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Official website
www.unil.chSwitzerlandQS #5 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue★ Top 5 in Country★ Top 500 Global★ European Universities Initiative — CIVIS★ Swiss U7+
University of Lausanne
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a public research university located in Lausanne, Switzerland. Established in 1890, it is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the country. UNIL offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine. The university is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, with numerous research centers and institutes. UNIL is also renowned for its beautiful campus, which includes the historic Old Town of Lausanne and the modern UNIL campus. The university has a diverse student body, with a significant number of international students from around the world.
📍 Lausanne, SwitzerlandFounded 1890
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Times Higher Education #62 · 2026QS World University Rankings #143 · 2026US News & World Report #2022 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #2034 · 2026Times Higher Education #62 · 2025QS World University Rankings #143 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
6/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies by season
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$73,373 avg starting salary
90% placement rate
Top Recruiters
NestléUBSRocheNovartisABB
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Climate: Varies by season
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LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Switzerland: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake