UNIL is a microcosm that thrives on the cultural diversity of both its staff and its student community. The 20,000 people split over four locations help create a lively campus environment thanks to their professional but also cultural and sporting activities, as well as their active involvment in numerous associations.
The university community includes around:
- 120 nationalities
- 130 sporting activities
- Associations and clubs for all tastes
- A theatre and its season of shows: La Grange, Centre / Arts and Sciences / UNIL
- Lectures and articles on academic and societal topics
- A Language Centre
- Creative arts classes (sculpture, writing, music, etc.)
- And orchestras, choirs and a brass band
- Careers Meetings
- Discovery Day
- Try Any Job Day (JOM)
- Books for Children