The UNIL represents: an international atmosphere. One fifth of the student population and one third of the teaching staff come from abroad.
- #101 Ranking
- 15 Masters
- 1,370 Academic Staff
- 13,016 Students
- 2,994 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (6)
- M.Sc. Actuarial Science
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- M.Sc. Earth Sciences
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- M.Sc. Actuarial Science
- M.Sc. Medical Biology
- M.Sc. Molecular Life Sciences
Social Sciences (3)
Medicine & Health (2)
- M.Sc. Medical Biology
- M.Sc. Nursing
Computer Science & IT (1)
- M.Sc. Information Systems
Engineering & Technology (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
Law (1)
About
History
In 1870, the Académie de Lausanne (which would become the University of Lausanne 20 years later) began to offer economic science. The program was taught by Léon Walras, a pioneer of the first economic equilibrium theories and the Chair of Political Economics, at that time attached to the Faculty of Law. It was his disciple, Vilfredo Pareto, who succeeded him in 1893.
Education
Would you like to study a Bachelor or Master programme at UNIL? This section is for you. UNIL has more than 4,000 international students in its seven faculties. Once you are admitted by the Registration Department (SII), it will be time to prepare your arrival and stay in Lausanne. The following sections provide information on visa, residence permit, insurance and other practical aspects of your studies in Lausanne.
Research
The University of Lausanne comprises more than 190 research units working in fields as diverse as genomics, aesthetics of cinema, environmental law and criminalistics.
In institutes, laboratories and libraries, about 3,000 researchers, including 580 professors, work every day on projects of national and international significance, thereby increasing the institution’s research capital. The UNIL seeks in particular to encourage a cross-disciplinary approach to research.
Career
The University of Lausanne runs a jobs database reserved exclusively for its current students. If you are looking for a work placement at the end of your course.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
101
2021
101
2020
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
135 41
2022
176 15
2021
191
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
182 2
2022
184 5
2021
189
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
203 -27
2022
176 -7
2021
169
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
French classes
If, when you arrive at UNIL, your level of French is likely to hinder your ability to pursue your studies, you have the option of taking French classes alongside your course. The School of French as a Foreign Language (EFLE), which is part of the Faculty of Arts at UNIL, offers back-up courses to UNIL students who want to learn or improve their French. The EFLE also offers full courses that prepare students to teach French as a foreign language.
Housing services
The University of Lausanne does not currently have a hall of residence on campus. However, it works closely with the Fondation Maisons pour Etudiants Lausanne (FMEL), which welcomes over 2,500 students at 14 locations, mainly within the Lausanne urban area.
Library services
The University and Cantonal Library - Lausanne (BCUL), with its two million documents, modern research tools and an ideal working environment overlooking Lake Geneva.
Medical services
- UNIL First Aid Team
- Emergencies 24H/24 (outside UNIL)
- UNIL Health Services
- Psychotherapeutic Consultation Service
- Dental Care
Student Life
Campus life
Ideally located on the shores of Lake Geneva, near the city of Lausanne, the Dorigny campus acts as a real green lung of Western Lausanne more and more densified.
Sports facilities
The SUL welcomes members of the University and Federal Polytechnic University of Lausanne community in the fantastic setting of the Dorigny University Sports Center.
Student clubs
- Comité HEC - HEC Lausanne students' committee
- Finance Club HEC Lausanne
- HEC Espace Entreprise (HEE)
- HEConomist
- Heliste Business & Luxury Association
- Innovation Time
- Junior Entreprise HEC Lausanne
- Oikos Lausanne
- START Lausanne
- Uthink
- Wine Society
- PhDnet, Association of doctoral students
- AIESEC
Accreditation
HEC Lausanne belongs to a select list of 168 schools in nearly 70 countries which are accredited by AMBA.
Student Reviews
I'd rather be in debt than go to this university
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
I started studying at the university of of lausanne during Covid, so everything was done online, and I suffered a lot, emotionally and academically. It was not till last year that i was able to be more present on the campus. My whole experience with this university, as an international student, has been filled with total frustration. I say this because, even during covid,...
Life at the university
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
The courses were quite good, but the university life was not great. There was no courses in english. Overall it's a good university but not the right fit for me and for what i want to study specifically.
My experience at Lausanne
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed my time at the University of Lausanne. The campus is nicely situated by the Geneva lake and had everything I needed. The courses I took were great, I had the opportunity to choose from various topics which allowed me to broaden my knowledge and skills. Although, Covid-19 hit during my MA studies, the University was quite to respond and offered great online...
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