playful way.
By experimenting with different life plans and career biographies, young people not only get to know a variety of new professions and training opportunities, but also learn how diverse (career) biographies can be.
The learning game helps young people to develop a reflective develop a reflective relationship to their own career aspirations.
