FAQ

How much are the registration fees ?

For the 1st and 2nd level programmes, the registration fees are CHF 580.-- per semester.
More information

Further information concerning the fees can be found in the "Directive de la Direction en matière de taxes et délais".

Do not forget to pay your fees within the deadline mentioned on the invoice.

We remind you that instalments are not possible.

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Can I study at UNIL without a secondary school leaving diploma ?

For candidates who do not hold a secondary school diploma, there are other possibilities to enter UNIL.

Information concerning admission to Bachelor "sans matu" can be found here.

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How to get a visa

Candidates needing a study visa can find the necessary information here.

The visa procedure can take some time.

It is therefore highly recommended to contact the Swiss Embassy or Consulate no later than upon reception of your certificate of admission to registration.

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How to get a scholarship or financial assistance

Information concerning scholarships or financial help are available here.

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Where can I find the academic calendar for next year ?

Click here
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Where can I find the admission conditions ?

The admission conditions on our website are ordered by levels and diplomas giving access to the chosen programmes.

Bachelor with a Swiss secondary school diploma

Bachelor with a foreign secondary school diploma

Bachelor without a secondary school diploma

Master with a Swiss Bachelor or university diploma

Master with a foreign Bachelor or university diploma

Doctorate with a diploma from a Swiss university

Doctorate with a diploma from a foreign university

Master of Advanced Studies

All the admission conditions can also be found in the pdf version of the brochure "Directive de la Direction en matière de conditions d'immatriculation"

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What is the deadline for applying ?

All information concerning the deadlines for applying can be found by clicking here, as well as in the "Directive de la Direction en matière de taxes et délais".

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How to apply

Refer to the pages on the general follow-up of an admission or the follow-up concerning your own situation and programme.
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How to choose a study programme

The UNIL website on "Programmes offered at the UNIL" presents all the programmes offered by the University of Lausanne.

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Do I have to pay the administrative fees ?

The following candidates must pay CHF 200.-- to cover the fees for the processing of their applications:

a) candidates applying to a Bachelor programme, the preparatory year or to EFLE and holding a foreign school or university diploma

b) candidates applying to a Master, a doctorate or a MAS programme if they are holders of a Bachelor or a Master delivered by a foreign university or HES

- No refund can be made, even where applications are withdrawn or refused by UNIL.

- Proof of payment of this fee must be enclosed with the documents sent by postal mail to the Admissions Service.

- Information on the different ways to make the payment of the administrative fees are available here.

Further information concerning the fees can be found in the "Directive de la Direction en matière de taxes et délais".

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How to get equivalences for my previous studies

Students wishing to obtain equivalences for their previous university studies can contact the faculty's students administration office after having received the certificate of admission to registration.

Note:

- Equivalences cannot be requested before the candidate has been accepted.
You must therefore first apply to the Admissions Service.
- Please contact the Faculty or School in order to verify the deadline to apply for equivalence
- If you have already submitted an equivalence request to the Faculty or School, you will have to join a copy of their answer to your application documents.

If you wish to obtain an equivalence for a foreign university diploma in order to work in Switzerland, contact:

Swissuniversities
Swiss ENIC
Effingerstrasse 15
Postfach
3000 Bern 1

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How to change faculty and/or transfer into a Master programme

Information concerning changes of faculty and/or transfers into Master programmes are available here.

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How to get my registration certificate ("attestation d'inscription")

After the payment of the semester fees, you have to wait for about a week to be able to print out the registration certificate ("attestation d'inscription") on MyUNIL: http://my.unil.ch/ > cliquer sur l’avatar > Mon profil > Mes immatriculations.

You can print out several copies of the present and past certificates, if needed (e.g. for scholarships).

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Where can I find the information about the student's card (Campus Card) ?

All information concerning the student's card (Campus Card) can be found here.

If you lose or break your student's card, you can buy a new one at the Admissions Service or the desk "Campus Card" for CHF 25.--. To download the form click here

The opening times of the desk "Campus Card" at the building Amphimax

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How to announce my change of address, of name or marital status ?

If your address, your name or your marital status has changed, please inform the Admissions Service in writing without delay. The necessary form is available here.

If you are employed by UNIL, you have to inform the Human Resources Department.

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How can I exmatriculate myself ?

If you want to stop your studies at UNIL, please send us the relevant form ("Formulaire de demande d'exmatriculation") within the deadlines:

15 October for the autumn semester

15 March for the spring semester

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I am a former student at UNIL : how can I enrol again ?

If you wish to enrol again at UNIL, you need to send us the relevant form.

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The invoice can be found in the portal MyUnil > my administrative data > my immatriculations > my invoices

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