University of Basel

The University of Basel (German: Universität Basel) is located in Basel, Switzerland, and is considered to be one of leading universities in the country. In 2011, QS World University Rankings ranked the university 151st overall in the world, while a year before it was ranked 96–98th worldwide according to the Russian based Global University Ranking. Founded in 1460, it is Switzerland's oldest university. Erasmus, Paracelsus, Daniel Bernoulli, Jac... More

Educational institution:

Date founded:

  • 1460

Also known as:

  • University of Basel, main campus

Education

Number of undergraduates:

number date
  • 9,000
  • 2010

Number of postgraduates:

number date
  • 2,000
  • 2010

Domestic tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 1,400
  • 2011

International tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 1,400
  • 2011

Phone number:

Country Code Number
  • +41
  • (0)61 267 31 11

Total Enrollment:

number date
  • 11,000
  • 2010
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Organization

Address

University of Basel Headquarters

Petersplatz 1
Basel Basel-City

Leadership:

Person Role Title
  • Rector
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Ranked item

Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2010

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Location

Geolocation:

Latitude Longitude
  • 47.55858
  • 7.5836
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