International students
Welcome to UNIL. This section is intended for international students. UNIL has more than 4,000 regular international students and welcomes more than 500 exchange students every year.
What type of stay are you having at UNIL?
These sections contain practical information specific to your status as a student at your new university. They will help you prepare for your arrival in Lausanne. Please take the time to read them carefully.
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Exchange
Every year, UNIL welcomes almost 600 exchange students from all five continents for one or two semesters.
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...regular international
UNIL has over 4,000 international students in its seven faculties. We provide information on administrative and practical procedures.
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Mobility programmes (except exchange programmes)
If you are coming to study at UNIL, you will need to contact the mobility officers of your host faculty to obtain admission.
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Internship at UNIL
If you come from the European Union, you can come and do an internship with the help of financial aid from the Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP).
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Doctorate at UNIL
There are different statuses for the pursuit of a doctoral degree at UNIL if you are coming from a foreign country.
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Short programmes
French courses during the holidays to bring you up to speed, Summer and Winter schools to develop cross-curricular skills and improve your knowledge of specific subjects.
Campus Tour
The internationalisation of a university is a great opportunity and it is very important to us that the stay of our international students, whether it lasts one semester or five years, takes place in the best conditions. Here are some resources to help you take your first steps towards studying in Lausanne.
Other informations
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Prepare your arrival in Switzerland
Visit swissuniversities website dedicated to international students willing to study in Switzerland. Learn more about our country and how to prepare yourself to settle in Switzerland.
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Moving to Lausanne
Accommodation, language courses, residence permits, insurance, welcome and support. All the information and links you need to make the best possible start to your studies at UNIL.
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IT issues (Helpdesk)
UNIL's IT Helpdesk can answer your questions and help you with your equipment. On the dedicated page, you will also find links to partners who can offer you deals and discounts on computer hardware, accessories, software and hosting.
Contact email addresses
- If you are an undergraduate regular student, the Admission Office (Service des immatriculations et inscriptions) at immat.bachelor@unil.ch.
- If you are a graduate regular student, the Admission Office (Service des immatriculations et inscriptions) at immat.master@unil.ch.
- If you are an exchange student, the Social Affairs and Student Mobility Office (Service des affaires sociales et de la mobilité étudiante) at studentmobility@unil.ch.