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#6 in Switzerland

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University of Bern Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(13 courses)
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5 - 7, TOEFL: 72 - 100, GRE
M.A.(2 courses)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 92 - 100
M.Sc.(3 courses)
Duration18 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, GMAT: 575 & Above, GRE: 154 & Above
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Q:   Do I need a German language proficiency document to study at the University of Bern?

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University of Bern Fee Breakdown 2025

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the University of Bern offers a number of English taught courses as part of its course catalogue, however, all UG courses at Bern, can only be taken up in the German language & therefore, interested applicants seeking admission to undergraduate education at Bern University must demonstrate vali

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Answered 2 months ago

The Bern University ranks among the best universities in the world, securing a global rank #107 as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Ranking. Shiksha also ranks it #5 among all universities in Switzerland. 

Moreover, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranks it #184 globally, as part of its 2026 rankings,

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Akash Gaur

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Answered 2 months ago

No, studies at Bern University are not free, however, they are very much affordable.  Bern being a public institution charges tuition costs than some other private universities in Switzerland.

The per semester tuition fee is CHF 750 (INR 81 K approx), while internatonal students are also required to

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Answered 2 months ago

International students in Bern are allowed to work a maximum of 15 hours a week, which can be deemed pretty low compared to the part-time work allowances in some other European countries.

Finding part time jobs in Switzerland is not an easy ask, & the same can be said for using it as a means to pay y

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Answered 2 months ago

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, ETH Zurich ranks as the #1 university in the country, per Shiksha Popularity Rankings. The public institute also forms part of the top 10 universities in the world, in the latest Shiksha rankings, securing a rank #10.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) too, ranks it among the top

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University CityBern, Other - Switzerland, Switzerland
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Population of City1,33,883

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3012 Bern
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Bern ( Other - Switzerland)

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+41 31 684 81 11

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+41 31 684 39 11

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