Overview

About the program

The Nursing program from University of Lausanne (UNIL) teaches skills grouped in the following four areas: direct clinical practice and consultation; clinical project management; team guidance and coaching; and research. These skills will enable you to play a leading role in health-care organisations, ensuring the ongoing renewal of nursing practices. You will contribute to organisational changes and any necessary developments in the health system.

This panoply of skills, combined with specialist knowledge acquired in the course of studies, is excellent preparation for a wide range of employment opportunities such as:

Public or private health institutions (hospitals, medical care establishments, home care, etc.)
Organisations within the health system
Teaching of Nursing Sciences/Nursing Care
Academic research

Programme Structure

Courses

E-Health and Nursing Informatics

Patient and Family-Centred Care

Advanced Nursing Practice

Complex Care Interventions
ICLS Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English, French

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Nursing View 4 other Masters in Nursing in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must be holders of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or in a field considered to be equivalent awarded by a Swiss university.

Another degree or academic title may be judged equivalent and give access to the Master’s degree course, with or without further conditions.

C1 in French, B2 in English.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

1160 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 580 CHF per semester during 18 months.
National

1160 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 580 CHF per semester during 18 months.

Living costs for Lausanne

1609 - 1979 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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